FUN 101 Week 10 Steering System Theory Quiz

Technician A says that the worm gear transmits more road shock. Technician B says that the rack-and-pinion gives greater road feel. Who is correct?

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both Technician A and Technician B

• Neither Technician A nor Technician B

Maintaining a well-functioning steering system is necessary for the safety of the driver, passengers, and others sharing the road.

• True

• False

The Ackermann principle is applied in steering geometry to:

• reduce vibration of the vehicle.

• reduce wobbling of the vehicle.

• navigate a corner without scrubbing.

• make steering response sharper.

Tech A says that vehicles have the ignition switch in the steering column. Tech B says that vehicles have an ignition push button in the dash. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Techs A and B

• Neither Tech A nor B

As the driver turns the steering wheel, the ______ mechanism moves the steering linkages via the pitman arm either left or right, depending on the direction in which the steering wheel is turned.

• Steering knuckle

• Steering arm

• Steering box

• Steering column

Technician A says modern vehicle steering columns are now fitted with a collapsible section to reduce driver injury during a collision. Technician B says that some steering columns use an intermediate shaft to prevent the impact force from being transferred directly to the column. Who is correct?

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both Technician A and Technician B

• Neither Technician A nor Technician B

The _________ connects the center link to the steering arms.

• Tie-rod

• Control arm

• Pitman arm

• Idler arm

The _______ connect(s) the wheels to the suspension and steering system.

• Pitman arm

• Inner tie rods

• Steering knuckle

• Idler arm

The rubber bellows protects the inner joints from dirt and contaminants.

• True

• False

Reduction ratio is measured in:

• millimeters.

• inches.

• feet.

• degrees.