Suspension systems

The two types of suspension systems are rigid and independent.

• True

• False

What statement is correct?

• Unsprung weight (mass) is referred to as components above suspension.

• Sprung weight (mass) is referred to as components below suspension.

• Unsprung weight (mass) is referred to as components below suspension.

• Sprung weight (mass) is referred to as components below the wheel line.

On a vehicle fitted with rigid suspension what happens on one side effects the opposite side.

• False

• True

Vehicles fitted with independent suspension effect opposite sides when encountering a bump.

• False

• True

Which one of the following are not a form of suspension spring?

• Leaf

• Coil

• Torsion

• Bump

Which one of the following can cause a failure of a leaf spring?

• Excessive sagging

• Cracking

• Seized shackle

• All answers shown

The term used to explain the downward movement of a suspension arm is

• Rebound

• Bounce

• Jounce

• Extend

The term used to explain the upward movement of a suspension arm is

• Rebound

• Extend

• Jounce

• Bounce

Air suspension works along side which of the following systems?

• ABS system

• Automatic levelling system

• Steering system

• TPMS system