Blank Quiz

What is the purpose of a vehicle's suspension system?

• To reduce the weight of the vehicle

• To make the vehicle go faster

• To provide comfort to passengers and prevent damage to the vehicle components

• To increase fuel efficiency

Which component of the suspension system allows the wheel to move up and down without moving the vehicle body?

• Sway bar

• Control arm

• Steering knuckle

• Shock absorber

What is the function of the ball joint in the suspension system?

• To allow rapid cornering without extreme body roll

• To provide a smooth ride

• To support the weight of the vehicle

• To connect the steering knuckle to the control arm

Which type of spring is most commonly used in the front and rear of passenger cars?

• Coil spring

• Leaf spring

• Torsion bar

• Rubber spring

What is the purpose of a sway bar in the suspension system?

• To absorb the force of impact by twisting

• To prevent excessive body squat when accelerating or heavily loaded

• To connect lower control arms on both sides of the vehicle

• To provide a smooth ride

What is the main function of a shock absorber in the suspension system?

• To reduce the impact of bumps and potholes

• To connect the steering knuckle to the control arm

• To support the weight of the vehicle

• To allow rapid cornering without extreme body roll

What is the purpose of a coilover in the suspension system?

• To absorb the force of impact by twisting

• To connect lower control arms on both sides of the vehicle

• To consist of a shock with a coil spring encircling it

• To provide a smooth ride

Where is a strut mounted in the vehicle suspension system?

• To the steering knuckle

• To the chassis on the top and coming down through

• To the control arm

• To the frame of the vehicle

What is the function of the bump stops in the suspension system?

• To absorb the force of impact by twisting

• To connect lower control arms on both sides of the vehicle

• To cushion the suspension and prevent it from bottoming out

• To prevent excessive flexing of the main leaf during rebound

What is the purpose of the rebound clips in the leaf spring?

• To absorb the force of impact by twisting

• To connect lower control arms on both sides of the vehicle

• To prevent excessive flexing of the main leaf during rebound

• To provide a smooth ride