Vehicle Suspension Quiz

What are the three fundamental components of any suspension?

• Springs, Dampers, Anti Sway Bars, Tires

• Engine, Brakes, Steering Wheel, Suspension

• Fuel Tank, Exhaust System, Transmission, Suspension

• Radiator, Battery, Alternator, Suspension

What is the purpose of a car suspension system?

• All of the above

• To ensure the comfort of the passengers

• To provide steering stability with good handling

• To maximize the friction between the tires and road surface

What is the purpose of a shock absorber in a suspension system?

• To minimize roll and sway during cornering

• To control the speed at which the weight is transferred in a car

• To provide structural support for the vehicle's suspension

• To absorb energy and dissipate it as heat

What is the MacPherson strut known for?

• All of the above

• Minimizing body motion during driving

• Providing more control over the camber angle of the wheel

• Reducing the number of parts in a suspension system

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

• To control the speed at which the weight is transferred in a car

• To provide structural support for the vehicle's suspension

• To absorb energy and dissipate it as heat

• To give a moving automobile additional stability

What is the purpose of a double wishbone suspension?

• All of the above

• To minimize roll and sway during cornering

• To provide more consistent steering feel

• To balance the wheel and provide control over the camber angle

What is the purpose of a leaf spring in a suspension system?

• To minimize body motion during driving

• To clamp directly to the drive axle

• To provide structural support for the vehicle's suspension

• To absorb energy and dissipate it as heat

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

• To absorb energy and dissipate it as heat

• To provide structural support for the vehicle's suspension

• To anchor one end to the vehicle frame and the other end to the wheel

• To minimize roll and sway during cornering