Wheel Alignment Quiz

What is camber?

• The angular displacement of the steering axis from the vertical axis of the wheel viewed from the side

• The angle between the centerline of the steering axis and the vertical line from the tire contact surface

• The measure of the tire's centerline relative to the road surface

• The direction the tires are pointed relative to the vehicle center line

What is steering axis inclination?

• The angular displacement of the steering axis from the vertical axis of the wheel viewed from the side

• The direction the tires are pointed relative to the vehicle center line

• The angle between the centerline of the steering axis and the vertical line from the tire contact surface

• The measure of the tire's centerline relative to the road surface

What is the purpose of negative camber in racing cars?

• To improve steering response

• To reduce oversteer

• To improve cornering

• To reduce steering effort and minimize tire wear

What is the downside of negative camber during straight-line driving?

• It reduces the peak tire grip

• It reduces understeer

• It reduces oversteer

• It improves handling

What is caster in wheel alignment?

• The measure of the tire's centerline relative to the road surface

• The angular displacement of the steering axis from the vertical axis of the wheel viewed from the side

• The angle between the centerline of the steering axis and the vertical line from the tire contact surface

• The direction the tires are pointed relative to the vehicle center line

What is the purpose of toe angle in rear-wheel drive vehicles?

• To reduce understeer

• To compensate for the movement caused by pushing the front tires

• To reduce oversteer

• To improve steering response

What is the purpose of toe angle in front-wheel drive vehicles?

• To reduce understeer

• To compensate for the movement caused by pulling the front tires

• To reduce oversteer

• To improve steering response