Automotive Mechanics Quiz

What is an alignment?

• C. A method to clean the interior of a vehicle.

• B. A process to change the engine of a vehicle.

• D. A technique to improve the sound system of a vehicle.

• A. A procedure performed by a mechanic to get the vehicle's suspension back into proper form.

What can cause alignment problems?

• D. Avoiding curbs and obstructions.

• A. Driving on a smooth road.

• B. Hitting a particularly large pothole.

• C. Regular maintenance of the vehicle.

Which type of alignment is usually recommended for vehicles with a solid rear axle?

• D. Rear-end alignment.

• A. Front-end alignment.

• B. Thrust alignment.

• C. Four-wheel alignment.

What does the Camber adjustment focus on?

• A. The angle at which the tires turn in or out when viewed from above.

• D. The comparison of the rear axle direction and the centerline of the car.

• B. The vertical angle of the tires when looking at the vehicle straight on.

• C. The forward or backward angle of the steering axis.

What is the purpose of Caster adjustment?

• C. To make adjustments to the front axle.

• A. To ensure all four wheels are squared with one another.

• B. To help the vehicle stay on a straight course and aid in steering wheel return.

• D. To position the rear axle angles.

Which type of alignment is typically for four-wheel and all-wheel drive vehicles?

• A. Front-end alignment.

• C. Four-wheel alignment.

• B. Thrust alignment.

• D. Rear-end alignment.

What does the Thrust adjustment combine with in a thrust alignment?

• A. Front-end alignment.

• B. Rear-end alignment.

• C. Four-wheel alignment.

• D. Caster adjustment.

Which area of adjustment focuses on the comparison of the rear axle direction and the centerline of the car?

• D. Thrust.

• C. Caster.

• B. Camber.

• A. Toe.

What is the purpose of Toe adjustment?

• C. To make adjustments to the front axle.

• B. To help the vehicle stay on a straight course and aid in steering wheel return.

• D. To adjust the angle at which the tires turn in or out.

• A. To ensure all four wheels are squared with one another.

What is the main objective of alignment?

• B. To clean the interior of the vehicle.

• D. To get the vehicle's suspension back into proper form.

• A. To change the engine of the vehicle.

• C. To recognize basic concepts of alignment.