Vehicle layouts Quiz 1

What is the position of a transverse engine in a vehicle?

• Fitted across the vehicle

• Positioned in the center line of the vehicle

• Transmits torque from the gearbox to the final drive

• Designed to take drive from the final drive to the driven wheels

Which term is associated with vehicles that have permanent four-wheel drive?

• All-wheel drive (AWD)

• True

• False

• Longitudinal (in-line) engine

Where is a longitudinal (in-line) engine positioned in a vehicle?

• Across the vehicle

• In the center line of the vehicle

• At the rear of the vehicle

• At the front of the vehicle

Which key term refers to an engine fitted across the vehicle?

• Longitudinal (in-line) engine

• Transverse engine

• All-wheel drive (AWD)

• Four-wheel drive (4WD or 4x4)

Which key term is associated with a shaft designed to take drive from the final drive to the driven wheels?

• Propeller shaft (propshaft)

• Drive shaft

• Transverse engine

• Longitudinal (in-line) engine

What should students be able to explain after studying this section?

• The difference between all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive

• The history of vehicle layouts

• The process of vehicle manufacturing

• The types of vehicle engines

Which of the following is an advantage of easy engine cooling?

• Good traction

• Heavy steering

• Reduced passenger space due to transmission tunnel

• Good vehicle handling (even weight distribution)

Which of the following is an advantage of having good traction in a vehicle layout?

• Better protection in a front end crash

• Easier to fit larger engines

• Heavy steering

• Reduced passenger space due to transmission tunnel

What is a disadvantage of having only two seats in a vehicle layout?

• Good traction

• Easier to fit larger engines

• Heavy steering

• Reduced passenger space due to transmission tunnel

What is the engine positioning for mid-engine vehicles?

• In front of the rear axle

• Behind the rear axle

• On top of the rear axle

• Below the rear axle