Automotive Mechanics Suspension Quiz

What is the role of rigid axles in suspension systems?

• To connect the wheels on each side of the vehicle

• To increase the vehicle's top speed

• To enhance the vehicle's aerodynamics

• To improve fuel efficiency

What is the role of shock absorbers in a suspension system?

• To increase engine power

• To reduce road shock and vibration

• To enhance vehicle color

• To improve fuel efficiency

What is the term used when a spring is mounted on top of the axle?

• Underslung

• Overslung

• Overloaded

• Underloaded

What does the torque reaction result from?

• The weight of the vehicle

• The traction between the tyre and the road

• The length of the axle

• The width of the tyre

What is the effect of the stabiliser bar when a vehicle corners?

• Increases speed

• Compresses the outer spring

• Expands the inner spring

• Reduces tire wear

What does the stabiliser bar connect to in a vehicle's suspension system?

• The vehicle's roof

• The control arm

• The vehicle's engine

• The vehicle's wheels

What does the stabiliser bar help to prevent?

• Body roll

• Increased speed

• Enhanced braking

• Engine overheating

What type of vehicle typically uses the rear suspension described in the text?

• Rear-wheel-drive vehicles

• Front-wheel-drive vehicles

• All-wheel-drive vehicles

• Electric vehicles

What role does the torsion bar play in a torsion bar suspension system?

• Acts as a shock absorber

• Acts as a spring

• Acts as a brake

• Acts as a steering mechanism

What is the torsion bar attached to at the front end in a torsion bar front suspension?

• The upper control arm

• The subframe

• The lower control arm

• The steering knuckle