Tire Alignment Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a tire rotation?

• To improve fuel efficiency

• To ensure tires wear evenly

• To make the vehicle more comfortable to drive

• To increase engine power

What does "toe" refer to in wheel alignment?

• The angle of the wheel in relation to the road surface

• The angle of the steering axis

• The difference in distance between the front and rear edges of the tires on the same axle

• The tilt of the tire when viewed from the side

Which of the following is a sign of misalignment?

• The vehicle pulls to one side while driving

• Even tire wear

• A smooth and comfortable ride

• Increased tire pressure

What is camber in terms of wheel alignment?

• The angle of the steering wheel

• The tilt of the tire in relation to the ground when viewed from the front or rear

• The distance between the front and rear edges of the tires

• The measurement of tread wear

What is caster?

• The tilt of the tire in relation to the road

• The angle of the steering axis relative to the vertical axis

• The distance between the two tires on the same axle

• The tread depth of the tire

What can cause misalignment in a vehicle?

• Worn-out tires

• Driving on smooth, well-maintained roads

• Hitting a pothole or curb

• Regular tire rotation

When should you check or perform a wheel alignment?

• Every time you get an oil change

• If the vehicle pulls to one side or after hitting a pothole

• Every 5,000 miles regardless of driving conditions

• Only when tire wear becomes excessive

Which of these could lead to uneven tire wear?

• Driving with low tire pressure

• Proper tire inflation

• Regularly rotating tires

• Using the vehicle only on highways

What is "toe-in" in alignment?

• When the front edges of the tires are closer together than the rear edges

• When the back edges of the tires are farther apart than the front edges

• When both tires are parallel to each other

• When the steering wheel is perfectly centered

How does a misaligned vehicle affect steering?

• It makes steering feel more responsive

• It causes the steering wheel to vibrate

• It makes the steering wheel less sensitive

• It makes the vehicle steer straighter