Wheel Alignment

Fill in the blank: The angle of the wheels when viewed from the front of the vehicle is known as ____.

• Caster

• Camber

• Toe

• Tracking

In the context of vehicle dynamics, what does the term 'steering axis' refer to?

• The line around which the wheel rotates

• The line that intersects the ground ahead of the wheel’s contact patch

• The line that runs parallel to the vehicle's length

• The line that is perpendicular to the vehicle's width.

What is the main purpose of a positive caster angle in vehicle steering?

• To reduce noise

• To enhance directional stability

• To increase speed

• To improve braking

What is one effect of having a significant camber in a vehicle?

• Increased speed

• Uneven tire wear

• Better fuel efficiency

• More comfortable ride.

What is the toe angle in a vehicle?

• The angle each front wheel makes with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle when the steering is at its central position.

• The angle between the rear wheels and the vehicle's body.

• The angle of the steering wheel when the vehicle is stationary.

• The angle of the vehicle's body relative to the ground.

What is the usual toe setting for a rear-wheel drive vehicle?

• A) Toe-in

• B) Toe-out

• C) Zero-toe

• D) Negative toe

Which type of vehicle is usually set to have a slight toe-out?

• Rear-wheel drive

• Front-wheel drive

• All-wheel drive

• Four-wheel drive

Which element of wheel alignment causes the wheels to tip inward at the top?

• Caster

• Camber

• Toe

• All of the above

In vehicle steering, the inside 'steered' wheel prescribes a circle with a ______ radius compared to the outer wheel.

• Larger

• Smaller

• Equal

• Variable

What is the name of the steering geometry where lines through the pivots of the steering arms intersect at the center of the rear axle line?

• Parallel Steering Geometry

• Ackermann Steering Geometry

• Perpendicular Steering Geometry

• Linear Steering Geometry