Steering & Suspension

Question 1 - An independent suspension system is one in which...

• The movement of each wheel has little effect on the other wheels
• Leaf springs are used on each wheel
• Beam axle suspension is used on each wheel
• Two springs are used to cater for heavy and light loadings

Question 2 - The main purpose of a suspension damper is to...

• Allow for excessive load
• Limit the maximum travel of the spring
• Maintain the vehicle ride height
• Absorb energy from the spring

Question 3 - A bounce test would be carried out on a suspension system to check the condition of the...

• Dampers
• Springs
• Anti-roll bars
• Spring stops

Question 4 - One function of the vehicle suspension system is to...

• Keep the road wheels in contact with the road surface
• Transmit road shocks to the chassis
• Allow the body to move up and down
• Increase the sprung weight of the vehicle

Question 5 - What does pitch refer to?

• Dive and squat under braking and acceleration
• Normal change of direction
• The vehicle body leaning into the corner
• When the rear of the car slides

Question 6 - Understeer is considered safer because...

• Applying more throttle reduces it
• Applying less throttle reduces it
• Applying more throttle increases it
• Applying less throttle increases it

Question 7 - What is the most common type of steering system?

• Worm and wheel
• Re-circulating ball
• Worm and sector
• Rack and pinion

Question 8 - What is the main reason for having a collapsible steering column?

• Ease of manufacture
• Security
• Driver safety
• Comfort

Question 9 - What drives the power steering pump in a hydraulic power steering system?

• The battery
• The alternator
• The transmission
• The engine

Question 10 - What is inside a conventional suspension damper?

• Air
• Grease
• Oil
• Water