Wheel Alignment – Multiple Choice Questions

What is positive caster?

• Wheel mount tilts forward

• Steering knuckle tilts to the front

• Steering knuckle tilts to the rear

• Wheel centre trails behind the mount point

Which type of caster is commonly used with manual steering?

• Positive caster

• Negative caster

• Neutral caster

• Offset caster

What is the purpose of offset caster?

• To improve tyre grip

• To reduce fuel consumption

• To counteract road crown effect

• To increase turning radius

What does positive camber mean?

• Top of wheels tilt inward

• Top of wheels tilt outward

• Wheels are perfectly vertical

• Wheels tilt toward the rear

Which toe setting is typical for front-wheel drive vehicles?

• Toe-in

• Toe-out

• Zero toe

• Negative toe

What is the effect of zero toe when the vehicle is moving?

• Increased tyre wear

• Better fuel economy

• Less tyre scuffing

• Improved suspension

What is kingpin inclination?

• Outward tilt of the wheel

• Vertical axis of wheel mount

• Horizontal axis of steering

• Toe angle of the rear wheels

When a car turns, both wheels move in circles of equal radius.

• True

• False

What is crabbing in wheel alignment?

• Rear wheels follow front wheels

• Rear wheels do not follow front wheels

• Front wheels turn inward

• Steering wheel is off-centre

Which of the following is an effect of crabbing?

• Better fuel economy

• Lower vibration

• Increased tyre wear

• Improved handling