WorksheetsFUN 101 Week 10 Steering System Theory Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Technician A says that the worm gear transmits more road shock. Technician B says that the rack-and-pinion gives greater road feel. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
Maintaining a well-functioning steering system is necessary for the safety of the driver, passengers, and others sharing the road.
True
False
The Ackermann principle is applied in steering geometry to:
reduce vibration of the vehicle.
reduce wobbling of the vehicle.
navigate a corner without scrubbing.
make steering response sharper.
Tech A says that vehicles have the ignition switch in the steering column. Tech B says that vehicles have an ignition push button in the dash. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Techs A and B
Neither Tech A nor B
As the driver turns the steering wheel, the ______ mechanism moves the steering linkages via the pitman arm either left or right, depending on the direction in which the steering wheel is turned.
Steering knuckle
Steering arm
Steering box
Steering column
Technician A says modern vehicle steering columns are now fitted with a collapsible section to reduce driver injury during a collision. Technician B says that some steering columns use an intermediate shaft to prevent the impact force from being transferred directly to the column. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
The _________ connects the center link to the steering arms.
Tie-rod
Control arm
Pitman arm
Idler arm
The _______ connect(s) the wheels to the suspension and steering system.
Pitman arm
Inner tie rods
Steering knuckle
Idler arm
The rubber bellows protects the inner joints from dirt and contaminants.
True
False
Reduction ratio is measured in:
millimeters.
inches.
feet.
degrees.
