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WorksheetsSuspension Geometry Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
What are the three steering characteristics of a vehicle when cornering?
Oversteer, understeer, neutral
Oversteer, drift, neutral
Understeer, drift, balance
Balance, drift, neutral
What happens during oversteer?
The rear of the vehicle swings outward more than the front.
The front of the vehicle swings outward more than the rear.
The vehicle travels in a straight line.
The vehicle stops immediately.
What is the effect of smaller scrub radius due to positive camber?
Reduces the effect of wheel forces on the steering
Increases the effect of wheel forces on the steering
No effect on wheel forces
Increases stress on main components
What is the effect of positive camber on the steering linkages?
Less wear on the steering linkages
More wear on the steering linkages
No effect on the steering linkages
Increases stress on main components
What is the effect of positive camber on main components?
Less stress on main components
More stress on main components
No effect on main components
Increases stress on steering linkages
What is the effect of turning the steering towards the opposite lock during oversteer?
Reduces the front slip angle
Increases the front slip angle
No effect on the slip angle
Stops the vehicle
What is the role of the swivel in a supermarket trolley wheel?
To increase speed
To reduce noise
To allow straight movement
To improve fuel efficiency
What happens to the camber in independent suspension systems when compressed?
Changes from negative to positive
Changes from positive to negative
Remains neutral
Changes from neutral to positive
What does KPI stand for?
King pin inclination
Key Performance Indicator
Kinetic Position Index
Knuckle Pivot Inclination
What effect does the swivel axis inclination have on a vehicle?
Increases fuel consumption
Affects the self-centering action
Reduces engine noise
Enhances braking efficiency
What happens to the vehicle due to the axis inclination when the wheels are turned?
The vehicle lowers at the front
The vehicle raises slightly at the front
The vehicle tilts to the side
The vehicle remains level
What is the effect of negative castor on front-wheel-drive vehicles?
Increases return forces
Reduces return forces
Enhances braking
Improves acceleration
What does a negative scrub radius cause?
The wheel turns outwards
The wheel turns inwards
The wheel remains straight
The wheel turns sideways
What is the scrub radius?
Distance between the steering axis and the road
Distance between the wheel center and the road
Distance between the steering axis and the wheel center contact point
Distance between the front and rear wheels
What stabilizing effect does a negative scrub radius have?
Increases tire wear
Produces a counter steering action
Decreases vehicle speed
Enhances steering sensitivity
