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WorksheetsCar Steering System Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the main purpose of a car steering system?
To increase speed
To control the vehicle's direction
To reduce weight
To improve fuel efficiency
Which type of steering system is commonly used in modern automobiles?
Bicycle steering
Turntable steering
Ackerman steering
Reversible steering
What component rotates the pinion gear in a car's steering system?
Steering rack
Steering knuckle
Steering wheel
Tie rod
Which part of the steering system interlocks with the pinion gear?
Steering wheel
Steering column
Steering rack
Steering knuckle
What is the angle formed by the tilt of the steering axis from the vertical when viewed from the side called?
Camber angle
Caster angle
Kingpin inclination
Toe-in angle
Which type of steering is unsuitable for high-speed vehicles?
Bicycle steering
Turntable steering
Ackerman steering
Irreversible steering
The angle between the centre line of the tyre and the vertical line when viewed from the front of the vehicle is known as?
Camber
Caster
Kingpin inclination
Toe-out
What is the term for the correct adjustment of the pivot axes controlling the movement of the wheels?
Wheel alignment
Steering stability
Tyre wear
Road holding
In which type of steering system are the front two wheels mounted on the axle and the axle, in turn, is fixed to a turntable having a single pivot?
Bicycle steering
Turntable steering
Ackerman steering
Reversible steering
What helps in self-centring of wheels after taking a turn?
Camber
Caster
Toe-in
Kingpin inclination
Which steering gear involves a device for converting the rotary motion of the steering wheel into the straight-line motion of the linkage with a mechanical advantage?
Recirculating ball steering gear
Rack and pinion steering gear
Worm and sector steering gear
Steering gearbox
In rack and pinion steering gear, what is mounted on the end of the steering shaft?
Rack
Pinion
Worm
Sector
What is the typical caster angle range in modern vehicles?
1° to 3°
2° to 8°
5° to 10°
7° to 12°
Which steering gear allows steel balls to circulate to provide a frictionless drive between the worm and nut?
Worm and sector steering gear
Worm and roller steering gear
Recirculating ball steering gear
Cam and roller steering gear
What is 'Toe-in'?
Wheels tilted outward at the top
Wheels tilted inward at the top
Front wheels slightly tilted inward at the front
Front wheels slightly tilted outward at the front
Which type of steering gear uses a two-toothed roller fastened to the sector or roller shaft?
Worm and sector steering gear
Worm and roller steering gear
Recirculating ball steering gear
Cam and roller steering gear
What is the term for the angle between the vehicle line and centre of the kingpin or steering axis when viewed from the front of the vehicle?
Camber
Caster
Toe-out
Kingpin inclination
What is the purpose of the toe-in adjustment?
To increase speed
To minimise tyre wear
To reduce fuel consumption
To improve braking
Which component connects the steering arms on both wheels to the drag link?
Steering column
Steering knuckle
Tie rods
Steering shaft
What type of steering gear is widely used in American passenger cars?
Worm and sector steering gear
Worm and roller steering gear
Recirculating ball steering gear
Cam and roller steering gear
