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Knowledge test AME Steering Geometry 26-11-25

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which item is most likely included when introducing wheel alignment on a vehicle?

a)

Brake pad wear diagnosis

b)

Caster angle basics and effects

c)

Air-conditioning compressor service

d)

Fuel injection mapping overview

2.

Which setup describes positive caster in a front wheel assembly?

a)

Wheel center trails the mount point

b)

Steering axis tilts to the front

c)

Steering axis tilts to the rear

d)

Knuckle is vertical without tilt

3.

How is caster typically measured in vehicle alignment?

a)

Millimeters along the axle

b)

Degrees from the vertical

c)

Degrees from the horizontal

d)

Percentage of wheelbase length

4.

What is a common handling characteristic of negative caster?

a)

Wheels turn more easily

b)

Wheels resist turning strongly

c)

Strong self-centering at speed

d)

Reduced sensitivity to road imperfections

5.

Why might technicians use offset caster on a vehicle?

a)

To counteract pull on crowned roads

b)

To increase tire contact patch

c)

To reduce brake dive under load

d)

To improve fuel economy on highways

6.

Which statement best defines camber in wheel alignment?

a)

Rotational speed difference between wheels

b)

Vertical inward or outward tilt of wheels

c)

Horizontal fore or aft shift of wheels

d)

Suspension spring compression under load

7.

A technician observes the top of both front wheels tilting inward. What camber condition is present, and what tire wear risk increases?

a)

Negative camber, outer tread wear risk

b)

Zero camber, uniform tread wear risk

c)

Positive camber, outer tread wear risk

d)

Negative camber, inner tread wear risk

8.

Which toe setting is typically used while the vehicle is moving to reduce scuffing or feathering?

a)

Maximum toe for improved stability

b)

Toe-out for front-drive vehicles

c)

Toe-in for rear-drive compensation

d)

Zero toe for reduced tire scuffing

9.

Which statement best describes kingpin (swivel axis) inclination in a typical front suspension?

a)

A vertical axis with outward tilt aiding stability

b)

A vertical axis with inward tilt aiding stability

c)

A horizontal axis with inward tilt aiding stability

d)

A diagonal axis with outward tilt reducing stability

10.

During a low-speed turn, how does the Ackerman steering geometry affect the front wheels?

a)

Inside wheel follows tighter radius with toe-out

b)

Both wheels follow equal-radius paths with toe-out

c)

Both wheels follow equal-radius paths with toe-in

d)

Outside wheel follows tighter radius with toe-out

11.

In vehicle dynamics, what best describes crabbing as shown in the diagram?

a)

Front wheels steer while rear axle remains perfectly centered

b)

Rear wheels follow front wheel tracks precisely

c)

Rear axle is parallel and aligned to vehicle centerline

d)

Rear wheels do not follow the tracks of front wheels

12.

A tyre shows random bald spots across the tread. Which fault is most likely causing this pattern?

a)

Too much negative camber

b)

Excessive toe-in misalignment

c)

Too much positive camber

d)

Faulty wheel balance

13.

After setting caster, which action is commonly used to adjust camber on double-wishbone suspensions?

a)

Using shims or slots to move the control arm out

b)

Turning an eccentric bolt at the knuckle

c)

Lengthening the track rod sleeve

d)

Adjusting a strut rod for longitudinal angle

14.

Track rod adjustment primarily affects which wheel alignment setting?

a)

Ride height measured at the fender

b)

Caster angle about the steering axis

c)

Camber angle relative to vertical

d)

Toe setting between left and right wheels

15.

A technician needs to set toe on a linkage-type steering system. What practical step should be taken?

a)

Move the lower control arm outward in its slots

b)

Rotate adjustable sleeves on the tie rods

c)

Insert additional shims at the upper control arm

d)

Pivot the steering knuckle using eccentric adjusters

16.

Which component is commonly used to adjust rear wheel alignment by offsetting the bolt position?

a)

Standard locknut

b)

Flat spacer

c)

Rubber bush

d)

Eccentric washer

17.

Which tool is specifically used to measure caster and camber during wheel alignment?

a)

Track rod separator device

b)

Graduated turntable unit

c)

Steering wheel steady bar

d)

Caster–camber gauge tool

18.

When alignment readings differ significantly from expected values, what is the best next step?

a)

Proceed with toe adjustment immediately

b)

Ignore the readings and retest later

c)

Replace tyres without further checks

d)

Compare results with manufacturer specifications