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What is the function of the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS)?
What is the function of the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS)?
- Determines where the driver wants to steer, matching the steering wheel with the vehicle's wheels (correct)
- Controls the vehicle's suspension system
- Monitors tire pressure
- Regulates the vehicle's fuel injection system
What is the purpose of the Universal Joint in a vehicle?
What is the purpose of the Universal Joint in a vehicle?
- Regulates the vehicle's braking system
- Allows drive shafts to move up and down with the suspension while transmitting power (correct)
- Controls the vehicle's air conditioning system
- Monitors engine temperature
What is the role of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in a vehicle?
What is the role of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in a vehicle?
- Regulates the vehicle's exhaust system
- Manages the vehicle's steering system
- Monitors windshield wiper operation
- Controls one or several electrical systems in the vehicle (correct)
What does an Anti-roll bar (stabilizer) help reduce in a vehicle?
What does an Anti-roll bar (stabilizer) help reduce in a vehicle?
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What is the function of a Steerable Lamp in a vehicle?
What is the function of a Steerable Lamp in a vehicle?
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Study Notes
Sensors and Controls
- The Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) measures the angle of the vehicle's steering wheel and sends the data to the vehicle's computer to help with traction control and stability.
Transmission and Drivetrain
- The Universal Joint (U-joint) connects the transmission output shaft to the driveshaft, allowing the driveshaft to rotate at a constant velocity while the transmission output shaft rotates at varying velocities.
Electronic Systems
- The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is the primary computer that controls various vehicle systems, such as engine management, transmission, and brakes, by processing data from sensors and sending signals to actuators.
Suspension and Handling
- The Anti-roll bar (stabilizer) helps reduce body roll during cornering, improving the vehicle's stability and handling.
Lighting and Visibility
- A Steerable Lamp is a type of headlight that adjusts its direction to match the vehicle's steering angle, improving visibility and reducing glare during turns.
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Test your knowledge of automotive steering systems with this quiz. Explore topics such as steering wheel functions, steering angle sensors, electronic control units, and universal joints. See how well you understand these essential components of vehicle steering and control.
