CDL · Vehicle inspection
The steering system of a heavy vehicle includes which of these parts?
Correct answer: All of these are correct.
Answer options
- AThe steering gear box
- BThe steering shaft
- CThe drag link
- DAll of these are correct Correct
Why
The steering system links the steering wheel to the front wheels through a chain of parts that includes the steering shaft, the gear box, the Pitman arm, the drag link, the steering arms and the tie rod. Each of them should be checked for looseness, wear and damage.
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Topic: Vehicle inspection License: CDL
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