You are checking your steering and exhaust systems in a pre-trip inspection. Which of these problems should be fixed before driving?

Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (2 inches on a 20-inch wheel). Section 2.1: Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees

You are checking your steering and exhaust systems in a pre-trip inspection. Which of these problems should be fixed before driving?

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Correct. Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (approximately 2 inches movement at the rim of a 20-inch steering wheel) can make it hard to steer.
  • B. Incorrect. "Oil on the tie rod" is not correct. Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (approximately 2 inches movement at the rim of a 20-inch steering wheel) can make it hard to steer.
  • C. Incorrect. "A small dent in the exhaust pipe" is not correct. Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (approximately 2 inches movement at the rim of a 20-inch steering wheel) can make it hard to steer.
  • D. Incorrect. "Grey smoke from the exhaust" is not correct. Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (approximately 2 inches movement at the rim of a 20-inch steering wheel) can make it hard to steer.