power steering
Effortless wheel control
Power steering is a system that reduces the effort needed to turn a vehicle's steering wheel, using hydraulic or electric assistance.
Most modern cars have it; without it, parking and low-speed maneuvering require considerable arm strength.
The power steering went out and I could barely turn the wheel.
Relating to pressurized liquids
- electricPowered by current
- rack-and-pinionGear converts rotation to linear
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- fluidSubstance that flows
servo · gearbox · pinion · belt-driven · actuator · torque · sensor · tie rod
Requiring no strain
- easeLack of strain
- lightnessMinimal weight or gravity
- accessibilityEase of approach
- user-friendlyEasy to operate
Ease of controlled movement
- turning radiusSmallest circular path possible
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- responsiveQuick to react
- controlAuthority to direct
agility · smoothness · cornering · lane changes · U-turns · three-point turn · parallel parking · tight spaces
Resistance to displacement
- traction controlSystem limiting wheel spin
- fail-safeAutomatic harm prevention mechanism
- backup systemsRedundant mechanisms for continuity
hydraulic
Relating to pressurized liquids
- electricPowered by current
- rack-and-pinionGear converts rotation to linear
- pumpFluid-moving machine
fluid · servo · gearbox · pinion · belt-driven · actuator · torque · sensor · tie rod · linkage
effortless
Requiring no strain
- easeLack of strain
- lightnessMinimal weight or gravity
- accessibilityEase of approach
maneuverability
Ease of controlled movement
- turning radiusSmallest circular path possible
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- responsiveQuick to react
control · agility · smoothness · cornering · lane changes · U-turns · three-point turn · parallel parking · tight spaces · feedback
stability
Resistance to displacement
- traction controlSystem limiting wheel spin
- fail-safeAutomatic harm prevention mechanism
- backup systemsRedundant mechanisms for continuity
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- car maintenanceoil change, filter replacement, tune-up, spark plugs, tire rotation
- car partsengine, brake, seats, tires, brakes