Question 1242 · Truck theory test
While driving at higher speeds, what does a continuous vibration in the steering indicate?
Pick an answer to test yourself.
Correct answer
The wheel balance is uneven.
Official explanation
If a driver feels a continuous vibration in the steering, particularly at higher speeds, this could typically indicate that the balance of the vehicle's wheels is uneven. This can lead to instability in the handling of the vehicle. If this is the case, have it investigated by a competent person.
- Topic
- Technical matters · Vehicle Mechanics
- Also in
- This question also appears in the bus theory test.
Practise this topic in the app
Free demo questions for every topic, progress saved, a full mock exam in the official format.
Got it wrong, or had to think? That is one of 909 questions the truck theory test can draw from. Sit the truck mock exam in the official format (100 questions, 120 minutes, pass mark 74) and see how many more you would miss.
Related questions
- How should the load on a vehicle be arranged to maintain a safe centre of gravity?
- Where is the air that is used in the air brake systems stored?
- What is the maximum laden weight of a 6 axle truck and trailer combination fitted with Electronic Stability Control (ESC)?
- What is the maximum permitted side-load overhang in millimetres?
- What is the Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM) in tonnes of a 3-axle rigid truck with conventional (non-air) suspension?
- When is a red flag a sufficient marker for a rear-load overhang that exceeds one metre?