Steering
Steering
Steering (pronunciation: /ˈstiːrɪŋ/) is the collection of components, linkages, etc. which allows any vehicle (car, bicycle, etc.) to follow the desired course. An exception is the case of rail transport by which rail tracks combined together with railroad switches (and also known as 'points' in British English) provide the steering function.
Etymology
The term "steering" is derived from the Old Norse word "stýri" which means "rudder", a device used for directing or guiding a ship.
Related Terms
- Steering wheel: A device in most vehicles, especially cars, that drivers use to control the steering of the wheels.
- Steering column: A device intended primarily for connecting the steering wheel to the steering mechanism.
- Steering system: A system designed to change the direction of a vehicle.
- Power steering: A system for reducing the steering effort on vehicles by using an external power source to assist in turning the wheels.
- Rack and pinion: A type of linear actuator that comprises a circular gear (the pinion) engaging a linear gear (the rack), which operate to translate rotational motion into linear motion.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Steering
- Wikipedia's article - Steering
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