Can a Car Be Equipped with a Multifunction Steering Wheel?

[OArianna]

A car can indeed be equipped with a multifunction steering wheel. The key feature of a multifunction steering wheel is that it allows the driver to control various electronic devices in the vehicle directly from the steering wheel, eliminating the need to search for buttons on the center console. This enables the driver to focus more on the road ahead, significantly enhancing driving safety. The steering wheel is typically connected to the steering shaft via splines, and its function is to convert the force applied by the driver on the wheel's edge into torque, which is then transmitted to the steering shaft. Using a larger-diameter steering wheel reduces the hand force required from the driver during steering. The steering intermediate shaft, which connects the steering gear and the steering shaft, facilitates the standardization of steering gears, compensates for manufacturing and installation errors, and ensures a more rational installation of the steering gear and steering wheel in the vehicle.