Does Turning the Steering Wheel While Stationary Affect Tires?

1 Answers
McArcher
07/29/25 6:27pm
Turning the steering wheel while stationary does affect tires. It increases tire wear and significantly reduces their lifespan. Here are some precautions to consider when turning the steering wheel: Avoid turning the steering wheel while stationary whenever possible: Turning the steering wheel while stationary is generally not recommended. When the wheels are in motion, they experience rolling friction, whereas when stationary, they experience sliding friction, resulting in a significant difference in torque. This places additional strain on the entire steering system, increasing wear on components such as tires, ball joints, and tie rods. Occasional stationary steering has minimal impact: Occasionally turning the steering wheel while stationary is not a major issue. During the product design phase, such scenarios are already taken into account. The steering system can handle these occasional stresses without significant pressure. Although tires bear the brunt of the impact, sometimes leaving friction marks on the ground.
Was this review help?
12
3
Share
More Forum Discussions

How many hours of check-in are required for Subject 3 to take the test?

Different types of driver's licenses require different check-in hours for Subject 3. Check-in hours: The commonly tested C1, C2, and C5 driver's licenses require 24 hours of check-in; A1 and B1 require 20 hours; A2 requires 22 hours; A3 requires 33 hours; B2 requires 32 hours. The check-in time for the driving test Subject 3 is 16 hours of theory and 24 hours of practical operation, with a daily check-in limit of no more than 2 hours. Road test precautions and exam tips for driving test Subject 3: During the road test, the instructor will follow behind the test vehicle. After the previous examinee exits the vehicle, take your ID card and walk up from the right side of the test vehicle, then walk around the left side to the back of the vehicle to check the road conditions and ensure no one is behind you. Also, confirm whether the vehicle is parked on a slope. After completing the check, walk back and gently open the door, politely greeting the examiner. Once inside, close the door firmly (apply slightly more force when the door is about 20 cm from closing to ensure it is securely shut). Hand your ID card to the examiner with both hands (with the front side facing the examiner so they can see the information immediately without needing to flip it). Before exiting the vehicle, check the left rearview mirror to confirm safety, then open the door and exit, remembering to close the door securely afterward.
8
4
Share

Why Does the Car Belt Squeak?

Belt squeaking may be caused by the belt slipping on the generator or excessive wear of the belt. Belt slipping on the generator: Intense friction and vibration between the belt and the pulley produce a sound at a certain frequency. Applying a polyol solution to the belt surface and thoroughly moistening it can alleviate the belt hardening and icing in winter, maintaining some elasticity and reducing slipping. For a new car, one application is sufficient, whereas for an older belt, it needs to be applied for three consecutive days. Excessive belt wear: Due to a reduced friction coefficient on the belt surface, the belt has worn excessively and needs timely inspection and replacement by the owner. If the noise occurs under vehicle load, the owner can observe one set of the drive belts to detect any abnormalities in the belt's automatic tensioning device. Generally, there is a wear length indicator at the bottom of the belt automatic tensioner. If the pointer exceeds the range, it indicates excessive belt wear, requiring immediate replacement to avoid further malfunctions while driving, which could compromise safety. Methods to address belt noise: While driving, if noticeable abnormal noise is heard from the engine, it may be due to a loose belt or excessive wear. The owner should first inspect the engine belt. If unable to identify the issue, it's best to seek professional help to avoid causing other faults. Moreover, inspecting the car belt while the engine is running poses certain dangers, so it's not recommended for owners to attempt this themselves. Another method is to identify the problematic belt by listening to the noise. If the belt noise occurs when using the air conditioning, the issue may lie with the air compressor belt. If the noise appears during a cold start, it might be the engine belt. This approach can help roughly determine the belt abnormality.
7
3
Share

Does illegal photography capture speeding?

Illegal photography includes capturing speeding violations. Illegal photography encompasses both electronic monitoring photography and handheld camera device photography. Types of illegal photography: Common illegal photography primarily includes capturing violations such as changing lanes over solid lines, speeding, obscuring license plates, not wearing seat belts as required, and illegal parking. Electronic illegal photography system: Features include a 100% vehicle capture rate, vehicle recognition rate (95% during the day, 90% at night), recognition time of approximately 1 second, and recognition speed range of 5-180 km/h. How electronic illegal photography works: Induction loops buried beneath the road surface detect passing vehicles and transmit signals to the central processor, which are then cached in registers. Captured violation information is generally sent to the backend. If no illegal activity is captured, the memory is automatically erased after one cycle.
11
5
Share

What is the safest speed to drive on the highway in rainy weather?

Driving at 80 to 90 km/h on the highway in rainy weather is appropriate. Highway driving in rainy conditions: Driver visibility is obstructed, tire friction is reduced, traffic congestion is more likely, and the safety factor of driving in the rain decreases, making traffic accidents more probable. Drivers should control their speed, maintain moderate driving, and avoid sudden acceleration or hard braking. The driving speed in rainy weather should be lower than in clear conditions, especially on waterlogged roads, where reducing speed is necessary to prevent skidding, while also increasing the following distance. In case of any situation, take early preventive measures, observe the dynamics of surrounding vehicles, avoid cutting into lanes, and refrain from overtaking whenever possible. If the road surface has about two millimeters of water accumulation, the speed should be reduced to the minimum. Due to the decrease in road surface adhesion coefficient, not only is the braking distance extended, but the vehicle's anti-skid ability is also significantly weakened. Therefore, the use of emergency braking on highways in rainy weather should be avoided as much as possible. According to the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law": When visibility is less than 200 meters, drivers should turn on fog lights, low beams, marker lights, and front and rear position lights, with speed not exceeding 60 kilometers per hour, maintaining a distance of more than 100 meters from the vehicle ahead in the same lane. When visibility is less than 100 meters, turn on fog lights, low beams, marker lights, front and rear position lights, and hazard warning flashers, with speed not exceeding 40 kilometers per hour, maintaining a distance of more than 50 meters from the vehicle ahead in the same lane. When visibility is less than 50 meters, turn on fog lights, low beams, marker lights, front and rear position lights, and hazard warning flashers, with speed not exceeding 20 kilometers per hour, and exit the highway at the nearest exit as soon as possible.
20
0
Share

Which lane is the first lane on the highway?

Highway first lane is the overtaking lane. Overtaking lanes in different situations: Count from left to right. If there are 2 lanes in the same direction, the left lane is the overtaking lane and the right lane is the driving lane. If there are 3 lanes in the same direction, the leftmost lane is the overtaking lane for small vehicles, the middle lane is the driving lane for small vehicles and the overtaking lane for large vehicles, and the right lane is the driving lane. The rightmost lane is the emergency lane, which can only be used in case of vehicle malfunction, otherwise fines and penalty points may be imposed. Highways: They are classified as high-grade roads. According to the "Technical Standards for Highway Engineering" issued by the Ministry of Transport of China, highways refer to "roads that can accommodate an average daily traffic volume of more than 25,000 small passenger cars, are exclusively for high-speed divided-lane driving, and have fully controlled access." Although different countries have different names for highways, they all refer to roads with more than 4 lanes, separated two-way traffic, fully controlled access, and all-grade interchanges. On July 21, 2015, after thorough investigation, research, and demonstration of the functions, characteristics, and funding of highways, it was concluded that long-term tolls for highways based on the principle of "user pays" are reasonable.
11
3
Share

Where to Apply for a Replacement Driver's License?

To apply for a replacement driver's license, you need to visit the vehicle management office. You can apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office where the driver's license was originally issued or at any other vehicle management office outside the original issuing location. When applying, you should fill out an application form and provide the following documents: Proof of identity of the motor vehicle driver; a written statement declaring the loss of the motor vehicle driver's license. If the application complies with the regulations, the vehicle management office should issue a replacement driver's license within one day. After the motor vehicle driver receives the replacement license, the original driver's license becomes invalid and must not be used anymore. During the period when the motor vehicle driver's license is legally seized, detained, or temporarily suspended, the driver is not allowed to apply for a replacement. Other regulations regarding driver's licenses: According to Article 57 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses,' motor vehicle drivers should apply for a license renewal at the vehicle management office where the driver's license was originally issued or at any other vehicle management office outside the original issuing location within 90 days before the expiration of the current license. When applying, you should fill out an application form and submit the following documents: proof of identity of the motor vehicle driver; the motor vehicle driver's license; a medical certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military medical institution at the regimental level or above. For those applying for a special small automatic passenger vehicle for the disabled, a medical certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority must be submitted.
9
3
Share
Cookie
Cookie Settings
© 2025 Servanan International Pte. Ltd.