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What is the function of the steering wheel?

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KayleeRose

07/30/25 6:35am

The function of the steering wheel is to convert the force applied by the driver to the edge of the steering wheel into torque and then transmit it to the steering shaft. The steering wheel is a very important vehicle configuration. With the continuous improvement of automotive science and technology, the steering wheel has evolved from a single steering function in the past to a multifunctional type. Nowadays, the functions of the steering wheel are quite comprehensive, such as gear shifting on the steering wheel and cruise control on the steering wheel. The following is an introduction to the types of steering wheels: 1. Single-spoke steering wheel: Single-spoke steering wheels were widely used in early vehicles. Since vehicles at that time rarely had power steering devices, the steering would be very heavy during driving, sometimes requiring the use of hand-over-hand techniques to turn the steering wheel. Therefore, the large inner diameter space of the single-spoke steering wheel made it very convenient to use. However, with the application of power steering, the single-spoke steering wheel ended its historical mission. 2. Double-spoke steering wheel: The double-spoke steering wheel is basically similar to the single-spoke steering wheel. It was also used in early vehicles, but because the double-spoke steering wheel was difficult to support the installation of airbags, it is rare to see vehicles equipped with double-spoke steering wheels in modern cars. However, double-spoke steering wheels can still be seen in light trucks. 3. Three-spoke and four-spoke steering wheels: These are the steering wheels widely used in current cars. The common feature of these two types of steering wheels is that they both have a large central space for installing airbags. From an aesthetic perspective, the three-spoke type is very dynamic, while the four-spoke type gives a solid feeling.

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