Where is the left rear fender located?
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The left rear fender is located on the outer body of the wheel, specifically the semi-circular area directly above the tire, as shown in the figure below. The fender, also known as a wing panel, gets its name from the shape and position resembling a bird's wing in older vehicle designs. It is a type of cover component found on both motorized and non-motorized vehicles, categorized into front fenders and rear fenders based on their installation positions. Automotive fenders not only help reduce the aerodynamic drag coefficient during driving, significantly enhancing the vehicle's stability, but they also prevent gravel and mud kicked up by the wheels from splashing onto the underside of the cabin, thereby protecting the vehicle's chassis. The heavier the vehicle body, the better the stability at high speeds. Other factors affecting a vehicle's high-speed stability include: 1. Vehicle tires: Tires are the only components in contact with the ground. Generally, wider and flatter tires improve stability during high-speed driving. 2. Vehicle shape: The vehicle's shape also influences high-speed stability. Vehicles designed to be more aerodynamic tend to have better stability at high speeds. 3. Drive configuration: Most vehicle drive configurations include front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive. Four-wheel-drive vehicles are more stable than two-wheel-drive vehicles. 4. Suspension system: Generally, vehicles with independent suspension systems are more stable than those with non-independent suspension systems. Independent suspension types include MacPherson strut and multi-link independent suspensions.
