Practice question

According to the National Road Traffic Regulations, what is the maximum permissible free play (steering slack) allowed on a steering wheel before a vehicle is deemed unroadworthy?

  1. 15 degrees (or about 1/24th of a turn)
  2. 45 degrees (or about 1/8th of a turn)
  3. 90 degrees (or a quarter turn)
  4. No play is allowed at all

Answer: B — 45 degrees (or about 1/8th of a turn)

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