Practice question

What is the primary purpose of the steering damper (stabilizer) sometimes used on school bus front steering linkage?

  1. To increase power steering assist
  2. To set the steering gear preload
  3. To dampen road shock and reduce steering wheel kickback and shimmy
  4. To control vehicle ride height

Answer: C — To dampen road shock and reduce steering wheel kickback and shimmy

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