Technical and Vehicle Safety
Excessive vibration through the steering wheel at higher speeds most likely indicates:
- ○Worn wiper blades
- ✓Unbalanced or improperly inflated tyres or worn wheel bearings
- ○A low engine oil level
- ○A fault in the vehicle's ABS sensor
Correct answer
Unbalanced or improperly inflated tyres or worn wheel bearings
Steering vibration at speed is commonly caused by wheel imbalance, incorrect tyre pressure, or worn wheel bearings, all of which affect safe handling.
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