While pulling out of a parking area in Bussum you steer sharply. You hear a clear thumping sound from the front wheel, only while steering like that. What is most likely going on?

Explanation

False — worn brake pads are heard as a grinding sound while braking, not as thumping when steering. Thumping on sharp steering points to the CV joint of the drive shaft

Why learners get this wrong

• Wrong — worn brake pads are heard as a grinding sound while braking, not as thumping when steering. Thumping on sharp steering points to the CV joint of the drive shaft
• Wrong — a loose exhaust is heard scraping over the road while driving, not only when steering. Thumping from the front wheel on sharp steering points to the CV joint

Topic: Recognising common defects: from steering to tyre

Read the rule: Core: Recognising common defects: from steering to tyre

Sections

• Challenge: Recognising common defects: from steering to tyre
• The model: Recognising common defects: from steering to tyre
• Core: Recognising common defects: from steering to tyre
• Why it matters: Recognising common defects: from steering to tyre
• Active recall: Recognising common defects: from steering to tyre
• Teach back: Recognising common defects: from steering to tyre
• Memory hook: Recognising common defects: from steering to tyre

Terms

• Defect banden spanning stikstof groen ventieldopje
• Defect remmen raspend trekken sponsachtig
• Defect uitlaat roest ophangring schrapend geluid
• Defect verlichting dagelijkse controle geen dashboardmelding
• Defect wielophanging sporing scheve slijtage
• Steering defects and CV-joint boots

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