When a vehicle makes a turn, the two front wheels trace out two arcs as
shown in the figure below. The wheel facing towards the inside of the
turn has a steering angle that is greater than that of the outer wheel.
This is necessary to ensure that both front wheels smoothly trace out
two arcs, which have the same center, otherwise the front wheels will
skid on the ground during the turn.
During a turn, do the rear wheels necessarily trace out the same arcs as
the front wheels? Based on your answer, what are the implications for
making a turn close to the curb?
Hi there! Click one of our representatives below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.