Car Definitions

A mechanism that pulls the seatbelt in when the airbag is deployed, in order to keep the occupant in an upright position and reduce injury.

The unintended influence of torque on the steering, a trait typically seen in front-wheel-drive vehicles. During heavy acceleration, the steering is likely to pull towards one side.

A feature found is most high-end vehicles that allows occupants to play a DVD and watch it via a central screen or through monitors embedded into the headrests.

Portion of a vehicle that absorbs impact in a head-on collision.

The maximum angle at which a vehicle can climb a sharp ridge without getting caught up between the axles.