Steering Wheels

The steering wheel is the part of the steering system that is manipulated by the driver. Steering wheels are the usual location for a button to activate the car's horn. Additionally, many modern automobiles may have other controls, such as crusie control and radio controls built into the steering wheel to minimize the extent to which the driver must take his hands off the wheel.An undeployed airbag, used to protect the driver in event of a frontal collision, is mounted inside a cover in the center of the steering wheel.Power steering and power assist steering both give the driver an easier means by which the steering of a car can be accomplished. Modern power steering almost universally relies on a hydraulic system. Mechanical power steering systems have been invented, but their weight and complexity negate the benefits that they provide.