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Record 1 2011-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
  • Steering Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

A vehicle where the rear wheels also turn when the front wheels turn to give a sharper and more accurate turn.

Key term(s)
  • four wheel steering vehicle
  • 4-wheel-steering vehicle
  • four-wheel steering vehicle
  • all-wheel-steering vehicle
  • all-wheel steering vehicle

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
  • Direction (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
DEF

Véhicule dont les roues arrière s'orientent automatiquement selon le braquage des roues avant, ce qui a pour effet d'améliorer sa maniabilité à faible vitesse ou sa stabilité à vitesse élevée.

OBS

véhicule à quatre roues directrices : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 8 juin 2011.

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Steering Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

A steering system which controls all four wheels simultaneously.

CONT

The mid engine two-seater features four-wheel drive electronic suspension, four-wheel steering ...

Key term(s)
  • four wheel steering
  • 4-wheel steering

French

Domaine(s)
  • Direction (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
DEF

Système de direction qui commande les quatre roues simultanément.

Spanish

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