In the context of torque steer on a front wheel-drive vehicle, what helps to reduce it?

In a front-wheel-drive vehicle, torque steer refers to the tendency of the vehicle to pull to one side during acceleration due to unequal forces acting on the front wheels. This phenomenon is often caused by differences in the length of the drive axle shafts. When one axle shaft is longer than the other, the wheels may experience different amounts of torque, leading to an imbalance that can affect steering.

Using equal length drive axle shafts helps to minimize or eliminate torque steer. When both drive shafts are of the same length, they can transmit power more evenly to the two front wheels. This means that both wheels receive almost identical amounts of torque, providing a balanced drive experience. As a result, the vehicle is less likely to pull to one side during acceleration, improving stability and control.

The other options, while potentially related to vehicle dynamics, do not directly address the specific issue of torque steer as effectively as equal length drive axle shafts do.