What's Cool Top Rated Search Find automotive web sites across Canada. The rear cover of a popular automobile publication recently featured a full-page advertisement for the Chrysler 300M. Speed sensitive steering was highlighted among the available features and described as giving the driver the best feel for the road. This option is available from many automobile manufacturers under a variety of names, and electronics have made it possible.
Most systems operate in a similar manner.
Ford calls their system VAPS which stands for variable assist power steering. When the car is driven at low speed, the power steering gives full assist so the driver can turn the steering wheel easily. Parking or turning tight corners can be done with little effort. As vehicle speed increases, the mount of power steering assist is reduced and the steering wheel becomes harder to turn. This gives the driver more feedback about road conditions through the steering wheel and better vehicle control.