ohjausapu
Ohjausapu, often translated as steering assistance or power steering, refers to a system that reduces the effort required from the driver to turn the steering wheel of a vehicle. This makes maneuvering the vehicle, especially at low speeds or when parking, significantly easier and more comfortable. Without ohjausapu, a vehicle's steering system would rely solely on the driver's physical strength, which would be considerable in many modern cars with wide tires and heavy components.
Historically, ohjausapu systems were mechanical, often employing hydraulic pumps driven by the engine to generate the
The implementation of ohjausapu has greatly improved vehicle usability and safety by reducing driver fatigue and