power steering

American  

noun

Automotive.

1. an automotive steering system in which the engine's power is used to supplement the driver's effort in turning the steering wheel.

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power steering British  

noun

1. Also called: power-assisted steering.  a form of steering used on vehicles, where the torque applied to the steering wheel is augmented by engine power

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Etymology

Origin of power steering

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Leclerc was complaining of a lack of feel through his power steering system.

From BBC

Its driverless car software, which it has claimed will unleash a new wave of growth, has also been under scrutiny, while safety officials have been probing the firm's power steering and other areas.

From BBC

There's obviously no power steering, and there are wooden padded brakes.

From Salon

“Disappointed to say the least. Lost the power steering and the engine power on the formation lap. It hurts,” Leclerc said in his social media channels after the race.

From Washington Times

“The mechanical failure last week with the power steering, that sealed our fate,” Hamlin said.

From Seattle Times