How does the driver steer the rear wheels? Are they hooked to the Steering wheel also?
A. No, the rear wheels are not hooked to the steering wheel. On most Monster Trucks there is a toggle switch mounted where the driver can operate it with his free hand. The centre is off and moving the toggle in either direction cause the rear wheels to steer more left or right. Many of these steering systems also have a second switch to select automatic centering capability. When the driver removes pressure on the steering toggle the wheels will return to a centred (straight ahead) position. Finally, when racing most drivers mechanically lock the rear steering at centre position by bolting on a locking bar or aligning a hole in a locking tab on the steering tie rod with a corresponding hole on the rear housing.
