The phrase
"steering ratio" refers to the mechanism that connects the steering wheel in a vehicle to the wheels. It determines how much the wheels turn in response to steering wheel movement. A high
steering ratio means the wheels turn less with each movement of the steering wheel, making it easier to steer but requiring more rotations of the steering wheel. On the other hand, a low
steering ratio means the wheels turn more with each movement of the steering wheel, allowing for quicker turning but requiring more effort to steer.
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