Moose test
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003753
A standardized evasive maneuver test performed on vehicles to assess their ability to avoid a sudden obstacle, simulating an animal in the road, without losing control. The test involves a rapid left-right-left steering input at a specific speed, typically around 70-80 km/h. It evaluates a vehicle's stability control systems, suspension, and tire grip under extreme conditions.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003753 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Synonyms | elk test |
| Translations | German: Elchtest; Spanish: prueba del alce; French: test de l'élan |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-003753",
"term": "Moose test",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A standardized evasive maneuver test performed on vehicles to assess their ability to avoid a sudden obstacle, simulating an animal in the road, without losing control. The test involves a rapid left-right-left steering input at a specific speed, typically around 70-80 km/h. It evaluates a vehicle's stability control systems, suspension, and tire grip under extreme conditions.",
"synonyms": [
"elk test"
],
"subject": "Automotive",
"translations": {
"de": "Elchtest",
"es": "prueba del alce",
"fr": "test de l'élan"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/moose-test/"
}
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