What's a Driving Wheel?

On a steam locomotive, a driving wheel is a powered wheel which is driven by the locomotive's pistons.

What is a driving wheel used for?

A steering wheel (also called a driving wheel or a hand wheel) is a type of steering control in vehicles. Steering wheels are used in most modern land vehicles, including all mass-production automobiles, buses, light and heavy trucks, as well as tractors.

Which side is the drive wheel?

A vehicle's drive wheel is the wheel and tire assembly that actually pushes or pulls the vehicle down the road. In a rear-wheel drive vehicle, the drive wheel is located in the rear of the vehicle. In front-wheel drive applications, the drive wheel is situated in the front of the vehicle.