Power steering systems enhance driver comfort by employing hydraulic or electric assistance to lessen the physical exertion required for steering.
This results in a smoother, more manageable steering experience, particularly during low-speed maneuvers and parking.
Furthermore, power steering decreases the total steering wheel rotations needed to transition the wheels from their furthest left to furthest right positions.
This complete steering range is known as lock to lock.
By minimizing the number of lock to lock turns, drivers can execute steering adjustments rapidly and with reduced effort.
Phrases like "left to right" or "right to left" indicate direction but do not encompass the entire steering spectrum.
Consequently, the appropriate terminology for the full steering range is lock to lock.