What is the term for the lower side body panel that runs along the length of the vehicle between the doors and the wheel wells?

• A. Rocker Panel
• B. Floor Pan
• C. B-Pillar
• D. Door Sill

Answer: (A)

The term describes the long, lower side panel that runs along the length of the car between the doors and the wheel wells. This piece is known as the rocker panel (also called the side sill) and forms part of the vehicle’s structural side framework, helping protect the underside and contributing to overall rigidity. It’s exterior to the cabin, unlike the floor pan, which is the interior bottom surface, and unlike the B-pillar, which is the vertical post between the doors. The door sill refers to the bottom edge of the door opening, not the long exterior panel along the side. So the description matches the rocker panel.