Question

your steering wheel can have an excessive play or slack up to how many degrees?

Explanation:

Identify standard safety regulations for steering wheel play

$$ \theta_{\text{max}} = 10^\circ $$

Convert angular play to linear distance on a standard 20-inch wheel

$$ d \approx 2 \text{ inches} $$

Answer:

Your steering wheel can have an excessive play or slack up to how many degrees? <blank>10</blank> degrees (or approximately 2 inches on a 20-inch steering wheel).