The small gear that is driven by the motor shaft of a rotisserie is called a?

a. ring gear.,

b. sleeve gear.,

c. planetary gear.,

d. pinion gear.

The small gear that is driven by the motor shaft of a rotisserie is called a Pinion gear. A pinion gear is a type of linear actuator and comes with the rack gear. The pinion gear is the small circle running through the gear rack. It is like the wheels of the train running through the rail. So the answer to your question is letter D.