What Are the Basics of Commercial Driving Licence Training Flashcards

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What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?
Safety
What things should you check during a trip?
Gauges - for signs of troubleSenses- for problemsCritical Items
  • Tires, wheels, and rims
  • brakes
  • lights and reflectors
  • brake and electrical connections to trailer
  • Cargo securement devices
Name some key steering system parts.
  • steering wheel
  • steering wheel shaft
  • steering gear box
  • pitman arm
  • drag link
  • steering ring knuckle spindle
  • steering arms
Name some suspension system defects.
  • string hangers that allow movement of the axle from proper position.
  • cracked our broken leaf spring hangers
  • missing or broken leaves in a multi-leaf spring or leaves that have shifted so they might hit a tire or other part
  • leaking shock absorbers
  • torque rod or arm, u-bolts, spring hangers or other axle positioning parts that are cracked, damaged or missing.
  • air suspension systems that are damaged and/or leaking.
  • any loose, cracked, or broken missing frame members.
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have?
  • Safety equipment
  • emergency phone numbers
  • accident reporting kit
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? For other tires?
  • 4/32-inch on the front tires
  • 2/32-inch on all other tires
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk-around inspection.
  • front axle
  • steering system
  • windshield
  • lights and reflectors
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?
Leaking
How many red reflective triangles should you carry?
3
How do you test hydraulic breaks for leaks?
  • Pump the brakes 3 times
  • apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds
  • If the pedal moves there may be a leak
Why put the starter switch in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?
So that no-one starts the bus while you are pre-tripping.
Why should you back toward the driver's side?
Because you can see better on the driver's side.
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back?
  • partly engage the clutch before releasing the brake
  • use the parking brake if necessary
When backing, why is it important to use a helper?
Because there are blind spots you cannot see
What's the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree upon?
Stop