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Question 1
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? |
Answer 1
Safety (Safety for yourself and others) |
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Question 2
What things should you check during a trip? |
Answer 2
-Whatch gauges for signs of trouble. -Check critical items when you stop Tires, wheels, rims Brakes Lights and reflectors Brake/electrical connections to trailor Trailor coupling devices Cargo securement devices |
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Queston 3
Name some key steering system parts. |
Answer 3
-Steering wheel -Steering arms -Tie rod -Steering gear box -Pitman arm -Drag link -Steering ring knuckle -Spindle |
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Question 4
Name some suspension system defects. |
Answer4
-Spring hangers that allow movement of axle from proper position -Missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring. If 1/4 or more are missing vehicle will be put out of service. -Broken leaves in a multi spring leaf. -Leaking shock absorbers. -Torque rod/arm, u bolt, hangers that are cracked. -Damaged or leaking air suspension system. |
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Question 5
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? |
Answer 5
-Fire extinguisher. -Spare electrical fuses -3 reflective warning triangles |
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Question 6
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires plus all other tires? |
Answer 6
-Front tires 4/32 -All other tires 2/32 |
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Qusestion 7
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk-around inspection. |
Answer 7
-Condition of front axle -Condition of steering system -Condition of windshield -Lights and reflectors -Turn signals |
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Question 8
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? |
Answer 8
Wheel bearing/seals not leaking |
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Question 9
How many red reflective triangles should you carry? |
Answer 9
Three red reflective triangles |
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Question 10
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? |
Answer 10
Pump the brake pedal three times. Then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move. If it does, there may be a leak or other problem. Get it fixed before driving. |
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Question 11
Can you bring the "vehicle inspection memory aide" with you to the test? |
Question 11
No |
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Question 12
Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection? |
Answer 12
Always put the vehicle key in your pocket-- or someone might move the vehicle while you are checking underneath it. |
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Question 13
Why should you back toward the driver's side? |
Answer 13
Back to the driver's side so you can see better. |
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Question 14
What is a pull-up? |
Answer 14
Pull forward aka pull-up. Pull-ups are used to re-position your vehicle as needed. |
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Question 15
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? |
Answer 15
Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake. Put on the parking brake whenever necessary to keep from rolling back. Release the parking brake only when you have applied enough engine power to keep from rolling back. On tractor-trailer equipped with a trailer brake hand valve, the hand valve can be applied. |
