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Most important reason for vehicle inspection ? - Answer - Safety
What things should you check during a trip? - Answer - Instruments, air pressure gauge, temp gauge,
pressure gauge, ammeter/voltmeter, mirrors, tires, cargo/ cargo covers, lights.
Name some key steering system parts. - Answer - Steering wheel, tie rod, steering shaft, hydraulic fluid
reservoir, gear box, pitman arm, drag link, steering knuckle, spindle, steering arm, power steering
cylinder.
Name some suspension system defects. - Answer - Spring hangers that allow movement of axle from
proper position, cracked or broken spring hangers, missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring, leaking
shock absorbers, air suspension systems that are damaged and or leaking, any parts of the suspension or
frame that is cracked or broden.
What 3 kinds of emergency equipment should you have? - Answer - Fire extinguisher, 3 reflective
triangles, spare fuses.
What is the minimum tread depth for tires? - Answer - 4/32-inch front; 2/32-inch rear.
Things to check on front of vehicle during walk around inspection. - Answer - Front axle, steering
system, windshield, wipers, lights and reflectors.
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? - Answer - Leaks.
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaking? - Answer - Pump the brake pedal 3 times and then hold
pressure for 5 seconds; the pedal should not move.
, Why put the starter switch key in you pocket during pre-trip inspection? - Answer - For your safety.
Why should you back toward the driver's side? - Answer - So you can see better.
If stopped on a hill, how can you start without rolling back? - Answer - Partly engage the clutch before
you take your foot off the brake; put on the parking break whenever necessary to keep from rolling
back.
When backing, why is it important to use a helper? - Answer - Because there are blind spots you can't
see.
What's the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on? - Answer - Stop.
What are 2 special conditions where you should downshift? - Answer - Before starting down a hill;
before entering a curve.
When should you downshift an automatic transmission? - Answer - When going down grades.
Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery. T/F? - Answer - False
What are the 2 ways to know when to shift? - Answer - Engine RPM's or road speed.
How far ahead does the manual say you should look? - Answer - 12 to 15 seconds.
What are 2 main things to look for ahead? - Answer - Look for vehicles coming onto the highway, into
your lane, or turning. Watch for brake lights from slowing vehicles.
What's your most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle? - Answer - Mirrors.
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