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What is the major reason for performing a vehicle inspection? ANSWER Safety. Safety to
yourself and other road user.
What should you check while on a drive? ANSWER Watch your gauges, mirrors, and use
your senses to check for problems.LOOK, LISTEN, AND SMELL.
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 broken
What three types of emergency equipment do you need to carry? - ANSWER fire
extinguisher, 3 reflective triangles, spare fuses
What is the minimum tread depth for steering tires? For all other tires? - ANSWER You
need at least 4/32-inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires. You need 2/32
inch on other tires. No fabric should show through the tread or sidewall.
Name things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk around
inspection? - ANSWER Condition of front axle, Condition of steering system, Condition of
windshield, Lights and reflectors.
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? - ANSWER leaks
, How many red reflective triangles should you carry? - ANSWER three
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - ANSWER Pump the brake pedal three
times, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should
not move.
Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection? - ANSWER
to prevent anyone from moving the truck
Why back towards the driver's side? - ANSWER So you can see better. You can watch
the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? - ANSWER Partly
engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
Why should you use a helper while backing? - ANSWER There are blind spots you can't
see!
What's the most important hand signal that you can the helper should agree on? -
ANSWER Stop
What are the two special conditions where you should downshift? - ANSWER before
starting down a hill, before entering a curve
When should you downshift automatic transmissions? - ANSWER when going down
grades
Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery. True or False? -ANSWER
FALSE. When your drive wheels have poor traction, the retarder may actually CAUSE
them to skid and should be turned off whenever the road is wet, icy or snow covered
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