Montana CDL Exam - Section 2 fully solved & updated

What should you be doing while driving in regards to safety? - answer-1. Watch gauges for signs of trouble. 2. Use your senses to check for problems (look, listen, smell, feel). What should you check every time you stop? - answer-1. Tires, wheels and rims. 2. Brakes. 3. Lights and reflectors. 4. Brake and electrical connections to trailer. 5. Trailer coupling devices. 6. Cargo securement devices. (Straps) Tire Inspection: How much tread depth do you need in every major groove on your front tires? - answer-4/32 inch. You need at least 2/32 inch for all other tires. Tire Inspection: These tire problems won't be an issue on the vehicles you'll be driving, but you'll need to know they're not allowed. - answer-Mismatched sizes, Radial and Bias-Ply tires used together, and re-grooved, recapped or retreaded tires on the front wheels of a bus. Tire Inspection: Besides tread depth and too much or too little air, what other visual inspections should you perform. - answer-1. Cuts or other damage. 2. Cut or cracked valve stems. 3. Tread separation. 4. Dual tires in contact with each other or parts of the vehicle. Wheel and Rim Problems: What should you need to know about lug nuts? - answer-1. Rust around wheel nuts may mean the nuts are loose, check tightness. 2. After a tire has been changed, stop a short while later and re-check tightness of nuts. Wheel and Rim Problems: Besides lug nuts, what else should you be looking for. - answer-RIMS, LOCK RINGS, CLAMPS, SPACERS, LUGS, STUDS 1. Damaged rims. 2. Rims or wheels that have been welded. 3. Missing clamps, spacers, studs or lugs. 4. Mismatched, bent or cracked lock rings. Brake Drums or Shoes: What should you look for. - answer-1. Cracked Drums. 2. Shoes with oil, grease or brake fluid on them. 3. Shoes that are worn thin, missing or broken. Steering System: What might be missing? - answer-1. Nuts 2. Bolts 3. Cotter Keys 4. Other parts. Steering System: What might be bent or broken? - answer-1. Steering Column 2. Steering Gear Box 3. Tie Rods Steering System: What should you check on a truck with power steering. - answer-Hoses, pumps, fluid level and leaks. Steering System: How much play in the steering wheel will make it hard to steer. - answer-10 degrees (2 inches on a 20" wheel) Suspension System : What should you look out for with spring hangers? - answer-1. Cracked or broken. 2. Allow movement of the axle from the proper position. Suspension System: How many broken or missing leafs will put you out of service. - answer-1/4 or more missing or broken leaves. Any defect could be dangerous. Especially look for leaves that could hit a tire or other part. Suspension System: What should you check for leaks. - answer-Shock absorbers and air suspension systems. Suspension System: What else should you check to see if it's cracked, damaged or missing? - answer-1. Torque rod or arm. 2. U-Bolts 3. Spring Hangers 4. Other Axel Positioning Parts. 5. Frame Members. Exhaust System: Why should you care? - answer-A broken exhaust system can let poisonous fumes into the cab. Exhaust System: What should you look for? - answer-Rubbing and leaks. Also, Loose, broken or missing: 1. Exaust Pipes 2. Mufflers 3. Tailpipes 4. Vertical Stacks 5. Brackets, clamps, bolts and nuts. Emergency Equipment: What do you need to have in your cab at all times. (IMPORTANT) - answer-1. Fire Extinguisher 2. Spare Electrical Fuses 3. Warning devices (3 Triangles or Flares) Cargo Inspection: What should you check before each trip? - answer-1. That you're not overloaded. 2. That the cargo is balanced. 3. That the cargo is secured. If you had hazardous materials, that you've got the proper papers and placarding. Safety Inspection: How often should you check the securement of your cargo? - answer-After the first 50 miles of your trip, and every 150 miles or 3 hours thereafter. (Whichever comes first) Seven-Step Inspection: What should you look for as you approach the vehicle? - answer-1. General Condition. 2. Damage or leaning to one side. 3. Fresh oil, coolant, grease or fuel leaks. 4. Make sure area is free of hazards to movement (people, vehicles, objects, low-hanging wires, limbs, etc.) Seven-Step Inspection: What is Step 1. - answer-Review the last vehicle inspection report and confirm that any defects reported have been repaired or certified as not needing to be repaired. Seven-Step Inspection: Step 2 is to check the engine compartment. What is the first thing you should check before opening the hood? - answer-That the parking brakes are on and/or the wheels are chocked. Seven-Step Inspection: What fluid levels and hoses should you check? - answer-1. Engine Oil 2. Coolant in radiator 3. Power Steering Fluid. 4. Windshield Fluid 5. Battery Fluid (May not be in engine, also check that it's secured) 6. Automatic Transmission Fluid (may need to be running) Seven-Step Inspection: Besides fluid levels and hose condition, what else are you looking for in the engine? - answer-1. Leaks 2. Belts (tightness and wear) 3. Electrical wiring (cracked or worn insulation) Seven-Step Inspection: What is step 3? - answer-Start the engine and inspect the cab.