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Most important reason for vehicle Safety
inspection ?
What things should you check during Instruments, air pressure gauge, temp gauge,
a trip? pressure gauge, ammeter/voltmeter, mirrors, tires,
cargo/ cargo covers, lights.
Name some key steering system Steering wheel, tie rod, steering shaft, hydraulic
parts. fluid reservoir, gear box, pitman arm, drag link,
steering knuckle, spindle, steering arm, power
steering cylinder.
Name some suspension system Spring hangers that allow movement of axle from
defects. 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 Fire extinguisher, 3 reflective triangles, spare fuses.
equipment should you have?
, What is the minimum tread depth for 4/32-inch front; 2/32-inch rear.
tires?
Things to check on front of vehicle Front axle, steering system, windshield, wipers,
during walk around inspection. lights and reflectors.
What should wheel bearing seals be Leaks.
checked for?
How do you test hydraulic brakes for Pump the brake pedal 3 times and then hold
leaking? pressure for 5 seconds; the pedal should not move.
Why put the starter switch key in you For your safety.
pocket during pre-trip inspection?
Why should you back toward the So you can see better.
driver's side?
If stopped on a hill, how can you Partly engage the clutch before you take your foot
start without rolling back? off the brake; put on the parking break whenever
necessary to keep from rolling back.
When backing, why is it important to Because there are blind spots you can't see.
use a helper?
What's the most important hand Stop.
signal that you and the helper should
agree on?
What are 2 special conditions where Before starting down a hill; before entering a
you should downshift? curve.