Class F - GA
Class F – GA Exam Study Guide
Questions with Verified Solutions 2025
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? -Correct Answer
✔Safety. Safety for yourself and another road user.
What things should you check during a trip? -Correct Answer ✔Watch gauges,
mirrors, and use your senses to check for problems...LOOK, LISTEN, AND
SMELL.
Name some key steering system parts. -Correct 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 -Correct 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 kinds of emergency equipment must you have? -Correct Answer ✔fire
extinguisher, 3 reflective triangles, spare fuses
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? For other tires? -Correct 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.
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Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk
around inspection? -Correct Answer ✔Condition of front axle, Condition of
steering system, Condition of windshield, Lights and reflectors.
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? -Correct Answer ✔leaks
How many red reflective triangles should you carry? -Correct Answer ✔three
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? -Correct 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? -
Correct Answer ✔to prevent someone from moving the truck
Why should you back towards the driver's side? -Correct 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? -Correct
Answer ✔Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
When backing, why is it important to use a helper? -Correct Answer ✔There are
blind spots you cant see!
What's the most important hand signal that you can the helper should agree on? -
Correct Answer ✔Stop
Class F - GA
Class F – GA Exam Study Guide
Questions with Verified Solutions 2025
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? -Correct Answer
✔Safety. Safety for yourself and another road user.
What things should you check during a trip? -Correct Answer ✔Watch gauges,
mirrors, and use your senses to check for problems...LOOK, LISTEN, AND
SMELL.
Name some key steering system parts. -Correct 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 -Correct 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 kinds of emergency equipment must you have? -Correct Answer ✔fire
extinguisher, 3 reflective triangles, spare fuses
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? For other tires? -Correct 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.
Class F - GA
, Class F - GA
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk
around inspection? -Correct Answer ✔Condition of front axle, Condition of
steering system, Condition of windshield, Lights and reflectors.
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? -Correct Answer ✔leaks
How many red reflective triangles should you carry? -Correct Answer ✔three
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? -Correct 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? -
Correct Answer ✔to prevent someone from moving the truck
Why should you back towards the driver's side? -Correct 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? -Correct
Answer ✔Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
When backing, why is it important to use a helper? -Correct Answer ✔There are
blind spots you cant see!
What's the most important hand signal that you can the helper should agree on? -
Correct Answer ✔Stop
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