2.1 - Vehicle Inspection

Question 1

What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?

Answer 1

Road Safety

Question 2

What things should you check during a trip?

Answer 2

Tires, wheels and rims
Brakes
Lights and reflectors
Brake and electrical connections to trailer
Trailer coupling devices
Cargo securement devices.

Question 3

Name some key steering system parts.

Answer 3

Steering arms; steering wheel; steering wheel shaft; tie rod; drag link; spindle; pitman arm; steering gear box; steering ring knuckle

Question 4

Name some suspension system defects.

Answer 4

Missing nuts, bolts, cotter keys or other parts

Bent, loose or broken parts, such as steering column, steering gear box or tie rods.

Question 5

What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have?

Answer 5

Fire extinguisher; spare electrical fuses and warning devices for parked vehicles

Question 6

What is the minimum tread depth for front tires?

Answer 6

4/32 inch

Question 7

What is the minimum tread depth for other tires (not front tires)?

Answer 7

2/32 inch

Question 8

Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk-around inspection.

Answer 8

Condition of front axle; Condition of steering system; Condition of windshield; Lights and reflectors; Right front turn signal light clean and operating

Question 9

What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?

Answer 9

Not leaking

Question 10

How many red reflective triangles should you carry?

Answer 10

Three

Question 11

How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?

Answer 11

Pump the brake pedal three times, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move, If it does you have a leak.

Question 12

Can you bring the “vehicle inspection memory aide” with you to the test?

Answer 12

No

Question 13

Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?

Answer 13

For safety, so no one moves the vehicle while you are inspecting underneath it.