404d Orientation to Vehicle Inspection Flashcards
This module identified several categories of commercial vehicles that are subject to inspection. Identify five (5) of the commercial vehicle categories.
- school bus
- commercial bus (school bus type and motor coaches)
- trucks and truck-tractors
- trailers and semi-trailers
- dollies, jeeps and boosters
Identify the two (2) major regulations developed by the Alberta government that form the basis of the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program in Alberta.
- Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Standards Regulation (Motor Transport Act, Alberta Regulation 211/2006)
- Commercial Vehicle Inspection Regulation (Highway Traffic Act, Alberta Regulation 121/2009)
The Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program recognizes that certain categories of vehicles are exempt from inspection. Identify these categories.
(3)
- farming
- forestry
- fishing
Identify the name of the publication that is used as a guide during a commercial inspection process.
Inspection Methods and Standards Manual
The publication mentioned in question four contains certain information that is used during an inspection process. Identify the five (5) information categories that are included in this manual.
- general areas/systems requiring inspection
- conditions under which the inspection must occur,
- specific components requiring inspection
- general reasons to reject (fail) a component under test
- specific criteria that cause a vehicle to be placed Out of Service.
Identify the two (2) things an inspection technician must do in the event that a vehicle fails a regularly scheduled inspection.
- refuse to issue an inspection certificate and decal for that vehicle
- notify the person who presented the vehicle for the inspection, of the failure of the vehicle to pass the inspection.
The contents of the Inspection Methods and Standards Manual are permanently fixed in the manual. No changes are allowed in order to maintain the consistency of the inspection process.
T/F
false; Amendments are provided to update the Inspection Methods and Standards manual as required by changes in industry and the introduction of new technology.
In order to be licensed as a Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station, a service shop must meet certain qualifications. Identify those qualifications.
(9)
- sufficient internal hard-surfaced floor space
- technicians hand tools
- headlamp aiming equipment
- means to accurately measure brake drums, rotors, brake linings and pads
- a hoist or jack suitable for the weight of the commercial vehicle(s)
- axle stands and/or blocking equipment suitable for the weight of the commercial vehicle (s)
- tire pressure and tread depth gauges
- the means to accurately measure free play or wear in steering and suspension components
- All inspection equipment, gauges and measuring devices, must be in calibration at all times
Identify the two (2) categories of inspection technician licenses that were discussed in this module.
- General Inspection Technician’s License.
- Trailer Inspection Technician’s License.
An inspection certificate and inspection decal must be renewed annually.
T/F
true
