Ch.3 Trip Inspection

Question 1

Definition of
Commercial Vehicle

Answer 1

Vehicle operated on Highway
By or On Behalf of a person
for transportation purpose

Doesn’t include Private Passenger Vehicle

Question 2

Daily Vehicle Inspection includes

Answer 2

1. One/combination of vehicles
2. Use of Schedule (lists vehicle components & systems)
3. Inspection valid for 24 hrs
4. Driver completes report
5. Driver carries Schedule & Report in vehicle
6. Driver records defects
7. Driver reports defect to Carrier

Question 3

Vehicles which require inspection under regulation of

1. Alberta
2. Federal

Answer 3

1. Alberta
   a. Truck/Tractor/Trailer
   ≥ 11794 kg
   b. Commercial vehicles
   ≥ 11 seats (incl. driver)
2. Federal
   a. Truck/Tractor/Trailer
   ≥ 4500 kg
   b. Commercial vehicles
   ≥ 11 seats (incl. driver)

Question 4

Truck/ Tractor/ Trailer use
Trip Inspection Schedule __

Answer 4

Schedule 1

published by CCTA

Question 5

4 Notices of Enroute Rest/Check Stop Inspection

Answer 5

1. Completely off the road
2. Able to Enter/Exit the stop
3. Do Not Stop @ Hill bottom / Uphill slope
4. Adequate Acceleration Lane (to merge to Highway)

Question 6

Vehicles required to report to Inspection Station

Answer 6

1. All Commercial Vehicles
2. Combination weight ≥ 4500kg

when highway lights flashing

Question 7

In Inspection Station
when
Light Board Instruction

“PARK”

Answer 7

1. Park in lot
2. Bring vehicle & driver docs to Station

Question 8

Post-Trip Inspection
for School Bus

Answer 8

Both inside/outside

1. Lost article/children
2. Clean floor
3. Emergency Equipment condition
4. Tires
5. Minor Damage/ Fluid leaks