Chapter-2 Driving Safely

Question 1

A ________ ___________ will help you find problems that could cause a crash or breakdown.

Answer 1

Pre-trip inspection

Question 2

During a trip, what senses should you use to check for problems?

Answer 2

Look, listen, smell, and feel

Question 3

True or False
critical items should be checked when you stop.

• tires, wheels and rims.
• brakes.
• lights and reflectors.
• brake and electrical connections to trailer.
• trailer coupling devices.
• Cargo securement devices

Answer 3

True

Question 4

You should do an __________ __________ at the end of the trip.

Answer 4

After-trip inspection and report.

Question 5

What is the most important reason why we should inspect our vehicle?

Answer 5

Safety

Question 6

How much tread depth do you need on the front and other tires?

Answer 6

At least 4/32 tread depth in front and 2/32 inch on other tires. No fabric should show through the tread or sidewall.

Question 7

What should you look for when inspecting your tires?

Answer 7

• too much or too little air pressure
• tread depth 4/32 front and 2/32 inch on other tires
• cuts or other damages
• tread separation
• dual tires that come in contact with each other or parts of the vehicle
• mismatched sizes
• radial and bias-ply tires used together
• cut or cracked valve stems

Question 8

How many steps are in the CDL Pre-trip Vehicle Inspection Test?

Answer 8

Seven

Question 9

What should you look for when approaching the vehicle when preparing for the Seven-step Inspection method?

Answer 9

• damage or vehicle leaning to one side
• look under the vehicle for fresh oil, coolant, grease, or fuel leaks.
• check the area around the vehicle for hazards to vehicle movement.

Question 10

What is step 1 in the seven-step inspection vehicle method?

Answer 10

Vehicle Overview

Review last vehicle inspection report.

Question 11

What is step 2 in the seven-step inspection vehicle method?

Answer 11

Check engine compartment

Check that the parking brakes are on And/Or wheels chocked

Question 12

When checking the engine compartment in the seven step inspection method what do you look for?

Answer 12

• Engine oil level
• Coolant level in radiator; conditions of hoses
• power steering fluid level; hose condition (if so equipped).
• Windshield washer fluid level.
• Battery fluid level, connections and tie downs
• Automatic transmission fluid level
• check belts for tightness and excessive wear
• any fluid leaks in the engine compartment