DMV Pretrip Script (Front Tire)

Question 1

Shocks

Answer 1

The shock absorbers are secure and not leaking

Question 2

Air Bags

Answer 2

The air bag is not damaged or leaking and mounted securly

Question 3

U-Bolt

Answer 3

The U-bolts on the suspension are secure and not missing, broken, or loose

Question 4

Air Mounts

Answer 4

The air bag mounts are in place and not damaged

Question 5

Hoses

Answer 5

Brake hoses should supply air to the brakes. Hoses are not cracked, worn, or frayed. All couplings and fittings are secure and not leaking.

Question 6

Brake Chamber

Answer 6

The brake chamber is not leaking, cracked, or dented. It is mounted securley and there are not loose or missing clamps.

Question 7

Slack Adjustor & Pushrod

Answer 7

The slack adjustor should be securley mounted and have no bent, broken, loose or missing parts. When the brakes are released and pulled by hand, the pushrod should not move more than 1 inch.

Question 8

Brake Drum

Answer 8

The brake drum has no cracks holes or any loose or missing bolts. the brake linings should not be worn dangerously thin. The drum and linings have no grease or oil on them.

Question 9

Steering box

Answer 9

The steering box should be securley mounted, not leaking, and have no missing nuts, bolts, or cotter pins. There should be no power steering flud leaks or damage to the hoses.

Question 10

Linkages

Answer 10

Links, arms, and rods from the steering box to the wheel are not worn or cracked. The joints and sockets are not worn or loose. There should be no loose or missng nuts, bolts, or cotter pins.