License Class/ Pre Trip Inspection Flashcards
What is a class A vehicle ?
A vehicle with a gvwr of 26,001 lbs or more towing a trailer of 10,001 lbs or more
What is a class B vehicle ?
A vehicle with a gvwr of 2600,1 lbs or more (normally straight trucks)
What is a class C vehicle ?
A vehicle less than 26,001 lbs transporting 16 or more ppl or hazardous materials
What should you do when approaching a vehicle ?
See if vehicle is leaning to one side, look for obvious damage, fluid leaks or hazards to vehicle
What is step 1 of a pre trip inspection ?
Check the last pre trip inspection report
What is step 2 of a pre trip inspection ?
Check all engine fluid levels, security and condition of belts, look for leaks and check all wiring insulation.
How do you check the abs (anti braking system), and air pressure ?
The abs light on dash should come on then turn off, and air pressure should build from 50 - 90 psi in 3 min
How do you avoid rolling back when accelerating ?
Partially engage clutch before taking foot off brake, engage e brake the accelerate, or engage trailer brake hand valve
What could happen you accelerate too roughly ?
If pulling a trailer trailercoupling could be damaged or if in inclimate weather drive wheels may spin
What is step 3 of a pre trip inspection ?
Engage parking brake and gearshift, listen to engine for noise. Look at all gauges. Controls, mirrors and emergency equipment.
What is step 4 of the pre trip inspection ?
Turn off the engine, turn on and check all lights.
What is the rule of thumb for backing ?
Back towards the driver’s side so you can see behind you.
How can we know when to shift up ?
Watch tachometer and shift when truck is at its top rpm range, orlearn what speed your gears are good for and use speedometer.
When should you down shift ?
Before starting down a hill or entering a curve
What are all the steps of backing ?
Start in proper position, look at your path, use mirrors on both sides, back slowly, back and turn to the drivers side, use a helper.
