Pre and Post Trip Inspections Flashcards
After the initial 50-mile check, how often must you conduct additional on-the-road inspections of the cargo securement and securement devices?
a. Whenever a change of duty status is made, every three hours, or 150 miles, whichever comes first
b. Whenever you stop for fuel or every 150 miles, whichever comes first
c. If you are stopped for a roadside inspection and fail
d. Both A and C
A. Whenever a change of duty status is made, every three hours, or 150 miles, whichever comes first
Before you inspect the engine compartment and front axle components:
a. verify the parking brakes have been set.
b. put the vehicle’s keys in the ignition, depress the clutch, and start the engine.
c. remove the chocks from the wheels.
d. close the hood.
A. Verify the parking brakes have been set
If the previous driver found defects and noted them on a DVIR, what must you do before operating that vehicle again?
a. Ensure that any items listed defective/deficient that may affect the safe operation of the vehicle were repaired.
b. The original copy of the DVIR must be received at the carrier’s home terminal.
c. A Master Diesel Technician must personally certify the vehicle is safe for operation.
d. All of the above.
A. Ensure that any items listed defective/deficient that may affect the safe operation of the vehicle were repaired
In order to put a commercial motor vehicle on the road, you must first:
a. complete and sign a DVIR.
b. ask a mechanic about the vehicle’s condition.
c. conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection.
d. perform a short test drive to verify safe operation.
C. conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection
What is the minimum tread depth for the steer-tire?
a. 2/32 inch
b. 4/32 inch
c. 6/32 inch
d. 8/32 inch
B. 4/32 inch
When inspecting the brake assembly, you should ensure:
a. the slack adjusters are snug and tight.
b. the brake shoes have at least a quarter-inch lining.
c. air brake lines have no more than four cracks.
d. all of the above.
B. The brake shoes have at least a quarter-inch lining
What is the only circumstance you are not required to inspect your cargo and load securing devices?
a. If your load is sealed and you have been ordered not to open it
b. If your vehicle is loaded in a way that makes cargo inspection impossible
c. If your destination is less than 100-air miles from your home terminal
d. Both A and B
D. Both A and B
What items should a post-trip inspection include?
a. Brakes, steering, and lighting
b. Oil and tire pressure
c. The same items as the pre-trip inspection except for things affected by heat
d. Only items known to be defective
C. The same items as the pre-trip inspection except for things affected by heat
When do the regulations require drivers of property-carrying CMVs to complete and sign a DVIR?
a. At the start of their work day for each vehicle they intend to operate during that shift
b. Whenever a defect or deficiency is discovered or reported
c. When a change of duty status is made, every three hours, or every 150 miles, whichever comes first
d. At the end of their work day for any vehicle or equipment they used during that shift
B. Whenever a defect or deficiency is discovered or reported
When is it appropriate to conduct a post-trip inspection?
a. Whenever it’s most convenient, but before the start of your next day
b. The same exact time every evening, regardless of where you are
c. At the end of every work day
d. Right before 12 midnight, when your next day begins on your driver’s daily log
C. At the end of every work day
