Pre-Trip 3 Flashcards
What should you check each of the fluids in the engine compartment for?
No leaks
The leaf springs, shocks, U-bolts, shackles, and air bags are part of what system?
The Suspension system.
Fanning the brakes down further after the alarm and buzzer come on should result in the parking brake popping out for a single vehicle, and the parking brake and the trailer air supply popping out for a combination vehicle at?
40 PSI
What should the water temperature gauge do when you start the vehicle?
Nothing, then rise slowly as the vehicle warm up.
As Part of your vehicle inspection test, if your vehicle has a semitrailer, you will have to check the landing gear and make sure that there is no damage to
The support frame.
Most 5th wheels are adjustable for weight distribution and turn clearance, these called called sliding 5th wheels, they have a release that needs to be completely in and a locking mechanism. What locks the 5th wheel in place?
Locking pins
If worn, what can cause excessive heat buildup from a reduced ability to absorb and dissipate heat, possibly leading to loss of brake responce?
Brake drum / Linings
During the inspection portion of your CDL skills test, if your vehicle has air brakes and you fail to perform the air brake check correctly,
You’ll fail the entire CDL skills test.
The engine Belts should be checked for?
Both excessive play and cracks, frays, and tears.
What interior lights do you need to check?
High beam indicator light.
What interior lights do you need to check?
Instrument panel lights.
What interior lights do you need to check?
Hazard indicator lights.
What interior lights do you need to check?
Left and right turn indicator lights.
Which of the following do you NOT have to do during the in-cab inspection?
Check the Steps.
When you pull forward, apply _____ and check to see that the vehicle does not pull to either side.
The service brake.
