Pre-Trip 6

Question 1

To test air leakage the air valves should be?

Answer 1

Pressure on brake pedal

Question 2

What should you check the steering linkage for?

Answer 2

Castle Nuts (All of the above)

Question 3

To test air leakage the air valves should be?

Answer 3

Cotter Pins (All of the above)

Question 4

To test air leakage the air valves should be?

Answer 4

Excessive Play (All of the above)

Question 5

To test air leakage the air valves should be?

Answer 5

Illegal welds and cracks (All of the above)

Question 6

Handrails should be checked for?

Answer 6

Tight and secure, properly mounted, all bolts in place, no excessive damage (All of the Above)

Question 7

When you check the alternator,

Answer 7

Make sure it is securely mounted

Question 8

To improve visibility during severe or stormy weather, what must be secure, undamaged, and operating smoothly and correctly?

Answer 8

Wipers / Washers

Question 9

What is the container (hoses) for the mechanism that transforms steering column action into wheel action?

Answer 9

Steering box / Hoses

Question 10

You make sure that hoses and lines are not cut, chafed, spliced, or worn, and not tangled, pinched, or dragged against tractor parts. What are you inspecting?

Answer 10

Air / electric lines

Question 11

If your vehicle has ______, check that they are securely mounted and in good condition whether or not they are required by law.

Answer 11

Splash Guards

Question 12

Check you mirrors from the inside of the cab for?

Answer 12

Adjusted so that you can see

Question 13

What is the container (hoses) for the mechanism that transforms steering column action into wheel action?

Answer 13

Steering box / hoses

Question 14

Gas or hydraulic devices that cushion the vehicle ride and stabilize the vehicle and should be secure without leaks are called?

Answer 14

Shock Absorbers

Question 15

What maintains air pressure in the brake system?

Answer 15

Air compressor / belt

Question 16

What should be fully engaged with no loose or missing pins in the sliding mechanism of the sliding fifth wheel?

Answer 16

Locking Pins

Question 17

Which of the following disengages the engine from the drive train so the vehicle won’t move and reduces the load on the starter motor?

Answer 17

Leaks

Question 18

What carries air or hydraulic fluid to the wheel brake assembly?

Answer 18

Brake hoses / lines

Question 19

You pump the pedal three times and hold it down for five seconds, making sure that the pedal does not move. What are you inspecting?

Answer 19

Hydraulic Brakes

Question 20

How many times do I pump the brake while checking

Answer 20

3 times

Question 21

How many second do I hold the brake down after I pump the brake?

Answer 21

5s

Question 22

What do you inspect to make sure that all are present and free of cracks and distortions and show no signs of looseness such as rust trails or shiny threads?

Answer 22

Lug Nuts

Question 23

What structure supporting the fifth wheel skid plate should be checked for cracks or breaks?

Answer 23

Platform

Question 24

What should be clean with no dirt, illegal stickers, obstructions or damaged to the glass?

Answer 24

Windshields and mirrors

Question 25

Which tires should have a minimum tread depth of 4/32 of an inch?

Answer 25

Steering axle tires

Question 26

What releases the fifth wheel locking jaws so the trailer can be coupled? (You should make sure that it is in the engage position and the safety latch is in place)

Answer 26

Release arm

Question 27

What should you check to be sure it is solid, clear of objects, and securely bolted to the tractor frame?

Answer 27

Catwalk

Question 28

What is the sliding mechanism and locking device for tandem axles on trailers

Answer 28

Tandem release (arm/locking pin)

Question 29

What transmits power from the transmission to the drive axle?

Answer 29

Driveshaft