Review Flashcards
Stopping distance at 15 mph
46 ft
Stopping distance at 30 mph
148 ft
Stopping distance at 45 mph
310 ft
Stoping distance at 50 mph
375 ft
Stopping distance at 55 mph
451 ft
Foot ball field
Reduce speed by _______ when driving on wet roads
Ex. 55mph
1/3rd of the speed limit
35 mph
Reduce speed by _______ when driving on snow
Example 55 mph
1/2
27 mph
When going down a hill, select and maintain speed that isn’t too fast for the :
5 bullets
Shift to proper gear before starting to go down a grade
Length of cargo and vehicle Length of grade Steep of grade Road conditions Weather
Types of vehicle inspections
Pre trip
During trip
After trip
What’s the point of a Pre trip inspections
To help you find problems that can cause a crash or break down
During a trip you should:
Watch gauges for signs of trouble
Use you senses to check for problems
Check these 7 critical items when u stop
Tires, wheels, rims Brakes Brakes and electrical connections Lights and reflectors Trailer coupling devices Cargo securing devices Mirrors
Check tires for these 7
Duals that touch Cut or cracked valve stems Proper air pressure Mismatched sizes Minimum thread depth - 4/32 on steering axles - 2/32 all others Bad wear (cuts bruises, thread separation) Radial or bias ply tires used together
Check these 4 for wheel and rim problems
Rust around nuts (check for tightness)
Missing clamps, spacers, lugs or studs
Mismatched, bent or cracked lock rings
Wheels or rims that have welded repairs
Check brake drums and lining
Cracked drums
Shoes or pads with oil, Grease or brake fluid
Shoes or pads worn thin missing or broken
System steering defects check for
Missing nuts, bolts, cutter keys, or other parts from steerin arm or links
Bent loose or broken parts, such as steering Colums , steering gear box, or tie rods
6 Suspensions defects
Missing/ broken leaves; 1/4 inch or more requires service
Cracked or broken spring hangers
Loose cracked broken missing frames members
Leaking shock absorbers
Torque rod or arm, u-bolts, spring hangers, axle positioning parts missing broken, cracked
Air suspensions leaking or damaged
Exhaust defects
Loose cracked damaged missing exhaust pipes, mufflers,tall pipes, mounting brackets, clamp bolts, nuts, vertical stacks,
Exhaust system parts leaking, or rubbing against tires or any part of vehicle
Inspecting cargo
Not overloaded
Balanced and Secured
Proper papers for the Correct placards
7 step inspection method
Overview Engine In cab Lights Walk around Signal lights Brakes
Step 1 Overview
Look for damage, vehicle leaning side to side, look underneath for leaks, windshield, wiper blades, wiper arms, hazards when pulling out
Step 2 engine check
Engine oil, coolant, power steering fluid, battery fluid, automatic transmission fluid levels,
Check belts for tightness and wear
Leaks
And all connections
Step 3 in cab
Start engine
Check abs
Check Gages for air pressure, oil,temperature, volt meter
Clean mirrors and adjust
Windshield has no illegal stickers or cracks
Windshield wipers
Emergency equipment (extinguisher, spare fuses, 3 cones)
Turn signals and flashers
Test heater
Test parking and service brakes
Seat belt
Air break test
GSALE
GOVERNOR air test STATIC air test APPLIED air test LOW air test EMERGENCY air test
Step 4 lights and reflectors
Brake lights, turn sigs, flashers, head lights, low beams, high beams, tail lights, clearance lights
Step 5 rear inspection
Mud flaps, air line and electrical connections , doors and hinges
