Review

Question 1

Stopping distance at 15 mph

Answer 1

46 ft

Question 2

Stopping distance at 30 mph

Answer 2

148 ft

Question 3

Stopping distance at 45 mph

Answer 3

310 ft

Question 4

Stoping distance at 50 mph

Answer 4

375 ft

Question 5

Stopping distance at 55 mph

Answer 5

451 ft

Foot ball field

Question 6

Reduce speed by _______ when driving on wet roads

Ex. 55mph

Answer 6

1/3rd of the speed limit

35 mph

Question 7

Reduce speed by _______ when driving on snow

Example 55 mph

Answer 7

1/2

27 mph

Question 8

When going down a hill, select and maintain speed that isn’t too fast for the :

5 bullets

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Types of vehicle inspections

Answer 9

Pre trip
During trip
After trip

Question 10

What’s the point of a Pre trip inspections

Answer 10

To help you find problems that can cause a crash or break down

Question 11

During a trip you should:

Answer 11

Watch gauges for signs of trouble

Use you senses to check for problems

Question 12

Check these 7 critical items when u stop

Answer 12

Tires, wheels, rims 
Brakes
Brakes and electrical connections
Lights and reflectors
Trailer coupling devices
Cargo securing devices
Mirrors

Question 13

Check tires for these 7

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Check these 4 for wheel and rim problems

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Check brake drums and lining

Answer 15

Cracked drums
Shoes or pads with oil, Grease or brake fluid
Shoes or pads worn thin missing or broken

Question 16

System steering defects check for

Answer 16

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

Question 17

6 Suspensions defects

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Exhaust defects

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Inspecting cargo

Answer 19

Not overloaded
Balanced and Secured
Proper papers for the Correct placards

Question 20

7 step inspection method

Answer 20

Overview 
Engine
In cab
Lights 
Walk around 
Signal lights 
Brakes

Question 21

Step 1 Overview

Answer 21

Look for damage, vehicle leaning side to side, look underneath for leaks, windshield, wiper blades, wiper arms, hazards when pulling out

Question 22

Step 2 engine check

Answer 22

Engine oil, coolant, power steering fluid, battery fluid, automatic transmission fluid levels,
Check belts for tightness and wear
Leaks
And all connections

Question 23

Step 3 in cab

Answer 23

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

Question 24

Air break test

Answer 24

GSALE

GOVERNOR air test
STATIC air test
APPLIED air test
LOW air test
EMERGENCY air test

Question 25

Step 4 lights and reflectors

Answer 25

Brake lights, turn sigs, flashers, head lights, low beams, high beams, tail lights, clearance lights

Question 26

Step 5 rear inspection

Answer 26

Mud flaps, air line and electrical connections , doors and hinges