Section 2 - Pre-trip Inspection Flashcards
What is the most important reason to inspect your vehicle?
safety
What things should you check during a trip?
- gauges
- use you senses (look, listen, smell, feel)
- critical items when you stop
- tires
- brakes
- lights and reflectors
- brake and electrical connections to trailer
- trailer coupling devices
- cargo securement devices
What are the three types of vehicle inspection?
pre-trip inspection
during a trip
after-trip inspection and report
Tire problems: too much or too little ____________
air pressure
You need at least ______ tread depth in every major groove on front tires and _______ tread depth on every other tire.
front - 4/32 inch
other - 2/32 inch
name some tire problems
- air pressure
- bad wear
- cuts or other damage
- dual tires that come in contact with each other
- tread separation
- mismatched sizes
- radial and bias ply tires used together
- cut or cracked valve stems
- regrooved, recapped or retreaded tires on the front wheels of a bus (prohibited)
Name some key steering system parts.
steering wheel tie rod steering shaft hydraulic fluid reservoir gear box Pitman Arm drag link steering knuckle spindle steering arm power steering cylinder
Name some suspension system defects
- spring hangers that allow movement of axle from proper position
- cracked or broken shackles or spring hammers
- missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring
- broken leaves in a multi-leaf spring or leaves that have shifted so they might hit a tire or other moving parts
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have?
- fire extinguisher
- spare electrical fuses
- warning devices for parked vehicles (3 reflective triangles)
You must make sure the truck is not ____________ and the cargo is _____________ and ___________ before each trip.
overloaded
balanced and secured
What are some things that should be checked when checking the engine compartment?
- engine oil level
- coolant level in radiator
- power steering fluid level
- windshield washer fluid
- battery fluid level
- automatic transmission fluid level
- check belts for tightness and excessive wear
- leaks in the engine compartment
- cracked, worn electrical wiring insulation
What should you notice during the start engine and inspect phase?
- listen for noises in engine
- look at the guages
- check conditions of controls
- mirrors and windshields
- emergency equipment
Why should you put the key in your pocket during pre-trip inspection?
It is unsafe to leave the key in the ignition when you walk away from the vehicle.
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the pre-trip inspection.
- condition of front axle
- condition of steering system
- condition of windshield
- lights and reflectors
How can you test for a hydraulic brake leak?
pump the brake pedal three times. Then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move.
