Section B: Side Of Truck/ Back Of Cab Flashcards
1
Q
Mirror
A
- not cracked or broken
- all hardware is tight and in place
- clean and free of illegal stickers
- bracket is properly attached to door
- marker light is not cracked or broken; amber in color and should work
2
Q
Marker light
A
- light, turn signal, and 4-way flasher is secured to the truck
- not cracked or broken
- amber in color and should work
3
Q
Door
A
- latch is secure and works properly
- hinges not broken and are tight and in place
- seal is in tact
4
Q
Fuel cap
A
(Do not remove during test)
- in place
- seal is in good condition
- not leaking
5
Q
Fuel tank
A
- secured by the straps
- not damaged or bent
- not leaking
- straps secured to the frame
- straps not broken and all hardware is in place and tight
- no signs of shifting
6
Q
Steps
A
- secured with all hardware in place and tight
- not broken and free of debris
7
Q
Cargo door
A
- secured to the cab and not damaged
- seal is intact
- closed securely
8
Q
DOT reflectors (top back corners of cab)
A
- tape in place and not faded, peeling, or missing
9
Q
Exhaust
A
(Check as far under the cab as possible)
- secure with all hardware in place and tight
- not touching any lines
- no signs of soot which would indicate a leak
10
Q
Catwalk and steps (if equipped)
A
- secured with all hardware in place and tight
- not broken and free of debris
11
Q
Drive shaft
A
- not bent or broken
- secured at both ends
- nothing twisted around it
- U-joints in good shape at both ends and free of debris
12
Q
Frame and cross members
A
- not bent or broken
- no broken welds or illegal holes
- all hardware in place and tight
13
Q
Torque arm
A
- not bent or broken
- all hardware in place and tight
- bushings are good so it does not move
14
Q
Spring hanger
A
- securely attached
- not broken
- has not been welded
- all hardware is in place and tight
15
Q
Leaf springs
A
- secured to the mount
- not missing or broken
- properly aligned
16
Q
U-bolts
A
- secured in place with all hardware on the bottom and tight
- no indication of shifting ( no clean or shiny spots)
17
Q
Air bag and mounts
A
- secure with all hardware in place and tight
-no abrasions, bubbles, or cuts - not dry rotted or leaking
18
Q
Brake air line
A
- connections are tight at both ends
- not cut, frayed, or rubbing anything
- not leaking
19
Q
Brake chamber
A
- secured with all hardware in place and tight
- no holes or damage
- bands are in place
- not leaking
20
Q
Slack adjuster push rod assembly
A
- secure with all hardware in place and tight
- not bent or broken
- no more than 1 inch of play when brakes are released
21
Q
Brake shoes
A
- not broken or missing
- not covered in oil or grease
- at least 1/4 inch thick
22
Q
Brake drum
A
- not broken
- no welds
- not covered in oil or grease
23
Q
Tires (drive)
A
(All sidewalls)
- no abrasions, bubbles, or cuts
- no tread separation
- evenly worn
- at least 2/32 inch of tread depth
24
Q
Budd rims
A
- butted against each other
- tires do not touch
- free of debris between the tires
25
Rim
- not cracked, bent, or welded on
- bead is not coming apart
26
Lug nuts
- all ten are in place and tight
- no rust streaks indicating looseness
- no shiny threads indicating cross threading
27
Valve stem
- cap is in place
- no leaks
- check to make sure tire is properly inflated
28
Axle or hub oil seal
- not leaking and filled to proper level
- all hardware is in place and tight
29
Mud flap and bracket
- attached securely and is not broken or missing
- not torn or damaged
- secured to the hanger with all hardware in place and tight
- does not touch the ground or tire
- DOT tape is across the top of flap
30
Lights
- brake lights, tail lights, reverse lights, turn signals, and 4-way flashers are secured to the vehicle
- not cracked or broken
- correct color and should work
31
Right turn signal
(Sec B- go to the right of the tractor and cover turn signal)
- secured to the tractor
- correct color
- not broken and should work
