Starting, Braking, Backing

Question 1

What is the maximum time to engage starter to avoid overheating?

Answer 1

15 seconds

Question 2

What are 2 things to check immediately after starting engine?

Answer 2

Gauges, make sure they are in operating range.

DVIR

Question 3

What are the two steps before engaging starter?

Answer 3

Parking brake, transmission selector in neutral.

Question 4

In what way do you apply pressure to brakes?

Answer 4

Gradually

Question 5

What are two reason to release breaks gradually?

Answer 5

To avoid wheel hop or skidding.

Question 6

What are two things to do Before backing?

Answer 6

Clear area, sound horn.

Question 7

What are three things to do during backing?

Answer 7

Back slowly, use mirrors, use lights.

Question 8

Who does Vivi love? <3 <3 <3

Answer 8

<3 <3 <3 TJ <3 <3 <3

Question 9

What are three things to do before exiting shifter after you’ve backed up for coupling?

Answer 9

1. Tug test
2. put transmission in neutral
3. apply parking brake.

Question 10

What are three things to do before first exiting shifter for uncoupling?

Answer 10

1. Verify correct bay/door number
2. Lower fifth wheel until landing gear contacts ground
3. place tractor-trailer protection valve in emergency position.

Question 11

What are two things to do before re-entering shifter for uncoupling?

Answer 11

Uncouple air lines from trailer, disconnect light cord.

Question 12

What are three things to do before pulling forward for uncoupling?

Answer 12

1. Release parking brake
2. place transmission in forward gear
3. Press in fifth wheel release.

Question 13

What are seven things to do for coupling pre-trip?

after exiting shifter and before re-entering shifter for coupling

Answer 13

1. Connect airlines and lightcord
2. Check rear of trailer
3. warn people in area about coupling
4. check fifth wheel locking mechanism
5. Check height of fifth wheel and trailer
6. Check license on trailer for expiration
7. Check trailer and wheels for damage

Question 14

What are four things to do before backing for coupling?

Answer 14

1. Verify correct trailer&bay/door number
2. Put transmission in reverse
3. check area behind vehicle
4. sound horn

Question 15

What are 2 things to do AS you’re backing for Coupling?

Answer 15

1. Raise fifth wheel to appropriate level to trailer

2. Slowly couple to trailer. Listen and feel for coupling.

Question 16

What range should the Water Temperature Gauge be?

Answer 16

160o-210o

Question 17

What range should the Oil Pressure Gauge be?

Answer 17

10-60 PSI

Question 18

What range should the Air Pressure Gauge be?

Answer 18

90-120 PSI

Question 19

What range should the Tachometer Gauge be?

Answer 19

600-800 RPM - idle range

Question 20

What range should the Voltmeter Gauge be?

Answer 20

13-14 volts

Question 21

What should the Ampmeter be?

Answer 21

Center or neutral

Question 22

What range should the Fuel Gauge be?

Answer 22

Not empty

Question 23

How many gauges do you need to check?

Answer 23

Seven

Question 24

Which gauges do you need to check?

Answer 24

Water Temperature
Oil Pressure
Air Pressure
Tachometer
Voltmeter
Ampmeter
Fuel Gauge

Question 25

What’s the 4 steps for last part of the pretrip?

Answer 25

Turn off the car
Turn off parking brake
Turn off air valve
Pump brakes valve pops out