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| When you start the engine to inspect for normal operations, what gauges should you use to help you? |
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| a.oil pressure b.ammerter/voltmeter c.coolant temperature d.engine oil temp. e.warning lights and/or buzzers f.air gauge |
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| Do federal and state laws require you to inspect your vehicle? |
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| Yes, and they may inspect your vehicle |
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| When doing a walk around inspection, what should you look for on the rear of the vehicle? |
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| a.lights and reflectors b.license plates c.splash guards d.cargo secure |
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| Name 3 out of 4 things that you should look for while inspecting the exhaust system. |
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| 1.loose, broken, or missing exhaust pipes, mufflers, tailpipes, or vertical stacks 2.loose, broken or missing mounting brackets, clamps, bolts, or nuts 3.exhaust system parts rubbing against fuel system parts, tires, or other moving parts of the vehicle 4.exhaust system parts that are leaking |
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| How many reflective warning triangles should you carry in your vehicle? |
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| When performing an inside the cab inspection on the brakes, what possible 4 different brakes systems must you check(if so equipped)? |
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Definition
| 1.foot brake 2.trailer brakes if equipped 3.parking brake 4.retarder controls if so equipped |
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| What are considered critical items to check when you are stopped? |
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| *tires, wheels, and rims *brakes *lights and reflectors *brake and electrical connections to trailer *trailer coupling devices *cargo securing devices |
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| During an in cab brake inspection, how would you test a hydraulic brake system for leaks? |
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| pump the brake pedal 3 times, then apply firm pressure and hold for five seconds. the pedal should not move, if it dose there may be a leak or other problem that needs fixing |
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| Name 5 out of 8 signs to look for when inspecting the condition of the tires of your vehicle |
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| 1.to much or to little tire pressure 2.cuts or other damage 3.tread separation 4. dual tires that come in contact with each other or anything else 5.mismatched sizes 6.radial and bias-ply tires used together 7.cut or cracked valve stems 8.regrooved, recapped, orretreaded tires are prohibited on the front axle of a bus |
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| How do you check that the spring brakes come on automatically? |
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| With the engine off, continuously step on and off the foot brake to bring tank pressure down to 40-20psi, doing so should make the "parking brake" knob to activate, causing the spring brake to activate |
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| Your are required to show that you know how to do a pre trip inspection on a CMV to obtain your CDL. What aides are you allowed to use while doing so? |
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| You are allowed to use the diagrams from pages 2-6, 2-7, 2-8 from you Arizona Commercial Driver License Manual |
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| When inspecting the tire tread, what depths on which axles are acceptable |
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| you need at least 4/32 in. tread depth in every grove on the front tires. 2/32 in. on other tires |
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| When doing a walk around inspection of the front right and left sides of the vehicle what should you look for? |
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| a.front wheels rims and tires b.front suspension parts and axle c.front brakes d.drivers side door glass should be clean e.door locks work properly f.fuel tanks g.condition of visible parts on undercarriage h.cargo secured |
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| Name 4 out of 5 things to look for when inspecting your vehicles wheels and rims |
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Definition
| 1.damaged rims(hairline cracks) 2.rust around wheel nuts may mean they are loose, check tightness 3.missing clamps, spacers, studs, or lugs mean danger 4.mismatched, bent, or cracked lock rings are dangerous 5.wheels or rims that have had welding repairs are not safe |
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| How should you test for air leakage rates on your vehicle? |
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| with all brakes released, and fully charged, turn off engine and check for any air pressure loss. it should not be more then 2psi/min for a single vehicle(3psi/min for combo). At 90psi reapply the foot brakes and after initial pressure loss it should not be more then 3psi/min for single(4psi/min for combo) |
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| What happens when a federal or state inspector deem your vehicle unsafe? |
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| They will put it "out-of-service" until it is fixed. |
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| Name 6 out of 9 things you should check for when inspecting the engine compartment. |
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Definition
| 1.oil level 2.coolant level in radiator and condition of its hoses 3.power steering fluid level and hoses 4.windshield washer fluid levels 5.battery fluid levels, connectors, and tie downs(if equipped in engine compartment) 6.automatic tranny fluid if so equipped 7.check belts for tightness and wear and learn how much give each belt(alternator, water pump, air compressor) should have 8.leaks in the engine compartment(fuel, coolant, oil, p/s, hydraulic, and battery) 9.cracked or worn wiring insulation |
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| What do you look for when inspecting the brake drums or shoes? |
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| 1.cracked drums 2.shoes or pads with oil, grease, or brake fluid on them 3.shoes worn dangerously thin, missing, or broken |
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| Name 3 out of 4 things you should look for while inspecting the steering system. |
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| 1.missing nuts, bolts, cotter keys, or other parts 2.bent,loose, or broken parts, such as steering column, steering gear box or tie rods 3.power steering hoses, pumps, fluid level, and leaks 4.steering wheel play of more then 10 degrees (aprox. 2in. movement at the rim of a 20in. wheel) that can make it hard to steer |
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| When doing a walk around inspection of the rear right and left sides of the vehicle, what should you look for? |
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| a.condition of all wheels and rims including trailers b.wheel bearing/seals not leaking c.suspension d.brakes e.lights |
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| What safety equipment must be equipped or on board your vehicle? |
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| a.fire extinguisher(s) b.spare electrical fuses(unless equipped with circuit breakers) c.warning devices for parked vehicles d.seat belts for both front seats |
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| When doing a walk around inspection on the front of the vehicle, what should you look for? |
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| a.condition of front axle b.condition of steering system c.condition of windshield d.lenses and reflectors |
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| Why should you inspect your vehicle before starting a trip? |
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| For the safety of yourself and others on the road |
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| When checking the rate of air pressure buildup in a standard dual air tank system, how fast should it build and from what psi to what psi is normal? |
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| from 85 to 100 psi within 45 seconds |
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| Name 5 out of 8 things you should look for while inspecting the suspension system. |
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Definition
| 1.spring hangers that allow movement of axle from proper position 2.cracked or broken spring hangers 3.missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring(if 1/4 or more are missing, it will put the vehicle OOS 4.broken leaves in a multi-leaf spring or leaves that have shifted so they might hit a tire or other parts 5.leaking shock absorbers 6.torque rod or arm, u-bolts, spring hangers or other axle positioning parts that are cracked, damaged, or missing 7.air suspension systems that are damaged and/or leaking 8.any loose, cracked, broken, or missing frame members |
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| During a trip, what should you take note of for your safety? |
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| a. watch gauges for signs of trouble b.use your senses to check for problems (look, listen, smell, and feel) |
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