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What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?
Safety for yourself and other road users.
What things should you check during a trip?
Gauges for signs of trouble,tires,wheels,rims,lights and reflectors, brake and electrical connections,trailer coupling devices & cargo securement devices
Name some key steering system parts.
Steering wheel, steering shaft,tie rod.. just to name a few.
What four senses should you use when driving?
Look, listen,smell, feel
What emergancee equipment should you be equipped with?
Fire extinguisher,spare electrical fuses, 3 reflective warning triangles
Name three suspension system defects.
Cracked or broken spring hangers,leaking shock absorbers,Any loose,cracked,broken or missing frame members.
Air pressure should build from what to what in 90 seconds?
50 -90 psi
What is the first thing you do when backing safely?
Start in the proper position
What is the most important hand signal between you and a helper when backing up?
STOP!!
What are the two ways of knowing when to shift?
Rpm & Mph
What are retarders used for?
Help slow the vehicle and reduce the need for brakes.
How far ahead do you look when driving?
12-15 seconds
Why do you need to make regular checks on your mirrors?
To be aware of traffic and your vehicle
Name special situations that require more than regular mirror checks.
Lane changes,turns,merges and tight maneuvers.
What are three good rules for signaling turns?
Signal early,signal continuously,cancel signal once fully turned
Is it ok to signal other drivers to pass you?
No! You could cause an accident and could cost you thousands of dollars.
What are the three factors of stopping distance?
Perception + Reaction + Stopping Distance = Total Stopping Distance.
How much greater is the impact if you double your speed?
4 times greater
Do empty trucks require less stopping distance then a fully loaded truck?
No, they require more because an empty truck has less traction.