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