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28 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
Engine Belts Deflection should be no more than?
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3/4 of an inch
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Remember when starting engine?
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Seat Belt On
Chocks and Parking Break On! Listen for Engine Noises Explain Gauges and ABS light out! Let glow plugs go out |
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Is the heater important?
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Yes I am supposed to show how the defroster works!
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If the vehicle is going to move at all what must I do?
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Have the seat belt on! Remove the chocks!
Put the seat belt on first! Just put it on in general! |
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Remember to mention what about the steering wheel!
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It shouldn't have more than 2 inches of play!
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I might forget the splash guards!
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Mention they are in good shape!
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How many leaf springs can be missing?
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Only 1/4!!! Out of service otherwise!
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What about the hoses?
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Mention any hoses that they are not cracked or leaking!
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What about the drive shaft?
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It isn't bent nor cracked. The joints are free of clutter! Don't have the truck on when inspecting!
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What is the distance when the break is pushed for the slack adjusters?
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No more than 2 inches! Ours automatically adjust.
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What is the minimum tread depth on front steering tires?
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4/32
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What is the minimum tread depth on non-steering tires?
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2/32
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What are the three things they are looking for on tires?
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Inflation, Condition and Depth!
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What are the three Emergency Equipment Pieces they are looking for?
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Fuses, Fire Extinguisher, and Triangles
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What does the C stand for in the lights check?
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Clearance Lights!
Red on rear, Amber elsewhere! |
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What do I need to remember about the lights?
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We need to check all of them.
Left, Right Blinkers 4 Way Headlights, High Beams Backup Lights!, Taillights |
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Explain Stop/Start Maneuver!
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Stop on side of road!
Right turn signal, smooth stop. Don't block anything, Turn on 4 ways after stopped. Apply Parking break. Foot off pedals! When instructed, turn off hazards and merge. Remember left turn signal! |
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Moving Test - Parking Break
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Remove Chocks, Leave Parking break on. Push on gas a little.
Remember seat belts! |
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Moving Test - Service Breaks
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Let the vehicle move at 5mph, hit service break.
Remember seat belts! |
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Governor Cut Out Test!
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Let them know when it cuts out! 120psi. Must not go past 130 psi!
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Governor Cut in Test!
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Drop PSI until it comes on! Must come on before 85 psi!
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Applied Leakage Test
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Turn off parking breaks!
Let pressure build to max! Turn off engine! HOld down break for 1 minute 3 psi for singles, 4 for doubles, 6 for tripples |
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Low Pressure Warning Device Test
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Alarm Must Sound at 55 to 75 Psi!
Engine off, Key On! |
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Spring Break Auto Test!
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Turn Engine Off but Key on.
Hit Air until it comes on. Parking break off! 20 to 45 psi! About 25 psi on our trucks |
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What are the five break tests I must perform with the chocks on!?
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Governor Cut Out Test
Governor Cut In Test Applied Leakage Test Low Pressure Warning Device Test Spring Break Auto On Test! |
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What are the two moving break tests?
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Parking break test!
Service break test! |
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What do I want to ask the examiner about the skills test?
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Can I get out and look? What counts against me?
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What must I remember about the skills test when I end part of the test that goes with the horn blowing?
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Set the parking break!
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