Cdl Training

Front 1

What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?

Back 1

Safety
Federal and state inspectors may inspect your vehicle and judge if it is safe or not.

Front 2

What things should you check during a trip?

Back 2

Watch gauges for signs of trouble.
Use your senses to check for problems.
Check critical items when you stop:
-Tires,wheels,rims.
-Brakes
-Lights and reflectors.
-Brake and electrical connections to
trailer.
-Trailer coupling devices.
-Cargo securement devices

Front 3

Name some key steering system parts.

Back 3

-steering arms
-steering gear box
-pitman arm
-drag link
-spindle
-steering ring knuckle

Front 4

Name some suspension system defects.

Back 4

-movement of spring hangers.
-cracked or broken spring hangers.
-missing or broken leaf springs,if 1/4 or more are missing it's out of service.
-leaking shock absorbers.
-torque rod or arm, u-bolts, spring hangers, or other axle positioning parts that are cracked, damaged or missing.
-air suspension systems that are damaged and/or leaking.
-any loose,cracked,broken or missing frame members.

Front 5

What 3 kinds of emergency equipment must you have?

Back 5

-fire extinguishers.
-spare electrical fuses.
-warning devices for parked vehicles such as 3 reflective warning triangles.

Front 6

What is the minimum tread depth for front tires?

Back 6

4/32 in every major groove

Front 7

What is the minimum tread depth for other tires?

Back 7

2/32