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Why inspect
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could save you problems later, break down on the road
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Why pre trip
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help you find problems that could cause a crash or breakdown
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During a trip you should
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watch gauges for signs of trouble, look, feel, smell, listen
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Front tires
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4/32 inch tread depth major groove
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back tires
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2/32 inches
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key Steering system parts
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Steering wheel
steering arm gear box pitman arm drag link steering ring knuckle Tire Rod |
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Suspension system defects
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Holds up the vehicle and its load.
Keep axles in place Cracked or broken spring hangers broken leaves in any leaf spring Leaking shock absorbers |
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Emergency equipment
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Fire extinguishers
Spare electrical fuses Three reflective warning triangles |
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Things to check on the front of your vehicle during the walk around inspection
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check that low beams are on and both of the four way flashers are working.
Push dimmer switch and check that high beams work. Turn off headlights and four way, hazard warning flashers Turn on parking, clearance, side marker and identification lights. Turn on right turn signal, and start walk around inspection |
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what should wheel bearing seals be checked for?
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seals are not leaking
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How do dyou test hydraulic brakes for leaks
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pump the brakes pedal 3 times
Then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds, Pedal should not move, if it does, may be a leak or other problem |
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Why should you back toward the drivers side?
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so you can see better. the other side is dangerous bc you cant see as well.
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what is a pull up?
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re-positioning your vehicle as needed.
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