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Name some suspension system defects? |
•missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring. If one-fourth or more are missing, it will put the vehicle "out of service", but any defect could be dangerous•broken leaves in a multi-leaf spring or leaves that have been shifted so they might hit a tire or other part•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 |
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What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? |
fire extinguisher •spare electrical fuses (unless equipped with circuit breakers)•warning devices for parked vehicles (for example, three reflective warning triangles or 6 fuses or 3 liquid burning flares) Optional items may include:•chains (where winter conditions require)•tire changing equipment•list of emergency phone #'sAccident reporting kit (packet) |
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Name some things you should check on the front of the vehicle during the walk around inspection? |
FRONT SIDE•driver and passengers door glass should be clean •door latches or locks should work properly FRONT WHEELS•condition of wheels and rims--missing, bent, broken studs, clamps, lugs, or any signs of misalignment •condition of tires--properly inflated, valve stem and cap OK, no serious cuts, bulges, or tread wear•use wrench to test rust-streaked lug nuts, indicating looseness•hub oil level OK, no leaksFRONT SUSPENSION•conditions of spring, spring hangers, shackles, u-bolts•shock absorber condition FRONT BRAKES•condition of brake drum or disc •brake pad has at least 1/4-inch of material•condition of brake shoe•condition of hosesFRONT •condition of front axle•condition of steering system-no loose, worn, bent, damaged or missing parts-must grab steering mechanism to test for loosenessCONDITION OF WINDSHIELD•check for damage and clean if dirty•check windshield wiper arms for proper spring tension•check wiper blades for damage, "stiff" rubber, and securementLIGHTS & REFLECTORS•parking, clearance, and identification lights clean, operating, and proper color (Amber at front)•reflectors clean and proper color (Amber at front)•front turn signal lights clean, operating, and proper color (Amber or white on signals facing forward) |
