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What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? - (ANSWER)Safety. For you and for
other drivers
What things should you check during a trip? - (ANSWER)Instruments, All gauges, voltmeter, mirrors,
tires, lights, etc.
Name some key steering parts. - (ANSWER)
Name some suspension system defects. - (ANSWER)Loose or broken spring hangers, missing or broken
leaves in leaf springs, leaking shocks, other cracked or damaged equipment
What kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - (ANSWER)Fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses,
and three reflective red triangles or burning flares.
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? All other tires? - (ANSWER)4/32. 2/32.
Name some things to check during vehicle walk around inspection. - (ANSWER)Lights, clean glass and
mirrors, tires, condition of rims brakes and suspension.
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? - (ANSWER)leaking and rust
How many red reflective triangles should you carry? - (ANSWER)3
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - (ANSWER)Pump the brakes 3 times and hold break pedal
down for at least 5 seconds.
Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the vehicle inspection? - (ANSWER)So it cannot be
started or running during the walk around inspection
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Why should you back toward the Driver's side? - (ANSWER)So you can see better
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? - (ANSWER)Downshift prior to
moving
When backing, why is it important to use a helper? - (ANSWER)to assist with blind spots
What's the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on? - (ANSWER)STOP
What are the two special conditions where you should downshift? - (ANSWER)1.) Before Starting Down a
Hill.
2.) Before Entering a Curve
When should you downshift automatic transmissions? - (ANSWER)To get greater engine braking when
going down grades.
Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery (true/false)? - (ANSWER)False
How far ahead does the manual say you should look? - (ANSWER)12 to 15 seconds
What are two main things to look for ahead? - (ANSWER)1.) Vehicles coming onto the highway or into
your lane or turning.
2.) Watch for brake lights from slowing vehicles.
What's your most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle? - (ANSWER)Check your
mirrors regularly
What does "communicating" mean in safe driving? - (ANSWER)Telling other drivers what you are going
to do. Signaling, brake lights, hazard lights, driving slowly, use of horn flash lights.
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What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? - (ANSWER)Safety. For you and for
other drivers
What things should you check during a trip? - (ANSWER)Instruments, All gauges, voltmeter, mirrors,
tires, lights, etc.
Name some key steering parts. - (ANSWER)
Name some suspension system defects. - (ANSWER)Loose or broken spring hangers, missing or broken
leaves in leaf springs, leaking shocks, other cracked or damaged equipment
What kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - (ANSWER)Fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses,
and three reflective red triangles or burning flares.
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? All other tires? - (ANSWER)4/32. 2/32.
Name some things to check during vehicle walk around inspection. - (ANSWER)Lights, clean glass and
mirrors, tires, condition of rims brakes and suspension.
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? - (ANSWER)leaking and rust
How many red reflective triangles should you carry? - (ANSWER)3
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - (ANSWER)Pump the brakes 3 times and hold break pedal
down for at least 5 seconds.
Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the vehicle inspection? - (ANSWER)So it cannot be
started or running during the walk around inspection
, CDL Texas commercial rules study set with 100% verified solutions-
personalized success 2026
Why should you back toward the Driver's side? - (ANSWER)So you can see better
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? - (ANSWER)Downshift prior to
moving
When backing, why is it important to use a helper? - (ANSWER)to assist with blind spots
What's the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on? - (ANSWER)STOP
What are the two special conditions where you should downshift? - (ANSWER)1.) Before Starting Down a
Hill.
2.) Before Entering a Curve
When should you downshift automatic transmissions? - (ANSWER)To get greater engine braking when
going down grades.
Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery (true/false)? - (ANSWER)False
How far ahead does the manual say you should look? - (ANSWER)12 to 15 seconds
What are two main things to look for ahead? - (ANSWER)1.) Vehicles coming onto the highway or into
your lane or turning.
2.) Watch for brake lights from slowing vehicles.
What's your most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle? - (ANSWER)Check your
mirrors regularly
What does "communicating" mean in safe driving? - (ANSWER)Telling other drivers what you are going
to do. Signaling, brake lights, hazard lights, driving slowly, use of horn flash lights.
