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CDL Class A License, Questions & Answers. Verified/ What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? - -Saftey for yourself and for other road users. What things should you check during a trip? - -1. Instruments 2. Air Pressure Gauge 3. Temperature Gauges 4. Pressure Gauges 5. Ammeter/Voltmeter 6. Mirrors 7. Tires 8.Cargo 9. Lights Name 7 key steering system parts? - -1. Tie Rod 2. Steering Column 3. Gear Box 4. Resevoir 5. Steering Knuckle 6. Draglink 7. Spindle Name some suspension system defects? - -- Cracked or Broken spring hangers - missing or broken leaves - leaking shock absorbers - Air suspension systems broken or leaking What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - -1. Fire extingushiers 2. Spare Eletrical fuses 3. Warning devixes for parked vehicles What is the minimum tread depth for front tires and for other tired? - -- 4/32 inch - 2/32 inch Name 7 things you should check on the front of your vehicle during a walk around inspection? - -1. Front axle 2. Steering System 3. Windsheild 4. Windshield Wipers 5. Wiper Blades 6. Lights 7. Reflectors What 4 things should wheel bearing seals be check for? - -1. Rips 2. Tears 3. Cracks 4. Leaks How many red reflective triangles should you carry? - -3 How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - -- Check pads or shoes for brake fluid on them - check hoses and reservoir Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection? - -So there is no risk of the vehicle rolling or being cracked during the inspection. Why should you back towards the drivers side? - -You have a better line of sight towards the drivers side. If stopped on a hill how can you start moving without rolling back? - -Apply the parking brake or apply the accelerator until you move forward. When backing, why is it important to use a helper? - -A hel