Ohio CDL Questions and Answers Already Passed

Ohio CDL Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? Safety What things should you check during a trip? Watch gauges for signs of trouble. Use your senses to check for problems (look,listen,smell,and feel) Check critical items when you stop : tires, wheels, rims, brakes, lights and reflectors, brake and electrical connections to trailers Trailer coupling devices cargo securement devices Name some key steering system parts? steering wheel, tie rod, steering shaft, hydraulic fluid reservoir, gear box, pitman arm, drag link, steering knuckle, spindle, steering arm, power steering cylinder Name some suspension system defects? spring hangers that allow movement of axle from proper position, cracked or broken spring hangers, missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring, leaking shock absorbers, air suspension systems that are damaged and or leaking, any parts of the suspension or frame that is cracked or broken What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? Fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses, warning devices for parking vehicles (three reflective triangles or at least 6 fuses or 3 liquid burning flares) What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? 4/32 inch What is the minimum tread depth for other tires? 2/32 inch Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk around inspection? low beams, four way flashers, high beams, What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? leaks How many red reflective triangles should you carry? 3 How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? Pump the brake pedal three times, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move. Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the vehicle inspection? Prevent someone from moving the truck while you are in it How often should cargo securement be checked? first 50 miles and every 150 miles or every 3 hours (whatever comes first) Why should you back toward the drivers side? better view