Which of the following is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improve the safe operation of
commercial vehicles in North America by establishing a uniform, reciprocal enforcement of
commercial vehicle safety standards?
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
United States Department of Transport (USDOT)
Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration (CVOR)
Page: 1811 - ANSCommercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
What is required by law to be completed by the driver at the end of each day for each vehicle
used?
Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration (CVOR)
Driver Post-Operation Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)
Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs)
FMCSA 49 CFR Section 396.3: Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance
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Chassis lubricants are greases classified in terms of their ___________.
capacity
antifreeze strength
penetrating ability
specifications
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What type of inspection should be undertaken prior to beginning a PMI to assess the general
condition of the vehicle?
Walk-around
Follow-up
Engine-on
Key-on
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What component, if found defective, would mean the vehicle must be designated out of service
until rectification of the defects are attended to?
Light
Wiper Blade
Battery
Brakes
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, What type of inspection should focus mainly on the transmission and drive train of the vehicle?
Engine compartment
Key-on
Exterior
Under-vehicle
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What type of inspection focuses on the power steering pump and AC components?
Wheel alignment
Drive train
Engine compartment
Under-vehicle
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What agency can require manufacturers to recall vehicles when a substantial number of a class
or category of vehicles fails to meet emission standards?
American Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Page: 1815 - ANSEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Oils are graded or classified by the American Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) through
the ____________.
viscosity index
penetrating ability
service classification
pour point
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What are today's oils are blended with?
Grease
Single-viscosity lubricants
Additives
Axle lubricants
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The most obvious reason for implementing a maintenance program is that it __________.
follows recommendations by manufacturers
reduces costs
maintains warranty requirements
ensures compliance
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