QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔What is Perception Distance? - ✔✔The time from when you see it to when your
brain recognizes it
✔✔How often should you inspect your truck tires? - ✔✔Every 100 miles or 2 hours
✔✔How much play can there be in the slack adjuster before it needs adjusting? (related
to brakes) - ✔✔1 inch
✔✔How long does it take to build 85-100 PSI in a dual air system? - ✔✔45 seconds
✔✔How much play can a belt have and still be operational? - ✔✔3/4 inch
✔✔How do you test hydraulic brakes? - ✔✔Pump the brakes 3 times, then hold for 5
seconds. If the brake pedal loosens or leaks then something is wrong
✔✔What is the maximum a brake push rod can move when pushed or pulled by hand? -
✔✔1 inch
✔✔How many leaf springs can be missing before the truck is OOS? - ✔✔1/4 or more
✔✔What do you do if the oil pressure is low, dropping, or fluctuating? - ✔✔Stop
immediately
✔✔How do you test the service brake? - ✔✔Go 5mph then push the brake pedal firmly.
If it pulls to one side or delays, there's an issue.
✔✔How far ahead should you look while driving (time and distance)? - ✔✔12-15
seconds, 1/4 mile
✔✔What is the average reaction time? - ✔✔3/4 - 1 second
✔✔How far will the vehicle travel at 55mph? - ✔✔A minimum of 49 feet
✔✔What is the lowest speed at which hydroplaning can occur? - ✔✔30mph
✔✔Should you slow to a safe speed before, during, or after the curve? - ✔✔Before
entering the curve