MFRI VME Chapter 8
A conventional cab is what when compared to a cab-over model? - ANS-longer from
front to back
Airbags are not required in... - ANS-long haul trucks that fall under federal safety
regulations.
an entire truck/trailer combination may weigh
up to... - ANS-140,000 pounds
cab-over units are designed to... - ANS-tilt forward to allow access to the engine
conventional cabs do not allow for... - ANS-the cab to lean forward to provide access to
the engine.
except for delivery vans all medium and heavy trucks have... - ANS-a cab of some sort
Fairing - ANS-An auxillary structure or the external surface attached to or part of the
roof of a large truck that serves to reduce drag.
generally a cab-over unit is attached to the chassis at which 3 points? - ANS-1. in the
center behind the cab (latch point)
2. and 3. and by a hinge at the forward end of each frame rail.
how do you access the engine on a truck with a conventional cab? - ANS-by raising the
sides of a hood that is hinged down its midline, or the hood and front fenders may be
molded fiberglass unit that tilts forward.
how much do the trucks of truck/semitrailer combinations weigh? - ANS-up to 18,000
pounds
In a conventional cab... - ANS-the passenger compartment is located aft of the engine
compartment.
in the design of cab-over units the engine is located where? - ANS-under the midline of
the passenger compartment, roughly between the seats.
A conventional cab is what when compared to a cab-over model? - ANS-longer from
front to back
Airbags are not required in... - ANS-long haul trucks that fall under federal safety
regulations.
an entire truck/trailer combination may weigh
up to... - ANS-140,000 pounds
cab-over units are designed to... - ANS-tilt forward to allow access to the engine
conventional cabs do not allow for... - ANS-the cab to lean forward to provide access to
the engine.
except for delivery vans all medium and heavy trucks have... - ANS-a cab of some sort
Fairing - ANS-An auxillary structure or the external surface attached to or part of the
roof of a large truck that serves to reduce drag.
generally a cab-over unit is attached to the chassis at which 3 points? - ANS-1. in the
center behind the cab (latch point)
2. and 3. and by a hinge at the forward end of each frame rail.
how do you access the engine on a truck with a conventional cab? - ANS-by raising the
sides of a hood that is hinged down its midline, or the hood and front fenders may be
molded fiberglass unit that tilts forward.
how much do the trucks of truck/semitrailer combinations weigh? - ANS-up to 18,000
pounds
In a conventional cab... - ANS-the passenger compartment is located aft of the engine
compartment.
in the design of cab-over units the engine is located where? - ANS-under the midline of
the passenger compartment, roughly between the seats.
