JLTV EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2026
Why should suspension lockout braces be used when working under the JLTV? - ANS To
prevent the vehicle from falling on personnel, which could cause injury or death
What can you do to prevent, slipping and falling in the shop? - ANS Maintain three points of
contact at all times
Why is it important here to the proper use of handholds when exiting entering the vehicle? -
ANS Doors are heavy, and pinching or injury to personnel can result
What are the difference between the JLTV general purpose and JL TV utility - ANS The general
purpose variant is used for general utility movement of troops or small supply items four-door
variant. The utility variant carries cargo on an open bed two door variant.
What is the maximum range of the GL TV at mph at GVW? - ANS 300 miles
What speed of the JL TV capable of negotiating at a 40% slope? - ANS 8 mph
What is the top speed of the JL TV when transaxle is in high range? - ANS 76 mph
What is the purpose of gladhands? - ANS The gladhand supply air to the vehicle if Towing and
the air system is operational
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, Where are the earrings located and when should the operator drain the air tanks? - ANS On
the right side of the truck just underneath the solenoid bank, drain when the operations are
complete
What solenoids are used for towing? - ANS R1, T2, T3
The NATO slave receptacle is used to jumpstart the vehicle in the event of a dead battery. What
must you take into consideration when jumpstarting the vehicle? - ANS It is a 24 VDC system
to so ensure the vehicle you're jumping is also a 24 VDC system
Where is the battery disconnect switch located for powering the vehicle? - ANS On the dash,
at the driver's left knee
Where are the controls for most vehicle lighting functions? - ANS The lighting, MUX panel
What is the function of the blackout switch? - ANS It enables normal exterior lighting and
enables blackout lighting
What is the function of the combat override switch? - ANS It disables some vehicle safety
limitations, and interlock, and provides emergency operation and of CTIS and suspension
Where is a high idle switch and what is the indicator rate that has been activated? - ANS The
high idle button is just to the right of the exhaust brake and an indicator illuminates steady
green when high idle is selected
Name the four main screens used in a DSTU - ANS Home, Drive, CTIS, and suspension screens
What is the tiedown suspension setting used for? - ANS When transporting the truck by rail
or on a flatbed
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GRADED A+ 2026
Why should suspension lockout braces be used when working under the JLTV? - ANS To
prevent the vehicle from falling on personnel, which could cause injury or death
What can you do to prevent, slipping and falling in the shop? - ANS Maintain three points of
contact at all times
Why is it important here to the proper use of handholds when exiting entering the vehicle? -
ANS Doors are heavy, and pinching or injury to personnel can result
What are the difference between the JLTV general purpose and JL TV utility - ANS The general
purpose variant is used for general utility movement of troops or small supply items four-door
variant. The utility variant carries cargo on an open bed two door variant.
What is the maximum range of the GL TV at mph at GVW? - ANS 300 miles
What speed of the JL TV capable of negotiating at a 40% slope? - ANS 8 mph
What is the top speed of the JL TV when transaxle is in high range? - ANS 76 mph
What is the purpose of gladhands? - ANS The gladhand supply air to the vehicle if Towing and
the air system is operational
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, Where are the earrings located and when should the operator drain the air tanks? - ANS On
the right side of the truck just underneath the solenoid bank, drain when the operations are
complete
What solenoids are used for towing? - ANS R1, T2, T3
The NATO slave receptacle is used to jumpstart the vehicle in the event of a dead battery. What
must you take into consideration when jumpstarting the vehicle? - ANS It is a 24 VDC system
to so ensure the vehicle you're jumping is also a 24 VDC system
Where is the battery disconnect switch located for powering the vehicle? - ANS On the dash,
at the driver's left knee
Where are the controls for most vehicle lighting functions? - ANS The lighting, MUX panel
What is the function of the blackout switch? - ANS It enables normal exterior lighting and
enables blackout lighting
What is the function of the combat override switch? - ANS It disables some vehicle safety
limitations, and interlock, and provides emergency operation and of CTIS and suspension
Where is a high idle switch and what is the indicator rate that has been activated? - ANS The
high idle button is just to the right of the exhaust brake and an indicator illuminates steady
green when high idle is selected
Name the four main screens used in a DSTU - ANS Home, Drive, CTIS, and suspension screens
What is the tiedown suspension setting used for? - ANS When transporting the truck by rail
or on a flatbed
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