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Denning [Date] [Course title]
, Front tire depth must be? - Answer: 4/32nd tread depth
Rear tire depth must be? - Answer: 2/32nd tread depth
Steering wheel play of ______________ can be difficult to steer. - Answer: 10 inches or 2 degrees
If _____ or more leaves in the leaf springs are missing the vehicle is considered out of service. - Answer:
1/4th
What emergency equipment is needed for the apparatus? - Answer: Spare electric fuses, fire
extinguisher, and 3 warning devices (reflective or flare)
How to test for a hydraulic leak? - Answer: Pump breaks 3 times and apply firm pressure for 5 seconds.
How do you test the parking break? - Answer: Fasten seatbelt, set parking break, place vehicle in low
gear, pull forward against parking break.
How do you test the brakes? - Answer: Go 5mph, push brake firmly and ensure it doesn't pull to one
side.
Good drivers typically look how far ahead? - Answer: 12-15 seconds
Retarders ___________ the need for using breaks? - Answer: reduce
Retarders should not be used in what weather conditions? - Answer: icy, wet, snowy
When traveling down hill or entering a curve what should you do? - Answer: Slow down & shift down
Perception distance + Reaction distance + Braking distance +Brake lag distance = - Answer: Total
stopping distance