CDL Section 2.1 Questions And Answers 100% Guaranteed Success.

CDL Section 2.1 Questions And Answers 100% Guaranteed Success. What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? - correct answer. Safety What things should you check during a trip? - correct answer. gauges, senses, critical items when you stop Name some key steering system parts. - correct answer. steering wheel, tie rod, steering arms, steering wheel shaft, gear box, pitman arm, drag link, spindle, steering rod knuckle Name some suspension system defects. - correct answer. broken leaf springs, loose spring shackle, leaking shock absorber What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - correct answer. fire extinguisher, fuses, triangles What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? - correct answer. 4/32 What is the minimum tread depth for tires other than the front ones? - correct answer. 2/32 Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk-around inspection. - correct answer. Condition of front axle, steering system, and windshield; lights and reflectors; and right front turn signal light clean, operating, and amber or white What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? - correct answer. not leaking How many red reflective triangle should you carry? - correct answer. 3 How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - correct answer. Pump the brake pedal three times. Firmly hold pedal for 5 seconds. It should not move. Can you bring the "vehicle inspection memory aid" with you to the test? - correct answer. No. You either know it or you don't. Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection? - correct answer. to prevent someone from moving the truck while you are in it What are the seven steps? - correct answer. 1. Vechicle Overview 2 Check Engine Compartment 3 Start Engine and Inspect Inside Cab 4 Turn Off Engine and Check Lights 5 Do Walk around Inspection 6 Check Signal Lights 7 Start the Engine and Check Why should you back toward the driver's side? - correct answer. so you can see better What is a pull-up? - correct answer. pulling forward to re-position your vehicle when needed If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? - correct answer. by partially engaging the clutch before releasing the brake How many steps to an inspection method? - correct answer. Seven When backing, why is it important to use a helper? - correct answer. because there are blind spots you can't see What's the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on? - correct answer. "stop" What are the two special conditions where you should downshift? - correct answer. before starting down a hill and before entering a curve When should you downshift automatic transmissions? - correct answer. when going downhill Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery. True or False? - correct answer. False What are the two ways to know when to shift? - correct answer. engine speed or road speed (and engine sounds for both)