Texas CDL Section 2 Vehicle Inspections
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? - answer Safety.
Safety for yourself and other road user.
What things should you check during a trip? - answer Watch gauges, mirrors, and use
your senses to check for problems...LOOK, LISTEN, AND SMELL
Name some key steering system parts. - answer steering wheel,
tie rod,
steering shaft,
hydraulic fluid reservoir,
gear box,
pitman arm,
drag link,
steering knuckle,
spindle,
steering arm,
power steering cylinder
Name some suspension system defects - answer Broken leaf spring, spring hangers
that allow movement of axle.
U-bolts, or other axle positioning parts that are cracked, or damaged.
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - answer Fire extinguisher,
spare electrical fuses, warning devices for parked vehicles.
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? - answer4/32 and 2/32 for others
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk around
inspection? - answer Headlights, low and high beam.
Windshield wiper arms for proper spring tension.
Wiper blades for damage.
Reflectors
Turn Signals both left and right.
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? - answer Leaks, Leaks, LEAKS!!
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? - answer Safety.
Safety for yourself and other road user.
What things should you check during a trip? - answer Watch gauges, mirrors, and use
your senses to check for problems...LOOK, LISTEN, AND SMELL
Name some key steering system parts. - answer steering wheel,
tie rod,
steering shaft,
hydraulic fluid reservoir,
gear box,
pitman arm,
drag link,
steering knuckle,
spindle,
steering arm,
power steering cylinder
Name some suspension system defects - answer Broken leaf spring, spring hangers
that allow movement of axle.
U-bolts, or other axle positioning parts that are cracked, or damaged.
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - answer Fire extinguisher,
spare electrical fuses, warning devices for parked vehicles.
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? - answer4/32 and 2/32 for others
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk around
inspection? - answer Headlights, low and high beam.
Windshield wiper arms for proper spring tension.
Wiper blades for damage.
Reflectors
Turn Signals both left and right.
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? - answer Leaks, Leaks, LEAKS!!
