Class F – GA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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- spring hangers that allow movement of axle from proper position, cracked or broken spring hangers, missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring, leaking shock absorbers, air suspension systems that are damaged and or leaking, any parts of the suspension or frame that is cracked or broken What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - Answer- fire extinguisher, 3 reflective triangles, spare fuses What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? For other tires? - Answer- You need at least 4/32-inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires. You need 2/32 inch on other tires. No fabric should show through the tread or sidewall. Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk around inspection? - Answer- Condition of front axle, Condition of steering system, Condition of windshield, Lights and reflectors. What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? - Answer- leaks How many red reflective triangles should you carry? - Answer- three How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - Answer- Pump the brake pedal three times, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move. Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection? - Answer- to prevent someone from moving the truck Why should you back towards the driver's side? - Answer- So you can see better. You can watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window. If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? - Answer- Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake. When backing, wh