Mississippi CDL General Knowledge Exam| 219 Questions| With Complete Solutions

What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? correct answer: Safety for yourself and other road users. What things should you check during a trip? correct answer: Watch Gauges - Use senses to check for problems When stopped check critical items: correct answer: Tires, wheels, and rims - Brakes - Lights and Reflectors - Brake and Electrical connections to trailer - Trailer coupling devices - Cargo securement devices Name some key steering system parts. correct answer: - Steering Wheel - Tie Rod - Steering Shaft - Power Steering Cylinder - Steering Arm - Spindle - Steering Knuckle - Drag Link - Pitman Arm - Gear Box - Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir Name some suspension system defects. correct answer: Spring Hangers that allow movement of axel from proper position. - Cracked or broken spring hangers - Missing or broken leaves in a leaf spring - Broken or shifted leaves in a multi-leaf spring - Leaking shock absorbers - Axle positioning parts that are cracked, broken, or missing. - Air suspension systems that are damaged and/or leaking. - Any loose, cracked, broken, or missing frame members.