Montana CDL Exam - Section 2 Questions and Answers with complete solution

What should you be doing while driving in regards to safety? - Answer-1. Watch gauges for signs of trouble. 2. Use your senses to check for problems (look, listen, smell, feel). What should you check every time you stop? - Answer-1. Tires, wheels and rims. 2. Brakes. 3. Lights and reflectors. 4. Brake and electrical connections to trailer. 5. Trailer coupling devices. 6. Cargo securement devices. (Straps) Tire Inspection: How much tread depth do you need in every major groove on your front tires? - Answer- 4/32 inch. You need at least 2/32 inch for all other tires. Tire Inspection: These tire problems won't be an issue on the vehicles you'll be driving, but you'll need to know they're not allowed. - Answer-Mismatched sizes, Radial and Bias-Ply tires used together, and regrooved, recapped or retreaded tires on the front wheels of a bus. Tire Inspection: Besides tread depth and too much or too little air, what other visual inspections should you perform. - Answer-1. Cuts or other damage. 2. Cut or cracked valve stems. 3. Tread separation. 4. Dual tires in contact with each other or parts of the vehicle. Wheel and Rim Problems: What should you need to know about lug nuts? - Answer-1. Rust around wheel nuts may mean the nuts are loose, check tightness. 2. After a tire has been changed, stop a short while later and re-check tightness of nuts.Wheel and Rim Problems: Besides lug nuts, what else should you be looking for. - Answer-RIMS, LOCK RINGS, CLAMPS, SPACERS, LUGS, STUDS 1. Damaged rims. 2. Rims or wheels that have been welded. 3. Missing clamps, spacers, studs or lugs. 4. Mismatched, bent or cracked lock rings. Brake Drums or Shoes: What should you look for. - Answer-1. Cracked Drums. 2. Shoes with oil, grease or brake fluid on them. 3. Shoes that are worn thin, missing or broken. Steering System: What might be missing? - Answer-1. Nuts 2. Bolts 3. Cotter Keys 4. Other parts. Steering System: What might be bent or broken? - Answer-1. Steering Column 2. Steering Gear Box 3. Tie Rods Steering System: What should you check on a truck with power steering. - Answer-Hoses, pumps, fluid level and leaks. Steering System: How much play in the steering wheel will make it hard to steer. - Answer-10 degrees (2 inches on a 20" wheel) Suspension System : What should you look out for with spring hangers? - Answer-1. Cracked or broken. 2. Allow movement of the axle from the proper position.Suspension System: How many broken or missing leafs will put you out of service. - Answer-1/4 or more missing or broken leaves. Any defect could be dangerous. Especially look for leaves that could hit a tire or other part. Suspension System: What should you check for leaks. - Answer-Shock absorbers and air suspension systems. Suspension System: What else should you check to see if it's cracked, damaged or missing? - Answer-1. Torque rod or arm. 2. U-Bolts 3. Spring Hangers 4. Other Axel Positioning Parts. 5. Frame Members