Class F - GA Exam
Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, 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.
Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, 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.
