Chapter 10: vehicle and air brake pre-trip inspections

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1. Before doing a Pre-trip inspection you should check?

The engine

The battery

The gear

The brakes

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2. Regardless of maintenance policies, who is responsible for ensuring that the brakes of a vehicle are in working order before the vehicle is placed into operation?

The employer

The carrier

The truck manufacturer

The driver

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3. This sign means?

Yield to the traffic

Slow down and proceed with caution

Slow down and prepare to stop

Stop and proceed when the way is clear

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4. When conducting a pre-trip inspection, the walk-around should be done in a counterclockwise direction so that?

It is easier to inspect for body damage since most circle checks are done in the morning and there is less glare

You can see under the truck more easily

It is easier to inspect the trailer attachment points and safety chains if these are approached from the rear

You are facing oncoming traffic

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5. This sign indicates you should do

Pre-trip inspection

enroute inspection

pre-hill inspection

post-trip inspection

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6. When must you complete a pre-hill inspection?

Whenever you are approaching a hill with a steep grade.

Whenever you are approaching a hill and you see a sign indicating that vehicles of a certain weight must check their brakes.

Whenever you are approaching a hill.

During the pre-trip inspection.

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7. According to the National Safety Code (NSC), which vehicles must be inspected before they’re used each day (pre-trip inspection)?

Ambulances only

Limousines only

School buses only

All commercial vehicles that fall under the National Safety Code (NSC)

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8. The Motor Vehicle Act Regulations specify that all commercial vehicles that fall under the National Safety Code must:

Be inspected both before and after they are used each day.

Be inspected before they are used each day (pre-trip inspections).

Be inspected at the end of the final trip of each day (post-trip inspections.)

Be inspected once a week.

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9. Why must a driver perform a pre-trip inspection?

To ensure all safety features are operating properly

To reduce fuel use

To follow company rules

To improve speed

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10. You must carry a daily written Pre-trip inspection report if you are operating. ?

A vehich such as truck

A limousine

Any bus or special vehicles

A taxi or Truck

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11. Rust streaks on the rim may indicate?

Damaged brake drums

Oil or gas leaks

Loose lug nut

Lug nuts are tight

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12. What is the purpose of post-trip inspection?

Reduce fuel

Prepare for next driver

Record defects found during use

Clean vehicle

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13. Pre-trip inspection reports must be given to the carrier within?

20 days

30 days

60 days

7 days

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14. While walking around the vehicle, what direction is recommended?

Counter-clockwise

Random

Straight line

Clockwise

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