chapter10 – Armin Driving School

Chapter 10: vehicle and air brake pre-trip inspections

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

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

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

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

7 days

30 days

20 days

60 days

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3. Which vehicles don't have to stop to perform a pre-hill inspection according to law?

All vehicles must stop

School buses

Class 2 vehicles

Motorhomes and truck-RV trailer combinations

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4. Rust streaks on the rim may indicate?

Loose lug nut

Oil on rims

Lug nuts are tight

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5. Which of the following is NOT something that you should check during an en-route inspection?

That you have the exact change for the bus when you reach your destination

Vehicle cleanliness and passenger comfort

Tires and wheels

Brakes and hubs

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6. Written trip Inspection reports must include:

All the answers are correct

The licence plate or unit numbers for the vehicle and/or trailers.

The signature of the person making the report.

All defects that may affect the safe operation of the vehicle.

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7. The rust streks around the rim of wheel is indication of?

The lug nuts tight

Damaged brake drums

Oil or gas leaks

A loose lug nut

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8. Which step is not part of the pre-trip check?

Check your radiators and fluids

Check your brakes

Check your seatbelts

Check your lights

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9. If during your pre-trip inspection, you discover a defect that does not effect the safe operation of the vehicle, you should:

Make a note of the defect but may wait to do repairs.

Ignore the defect.

Call your boss for further instructions.

Repair the defect anyway.

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10. 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 carrier

The employer

The truck manufacturer

The driver

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11. Which of the following may you need someone else to help you check during your exam?

Headlights

Brake light

Interior light

Fog light

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

During the pre-trip 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.

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13. Daily written inspection reports must be made by the drivers of which vehicles?

Trucks or truck-tractors towing a trailer that has a licensed GVW greater than 8,200 kilograms.

Buses and school buses.

All the answers are correct

Two-axle trucks or truck-tractors with a licensed GVW greater than 14,600 kilograms.

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

The battery

The engine

The gear

The brakes

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15. Commercial trailers are required to have reflective markings when they exceed what width?

3.05 m

1.05 m

4.05 m

2.05m

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16. During a pre-hill inspection on a vehicle equipped with air brakes,you should:

c. Make sure glad hands and air lines are secure.

d. b.and c.are correct.

b. Make sure there are no audible air leaks.

a. Make sure there are no hydraulic fluids leaks.

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17. Which of the following is NOT an indication of when en-route inspections should be conducted?

Within 80km of where the freight was loaded

A change in duty status

3 hours of driving

Once your speed has been raised to 105km/h

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

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

Be inspected once a week.

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19. When conducting a Class 4 unrestricted pre-trip inspection, it should be completed in what amount of time?

20 minutes or less

45 minutes or less

15 minutes or less

30 minutes or less

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20. What is the purpose of removing the keys from the ignition during a pre-trip inspection?

To prevent the keys from being locked inside the cab.

When you're prepared to drive away, it's important to know where your keys are

To prevent losing the key

To ensure that nobody tries to move the vehicle while you’re checking underneath.

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21. Which of the following is not part of the class 4 pre-trip inspection?

Reverse light

4-way flashers

Interior lights

Low beam headlight

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

Any bus or special vehicles

A limousine

A vehich such as truck

A taxi or Truck

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23. Why are drivers required to complete a trip inspection report?

All the answers are correct

It is required as part of the NSC and ensures safety features are operational

To save money by preventing the vehicle from breaking down en-route

Companies demand it

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24. How often should you make en route inspections of your vehicle?

Approximately every 240 kilometres.

Approximately every 500 kilometres.

Approximately every 100 kilometres.

Approximately every 300 kilometres.

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25. Which of the following should you do for the class 4 unrestricted road test?

Pre-trip inspection

All the answers are correct

En route inspection

Post-trip inspection

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26. Who is responsible for using your written trip inspection report to record all defects found during your trip inspection?

the driver

The head of the maintenance team

both the carrier's agent and the driver

the carrier

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27. This sign indicates you should do

pre-hill inspection

Pre-trip inspection

enroute inspection

post-trip inspection

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28. This sign means?

Slow down and proceed with caution

Slow down and prepare to stop

Yield to the traffic

Stop and proceed when the way is clear

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29. If part way through your trip, you couple to another trailer, you should:

d. b. and c. are correct.

c. Inspect the trailer yourself if no report has been completed that day.

a. Always inspect the trailer yourself.

b. Obtain the trip inspection report already completed for that trailer.

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30. What is the consequence of not carrying a trip inspection report?

Your carrier will get a warning letter

You'll get a warning letter

Your carrier may be fined

You may be fined

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31. What items related to the vehicle should a driver check periodically during a trip?

All the answers are correct

Wheels, tires, and lights.

Brakes and hubs.

Trailer coupling and cargo.

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32. When is it easier to spot leaks and body damage?

When you are approaching it

While standing directly behind the vehicle

While standing in front of the vehicle

While standing beside the vehicle

Your score is

The average score is 79%