Pre-Trip Inspection 1 Quiz – Brewsterstransport

Created on October 30, 2023

Pre-Trip Inspection 1

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You can leave the hood open when moving on with the pre-trip.

A) A. True.

B) B. False.

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Differences between the steer axel and the rest of the axles are: tread depth, spacers or budding rims, space between the tires, torsion bars, and air bags.

A) A. True.

B) B. False

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The hub oil seal should be?

A) A. Filled to the proper level.

B) B. All bolts tight and secure.

C) D. All the above.

D) C. Seal is in good condition and not leaking.

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Lug nuts (that hold the rim to the axle) should be checked for?

A) B. No worn or stripped threads.

B) D. All the above.

C) C. No rust marks (from the lug nuts to the outside of rim).

D) A. Tight and secure.

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All rims have a spacer.

A) B. False

B) A. True

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You should check rims for dents, cracks, illegal welds, valve stem, and that they are tight and secure.

A) B. False.

B) A. True.

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Tires should be checked for?

A) C. Cuts, cracks, bulges, and inflation.

B) A. Cuts, cracks, and bulges.

C) D. Cuts, cracks, bulges, depth, and inflation.

D) B. Cuts, cracks, bulges, and depth.

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Retreaded tires can be on any axel.

A) B. False.

B) A. True.

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Tire tread depth depends on the axel. The depth should be no less than ______ for the steer axel, and _____ for any other axel.

A) A. 1/2-inch, 1/4 inch

B) D. 8/32-inch, 4/32 inch.

C) B. 4/32-inch, 2/32 inch

D) C. 1/8-inch, 1/16 inch

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Brake drums (or discs) must not have cracks longer than:

A) B. One inch across in a straight line.

B) C. No cracks are allowed.

C) A. 1/2 the width of the friction area.

D) D. None of the above.

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Brake drums?

A) C. Not out of round, no illegal welds, and no cracks.

B) D. None of the above.

C) B. No cracks, or illegal welds.

D) A. Are not out of round and have no illegal welds.

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Brake pads should be checked for?

A) B. Not worn dangerously thin.

B) C. Not cracked or broken.

C) A. At least a 1/4 of an inch of life left.

D) D. All the above.

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The slack adjuster is part of the braking system, what is the maximum play allowed with the brakes off?

A) D. 1 inch.

B) B. 1/2 of an inch.

C) C. 3/4 of an inch.

D) A. 1/4 of an inch.

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Air chambers should be checked for?

A) D. All the above.

B) C. Not damaged.

C) B. Not leaking.

D) A. Tight and secure.

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Air chambers are?

A) B. Where air is stored for use.

B) D. Only used in emergencies.

C) A. Part of the braking system.

D) C. Not on a commercial vehicle.

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Brake lines should be checked for?

A) D. All the above.

B) B. No frays, cracks, or damage.

C) A. Connections tight and secure.

D) C. No signs of leaks.

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The engine belts should be checked for?

A) A. Excessive play.

B) D. Both A and B.

C) B. Cracks, frays, and tears.

D) C. Overheating.

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Hoses in the engine compartment should be checked for?

A) A. Cracks, frays, and tears.

B) E. Both A and B.

C) C. Welds.

D) B. Connections tight and secure.

E) F. A, B, and D.

F) D. Leaks.

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The leaf springs, shocks, U-bolts, shackles, and air bags are part of what system?

A) A. The coupling system.

B) D. The hydraulic system.

C) C. The suspension system

D) B. The safety system.

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Which of the following is not an engine compartment belt?

A) C. Safety belt..

B) A. Power steering belt.

C) B. Water pump belt.

D) D. Air compressor belt.

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Which of the following does not get checked in the engine compartment?

A) D. Coolant level

B) B. Oil pressure

C) C. Power steering fluid

D) A. Oil level

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What should you check the steering linkage for?

A) B. Cotter pins in place.

B) A. All castle nuts are tight and secure.

C) D. All the above.

D) C. No excessive play.

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What are the main components of the steering controls found in the engine compartment?

A) C. Upper steering linkage, universal joints, power steering pump, pitman arm, drag link, tie rod ends, tie rod.

B) D. Upper steering linkage, universal joints, pitman arm, tie rod ends, tie rod.

C) A. Upper steering linkage, gearbox, tie rod ends, and tie rod.

D) B. Upper steering linkage, universal joints, tie rod ends, tie rod.

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What should you check each of the fluids in the engine compartment for?

A) A. Proper level.

B) C. Not leaking.

C) D. All the above.

D) B. Clean of debris.

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In the engine compartment there are four major belt or gear driven components. What are they?

A) D. Power steering pump, alternator, air compressor, and water pump.

B) C. Fuel pump, alternator, air compressor, water pump.

C) A. Power steering pump, fuel pump, alternator, water pump.

D) B. Power steering pump, fuel pump, alternator, air compressor.

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In the engine compartment there are four fluids you must check, they are?

A) D. None of these.

B) A. Windshield wiper fluid, oil, coolant, and moisture or leaks.

C) C. Moisture or leaks, oil, coolant, power steering fluid.

D) B. Transmission fluid, oil, coolant, and power steering fluid.

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Checking the mirrors on the outside of the vehicle you should check for?

A) B. No cracks.

B) D. All the above.

C) C. Clean.

D) A. Properly mounted.

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When opening the hood, you should check?

A) A. The hinges, catches, and springs.

B) C. For damage.

C) B. The important stuff is under the hood, so nothing.

D) D. Both A and C.

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When checking the windshield, what should you be looking for?

A) C. That it is clean, and not leaking.

B) B. That the windshield is there, not cracked or chipped, clean, the seals are in good condition, and not leaking.

C) A. That the windshield is there, not cracked or chipped.

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When checking the lights at the front of the vehicle what should you check for?

A) C. Nothing, you do not have to check the lights.

B) B. That the lens covers are there, lights are securely attached, clean, and working.

C) A. That they work.

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Should you do an overview of your vehicle as you approach it (including looking for leaks, leaning, or excessive damage)?

A) A. Yes

B) B. No

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When doing the pre-trip, you should tell the examiner each item you are checking and 2-3 things you check each item for.

A) B. False.

B) A. True.

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