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What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?
Safety
What things should you check during a trip?
What things should you check during a trip?
Tires, brakes, lights and reflectors, brake and electrical connections to trailer, trailer coupling devices, cargo securement devices.
Name some key steering system parts.
Name some key steering system parts.
Steering wheel, steering arms, steering wheel shaft, tie rod, steering gear box, pitman arm, drag link, steering ring knuckle, spindle.
Name some suspension system defects.
Name some suspension system defects.
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have?
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have?
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? For other tires?
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? For other tires?
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk-around inspection.
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk-around inspection.
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?
How many red reflective triangles should you carry?
How many red reflective triangles should you carry?
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?
Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?
Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?
Why should you back toward the driver's side?
Why should you back toward the driver's side?
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back?
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back?
When backing, why is it important to use a helper?
When backing, why is it important to use a helper?
What's the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on?
What's the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on?
What are the two special conditions where you should downshift?
What are the two special conditions where you should downshift?
When should you downshift automatic transmissions?
When should you downshift automatic transmissions?
Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery. True or False?
Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery. True or False?
What are the two ways to know when to shift?
What are the two ways to know when to shift?
How far ahead does the manual say you should look?
How far ahead does the manual say you should look?
What are two main things to look for ahead?
What are two main things to look for ahead?
What's your most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle?
What's your most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle?
What does 'communicating' mean in safe driving?
What does 'communicating' mean in safe driving?
Where should your reflectors be placed when stopped on a divided highway?
Where should your reflectors be placed when stopped on a divided highway?
What three things add up to total stopping distance?
What three things add up to total stopping distance?
If you go twice as fast, will your stopping distance increase by two or four times? True or False?
If you go twice as fast, will your stopping distance increase by two or four times? True or False?
Empty trucks have the best braking. True or False?
Empty trucks have the best braking. True or False?
What is hydroplaning?
What is hydroplaning?
What is 'black ice'?
What is 'black ice'?
How do you find out how many seconds of following distance space you have?
How do you find out how many seconds of following distance space you have?
If you are driving a 30-foot vehicle at 55 mph, how many seconds of following distance should you allow?
If you are driving a 30-foot vehicle at 55 mph, how many seconds of following distance should you allow?
You should decrease your following distance if somebody is following you too closely. True or False?
You should decrease your following distance if somebody is following you too closely. True or False?
If you swing wide to the left before turning right, another driver may try to pass you on the right. True or False?
If you swing wide to the left before turning right, another driver may try to pass you on the right. True or False?
What is a hazard?
What is a hazard?
Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard?
Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard?
What are some tips to follow so you won't become a distracted driver?
What are some tips to follow so you won't become a distracted driver?
How do you use in-vehicle communications equipment cautiously?
How do you use in-vehicle communications equipment cautiously?
How do you recognize a distracted driver?
How do you recognize a distracted driver?
What is the difference between aggressive driving and road rage?
What is the difference between aggressive driving and road rage?
What should you do when confronted with an aggressive driver?
What should you do when confronted with an aggressive driver?
What are some things you can do to reduce your stress before and while you drive?
What are some things you can do to reduce your stress before and while you drive?
You should use low beams whenever you can. True or False?
You should use low beams whenever you can. True or False?
What should you do before you drive if you are drowsy?
What should you do before you drive if you are drowsy?
What effects can wet brakes cause? How can you avoid these problems?
What effects can wet brakes cause? How can you avoid these problems?
You should let air out of hot tires so the pressure goes back to normal. True or False?
You should let air out of hot tires so the pressure goes back to normal. True or False?
You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine isn't overheated. True or False?
You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine isn't overheated. True or False?
What factors determine your selection of a 'safe' speed when going down a long, steep downgrade?
What factors determine your selection of a 'safe' speed when going down a long, steep downgrade?
Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?
Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?
Describe the proper braking technique when going down a long, steep downgrade.
Describe the proper braking technique when going down a long, steep downgrade.
What type of vehicles can get stuck on a railroad-highway crossing?
What type of vehicles can get stuck on a railroad-highway crossing?
How long does it take for a typical tractor-trailer unit to clear a double track?
How long does it take for a typical tractor-trailer unit to clear a double track?
Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency. True or False?
Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency. True or False?
What are some advantages of going right instead of left around an obstacle?
What are some advantages of going right instead of left around an obstacle?
What is an 'escape ramp'?
What is an 'escape ramp'?
If a tire blows out, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly. True or False?
If a tire blows out, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly. True or False?
How do you know if your vehicle has anti-lock brakes?
How do you know if your vehicle has anti-lock brakes?
What is the proper braking technique when driving a vehicle with anti-lock brakes?
What is the proper braking technique when driving a vehicle with anti-lock brakes?
How do anti-lock brakes help you?
How do anti-lock brakes help you?
What are some things to do at an accident scene to prevent another accident?
What are some things to do at an accident scene to prevent another accident?
Name two causes of tire fires.
Name two causes of tire fires.
What kinds of fires is a B:C extinguisher not good for?
What kinds of fires is a B:C extinguisher not good for?
When using your extinguisher, should you get as close as possible to the fire? True or False?
When using your extinguisher, should you get as close as possible to the fire? True or False?
Name some causes of vehicle fires.
Name some causes of vehicle fires.
Common medicines for colds can make you sleepy. True or False?
Common medicines for colds can make you sleepy. True or False?
What should you do if you become sleepy while driving?
What should you do if you become sleepy while driving?
Coffee and a little fresh air will help a drinker sober up. True or False?
Coffee and a little fresh air will help a drinker sober up. True or False?
What is a hazardous materials placard?
What is a hazardous materials placard?
Why are placards used?
Why are placards used?
What is 'sleep debt'?
What is 'sleep debt'?
What are the danger signals of drowsy driving?
What are the danger signals of drowsy driving?
What four things related to cargo are drivers responsible for?
What four things related to cargo are drivers responsible for?
How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo?
How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo?
How is Gross Combination Weight Rating different from Gross Combination Weight?
How is Gross Combination Weight Rating different from Gross Combination Weight?
Name two situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe.
Name two situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe.
What can happen if you do not have enough weight on the front axle?
What can happen if you do not have enough weight on the front axle?
What is the minimum number of tie-downs for any flat bed load?
What is the minimum number of tie-downs for any flat bed load?
What is the minimum number of tie-downs for a 20-foot load?
What is the minimum number of tie-downs for a 20-foot load?
Name the two basic reasons for covering cargo on an open bed.
Name the two basic reasons for covering cargo on an open bed.
What must you check before transporting a sealed load?
What must you check before transporting a sealed load?
Why must air tanks be drained?
Why must air tanks be drained?
What is a supply pressure gauge used for?
What is a supply pressure gauge used for?
All vehicles with air brakes must have a low air pressure warning signal. True or False?
All vehicles with air brakes must have a low air pressure warning signal. True or False?
What are spring brakes?
What are spring brakes?
Front-wheel brakes are good under all conditions. True or False?
Front-wheel brakes are good under all conditions. True or False?
How do you know if your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes?
How do you know if your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes?
What is a dual air brake system?
What is a dual air brake system?
What are the slack adjusters?
What are the slack adjusters?
How can you check slack adjusters?
How can you check slack adjusters?
How can you test the low pressure warning signal?
How can you test the low pressure warning signal?
How can you check that the spring brakes come on automatically?
How can you check that the spring brakes come on automatically?
What are the maximum leakage rates?
What are the maximum leakage rates?
Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?
Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?
What factors can cause brakes to fade or fail?
What factors can cause brakes to fade or fail?
The use of brakes on a long, steep downgrade is only a supplement to the braking effect of the engine. True or False?
The use of brakes on a long, steep downgrade is only a supplement to the braking effect of the engine. True or False?
If you are away from your vehicle only a short time, you do not need to use the parking brake. True or False?
If you are away from your vehicle only a short time, you do not need to use the parking brake. True or False?
How often should you drain air tanks?
How often should you drain air tanks?
How do you brake when you drive a tractor-trailer combination with ABS?
How do you brake when you drive a tractor-trailer combination with ABS?
You still have normal brake functions if your ABS is not working. True or False?
You still have normal brake functions if your ABS is not working. True or False?
What two things are important to prevent rollover?
What two things are important to prevent rollover?
When you turn suddenly while pulling doubles, which trailer is most likely to turn over?
When you turn suddenly while pulling doubles, which trailer is most likely to turn over?
Flashcards
Vehicle Safety Inspection Purpose
Vehicle Safety Inspection Purpose
Ensuring vehicle safety through checks of essential parts and features before a trip
Essential Trip Checks
Essential Trip Checks
Tire pressure, brakes, lights, reflectors, trailer connections, coupling devices, and cargo securement are crucial during every trip
Steering System Parts
Steering System Parts
Crucial parts of a steering system include the steering wheel, arms, tie rod, gearbox, and ring knuckle.
Suspension Defects
Suspension Defects
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Wheel Bearing Seal Inspection
Wheel Bearing Seal Inspection
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Emergency Equipment
Emergency Equipment
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Walk-Around Inspection Components
Walk-Around Inspection Components
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Minimum Tread Depth
Minimum Tread Depth
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Inadequate Tire Warning Signs
Inadequate Tire Warning Signs
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Hydraulic Brake Test
Hydraulic Brake Test
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Hill Stop Procedure
Hill Stop Procedure
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Backing Up Aid
Backing Up Aid
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Downshifting Technique
Downshifting Technique
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Following Distance Formula
Following Distance Formula
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Hazard Definition
Hazard Definition
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Emergency Plan Importance
Emergency Plan Importance
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Distracted Driver Recognition
Distracted Driver Recognition
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Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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ABS Braking Technique
ABS Braking Technique
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Cargo Inspection and Security
Cargo Inspection and Security
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Cargo Tie-Down Rule
Cargo Tie-Down Rule
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Air Brake Tank Drainage
Air Brake Tank Drainage
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Low Air Pressure Signals
Low Air Pressure Signals
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Dual Air Brake System
Dual Air Brake System
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Driving in Adverse Conditions
Driving in Adverse Conditions
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Heat's Effect on Brakes
Heat's Effect on Brakes
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Drowsy Driving Prevention
Drowsy Driving Prevention
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Drowsy Driving Symptoms
Drowsy Driving Symptoms
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Study Notes
Vehicle Safety and Inspection
- Safety is the primary reason for conducting vehicle inspections.
- Essential checks during trips include tires, brakes, lights, reflectors, trailer connections, coupling devices, and cargo securement devices.
- Key steering system parts consist of the steering wheel, arms, tie rod, gear box, and ring knuckle.
Suspension and Mechanical Defects
- Suspension system defects include cracked spring hangers, leaking shock absorbers, and torque rod issues.
- It is crucial to inspect wheel bearing seals for leaks during safety checks.
Emergency Equipment and Procedures
- Vehicles must carry a fire extinguisher, spare fuses, and warning devices like reflective triangles for emergencies.
- Inspecting the front axle, steering system, windshield, and lights is vital during walk-around inspections.
Tread Depth and Tire Maintenance
- Minimum tread depth requirements are front tires at 4/32 inches and rear tires at 2/32 inches.
- Warning signs of inadequate tire conditions include reduced traction and potential hydroplaning risks.
Driving Techniques and Safety Measures
- Testing hydraulic brakes involves pumping the brake pedal multiple times and holding for five seconds to ensure no movement occurs.
- When stopped on a hill, engage the clutch partially before releasing the brake to prevent rollback.
- Utilize a helper when backing up for improved visibility and safety.
Shift Techniques and Speed Management
- Downshifting should occur before entering curves or descending hills to maintain control.
- Proper following distance is determined by vehicle speed and size, generally recommended to be 1 second for each 10 feet of vehicle length, adding extra time for speed over 40 mph.
Hazard Awareness and Emergency Planning
- A hazard is defined as any road condition or user that could pose a danger.
- Making emergency plans in response to perceived hazards improves safety for all drivers.
Communication and Reaction to Distracted Driving
- Safe driving involves signaling your intentions and maintaining awareness of surrounding vehicles.
- Recognize distracted drivers by erratic lane changes, inconsistent speeds, and improper vehicle handling.
Braking Systems and Techniques
- Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) help maintain control and prevent wheel lock-up during braking.
- Proper braking technique with ABS involves braking normally, taking advantage of the system's capabilities.
Cargo Management and Regulations
- Drivers must inspect and secure cargo, ensuring weight distribution and compliance with legal limits.
- Right number of tie-downs is essential: one for every 10 feet of cargo length, with a minimum of two for a 20-foot load.
Air Brake Systems and Maintenance
- Air tanks should be drained regularly to prevent freezing and brake failure.
- Know the low air pressure warning signals and the function of dual air brake systems in vehicles.
Driving Under Various Conditions
- Be cautious in bad weather or mountainous areas; maximum legal weights may not be safe in these conditions.
- Understand the effects of excessive heat on braking performance, as it may lead to brake fade or failure.
Stress Management and Drowsy Driving
- Combat drowsiness by taking breaks, avoiding drugs, and getting adequate sleep before driving.
- Symptoms of drowsy driving include frequent yawning, difficulty focusing, and drifting between lanes.
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Prepare for the Illinois CDL driver's test with these flashcards. Each card focuses on critical vehicle safety protocols and essential components for inspection. Enhance your knowledge on what to check before, during, and after your trip to ensure safety and compliance.
