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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, wheels, rims, brakes, lights/reflectors
Name some key steering system parts.
Name some key steering system parts.
Tire rod, steering wheel, steering shaft, steering arm, power steering cylinder, drag link, pitman arm, gear box, hydraulic fluid reservoir, spindle, steering knuckle
Name some suspension system defects.
Name some suspension system defects.
What 3 kinds of emergency equipment must you have?
What 3 kinds of emergency equipment must you have?
What is the minimum tread depth for the front tires?
What is the minimum tread depth for the front tires?
What is the minimum tread depth for all other tires?
What is the minimum tread depth for all 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 bearing seals be checked for?
What should 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 pre-trip inspection?
Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during pre-trip inspection?
Why should you back towards the driver's side?
Why should you back towards the driver's side?
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling backwards?
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling backwards?
When backing, why is it important to use a helper?
When backing, why is it important to use a helper?
What is the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on?
What is 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.
Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery.
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 the two main things to look for ahead?
What are the two main things to look for ahead?
What is your most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle?
What is 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 3 things add up to total stopping distance?
What 3 things add up to total stopping distance?
If you go twice as fast, will your stopping distance increase by 2 or 4 times?
If you go twice as fast, will your stopping distance increase by 2 or 4 times?
Empty trucks have the best braking.
Empty trucks have the best braking.
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.
You should decrease your following distance if somebody is following you too closely.
If you swing wide to the left before right, another driver may try to pass you on the right.
If you swing wide to the left before right, another driver may try to pass you on the right.
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 communication equipment cautiously?
How do you use in-vehicle communication 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 your low beams whenever you can.
You should use your low beams whenever you can.
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.
You should let air out of hot tires so the pressure goes back to normal.
You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine isn't overheated.
You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine isn't overheated.
What factors determine your selection of a 'safe' speed when going down long, steep downgrades?
What factors determine your selection of a 'safe' speed when going down long, steep downgrades?
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 rail-road highway crossing?
What type of vehicles can get stuck on a rail-road 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.
Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency.
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.
If a tire blows out, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly.
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 2 causes of tire fires.
Name 2 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?
When using your extinguisher, should you get as close as possible to the fire?
Name some causes of vehicle fires.
Name some causes of vehicle fires.
Common medicines for colds can make you sleepy.
Common medicines for colds can make you sleepy.
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.
Coffee and a little fresh air will help a drinker sober up.
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?
Name some things to check in the interior of a bus during pre-trip inspection.
Name some things to check in the interior of a bus during pre-trip inspection.
What are some hazardous materials that you cannot transport by bus?
What are some hazardous materials that you cannot transport by bus?
What is a standee line?
What is a standee line?
Does it matter where you make a disruptive passenger get off the bus?
Does it matter where you make a disruptive passenger get off the bus?
How far from a rail-road crossing should you stop?
How far from a rail-road crossing should you stop?
When must you stop before crossing a drawbridge?
When must you stop before crossing a drawbridge?
Describe from memory the 'prohibited practices' listed on the manual.
Describe from memory the 'prohibited practices' listed on the manual.
The rear door of a transit bus has to be open to put on the parking brake.
The rear door of a transit bus has to be open to put on the parking brake.
Why must the air tanks be drained?
Why must the air tanks be drained?
What is the supply pressure gauge used for?
What is the supply pressure gauge used for?
All vehicles with air brakes must have a low air pressure warning signal.
All vehicles with air brakes must have a low air pressure warning signal.
What are spring brakes?
What are spring brakes?
Front wheel brakes are good under all conditions.
Front wheel brakes are good under all conditions.
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 the slack adjusters?
How can you check the 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?
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.
The use of brakes on a long, steep downgrade is only a supplement to the braking effect of the engine.
If you are away from your vehicle only a short time, you do not need to use the parking brake.
If you are away from your vehicle only a short time, you do not need to use the parking brake.
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.
You still have normal brake functions if your ABS is not working.
Study Notes
Vehicle Inspection
- Vehicle inspection is crucial primarily for safety.
- Pre-trip checks should include tires, wheels, rims, brakes, lights, and reflectors.
Steering and Suspension Systems
- Key steering parts include tire rod, steering wheel, steering shaft, and power steering cylinder.
- Suspension system defects involve cracked spring hangers, missing leaves in leaf springs, and misaligned components.
Emergency Equipment and Tire Regulations
- Mandatory emergency equipment includes liquid flares, reflective triangles, and a fire extinguisher.
- Minimum tread depth for front tires is 4/32 inches; for all other tires, it's 2/32 inches.
Walk-Around Inspection
- Check the condition of low beams, reflectors, lights, wipers, and the steering system during walk-around inspections.
Pre-Trip Safety Protocols
- Keep the starter switch key in your pocket during inspections to prevent accidents.
- Backing towards the driver's side improves visibility.
Downshifting and Driving Conditions
- Downshift before descending steep grades or approaching curves.
- Automatic transmission downshifting should occur while going down grades.
Following Distance and Visibility
- Look ahead 12 to 15 seconds to maintain awareness of traffic and road conditions.
- Use mirrors as the primary method to monitor the sides and rear of the vehicle.
Hazard Awareness and Driver Communication
- A hazard is any road condition or user posing a potential danger.
- Communicate intentions by signaling effectively while driving.
Emergency and Defensive Driving
- Always prepare emergency plans when faced with hazards to enhance safety for yourself and others.
- Maintain a safe following distance, calculated as one second per 10 feet of vehicle length below 40 mph.
Handling Aggressive Drivers
- Avoid confrontations with aggressive drivers by keeping a safe distance and not engaging.
Weather and Road Conditions
- Wet brakes can result from driving through deep water puddles, potentially causing weak or uneven braking.
- Hydroplaning occurs when tires lose traction due to wet surfaces; black ice is a thin layer of ice on the road.
Brake Systems and Techniques
- Anti-lock brakes (ABS) help prevent wheel lock-up, maintaining vehicle control.
- Spring brakes serve as both emergency and parking brakes.
Fire Safety and Hazardous Materials
- Common causes of vehicle fires include accidents, tire issues, and electrical problems.
- B:C extinguishers are ineffective against wood or paper fires.
Drowsy Driving and Driving Under the Influence
- Signs of drowsy driving include loss of focus, frequent yawning, and drifting between lanes.
- Drinking coffee or fresh air does not effectively sober a person.
Bus Operations and Safety
- Certain hazardous materials, like gasoline and explosives, cannot be transported by bus.
- The rear door of the bus does not need to be open to engage the parking brake.
Air Brake Systems
- Air tanks must be drained to prevent moisture collection that could freeze and damage the braking system.
- Low air pressure warning signals are required on all air brake-equipped vehicles.
General Driving Safety
- Do not use the parking brake if away from the vehicle for only a short time; it should always be engaged.
- Proper braking technique on long downgrades involves alternating brake application with engine braking.
Maintenance and Monitoring
- Regularly check the slack adjusters to ensure proper brake function.
- Drain air tanks at the end of each driving day to maintain system efficiency.
Emergency Situations
- In emergencies, stopping isn’t always the safest option; evaluate the best course of action based on the situation at hand.
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Prepare for your Louisiana CDL Class B permit with these flashcards, designed to test your knowledge on vehicle inspections and steering systems. Each card covers essential safety checks and key components, ensuring you're well-equipped for your driving exam.
