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A. A. True
B. B. False.
Try not to overdo the item or what you are checking it for. You only get 30 minutes to check everything on the vehicle.
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A. A. Yes
B. B. No
Overviews give you a chance to catch major problems early.
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A. C. Nothing, you do not have to check the lights
B. A. That they work
C. B. That the lens covers are there, lights are securely attached, clean, and working
All lights will need checked at the front, back and sides of the vehicle. They will need checked for covers, cleanliness, secureness, and that they work.
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A. A. That the windshield is there, not cracked or chipped
B. B. That the windshield is there, not cracked or chipped, clean, the seals are in good condition, and not leaking
C. C. That it is clean, and not leaking
Mentioning the windshield and checking it for cracks, chips, and cleanliness is not enough. You will have to check the seals and for leaks to get it marked as checked.
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A. B. The important stuff is under the hood, so nothing
B. C. For damage
C. A. The hinges, catches, and springs
D. D. Both A and C
The hood will always need checked, mainly for damage, but don't forget the hinges, catches, and springs or you might not get credit.
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A. B. No cracks
B. D. All the above
C. C. Clean
D. A. Properly mounted
Don't forget you can have mirrors on the hood, and on the doors of the cab. While outside check for mounts, cracks, and cleanliness. You should also check them again when inside the vehicle to make sure they are properly adjusted.
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A. C. Moisture or leaks, oil, coolant, power steering fluid
B. A. Windshield wiper fluid, oil, coolant, and moisture or leaks
C. B. Transmission fluid, oil, coolant, and power steering fluid
D. D. None of these
It is best to check all your fluids during a pre-trip inspection, but the fluids you have to say are oil, coolant, power steering, and checking for moisture and leaks.
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A. B. Power steering pump, fuel pump, alternator, air compressor
B. C. Fuel pump, alternator, air compressor, water pump
C. A. Power steering pump, fuel pump, alternator, water pump
D. D. Power steering pump, alternator, air compressor, and water pump
It is best to check all your belt and gear driven components, but the power steering, alternator, air compressor, and water pump are all that appear on the CDL pre-trip.
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A. C. Not leaking
B. B. Clean of debris
C. A. Proper level
D. D. All the above
All fluids should be at the proper level, clean, free of debris, with no leaks. You can also add proper color to this list. Some coolants are red, green and orange. Red or clear for most power steering. Oil can be difficult, it should be tan in color, but normally after use of the vehicle it gets black.
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A. C. Upper steering linkage, universal joints, power steering pump, pitman arm, drag link, tie rod ends, tie rod
B. B. Upper steering linkage, universal joints, tie rod ends, tie rod
C. D. Upper steering linkage, universal joints, pitman arm, tie rod ends, tie rod
D. A. Upper steering linkage, gearbox, tie rod ends, and tie rod
The steering linkage consists of upper steering linkage, universal joints, power steering pump, pitman arm, drag link, tie rod ends, tie rod. They will all need checked separately.
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A. D. All the above
B. B. Cotter pins in place
C. C. No excessive play
D. A. All castle nuts are tight and secure
Along with the castle nuts, cotter pins, and excessive play you can check for illegal welds and cracks.
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A. A. Oil level
B. B. Oil pressure
C. C. Power steering fluid
D. D. Coolant level
Oil pressure is checked on the inside of the cab using the oil pressure gauge.
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A. B. Water pump belt
B. A. Power steering belt
C. C. Safety belt
D. D Air compressor belt
The safety belt secures the driver in the cab.
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A. B. The safety system
B. D. The hydraulic system
C. C. The suspension system
D. A. The coupling system
These are all components of the suspension system and will need checked independently in your pre-trip exam.
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A. F. A, B, and D.
B. C. Welds
C. E. Both A and B
D. A. Cracks, frays, and tears
E. D. Leaks
F. B. Connections tight and secure
Make sure the lines are connected and secure, no frays, cracks, tears, and no leaks to get hoses marked off. The trick is you need to say horses for the air compressor, power steering, water pump independently to get credit.
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A. C. Overheating
B. D. Both A and B
C. B. Cracks, frays, and tears
D. A. Excessive play
Check each belt individually. There can be belts for a few different components under the hood. The excessive play of more than 3/4 of an inch.
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A. B. No frays, cracks, or damage
B. C. No signs of leaks
C. D. All the above
D. A. Connections tight and secure
As with all hoses, make sure the connections are tight and secure. That there are no frays, cracks, or damage to the lines with no leaks. With an airline leaks can be found by suspicious clean spots on the hose.
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A. D. Only used in emergencies
B. A. Part of the braking system
C. C. Not on a commercial vehicle
D. B. Where air is stored for use
Also called brake chambers, they are found on most commercial vehicles, and filled with air to apply the brakes.
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A. C. Not damaged
B. D. All the above
C. A. Tight and secure
D. B. Not leaking
Also called brake chambers, they need to be mounted tight and secure, not excessively damaged, and not leaking.
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A. D. 1 inch
B. A. 1/4 of an inch
C. C. 3/4 of an inch
D. B. 1/2 of an inch
There should be no more than 1 inch of play in any slack adjuster on the vehicle, with the brakes off.
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