Vehicle Inspection
The most important reason you inspect your vehicle.
What is safety?
This much tread depth is needed in every major groove on the front tires.
What is 4/32-inch?
You must sign this only if defects were noted and certified to be repaired or not needed to be repaired.
What is the vehicle inspection report?
You should never roll backwards in a vehicle. To keep from rolling backwards you should use this whenever necessary.
What is the parking brake?
These people can inspect your vehicle and judge if it is unsafe and can put you "out of service".
Who are federal and state inspectors?
This around the wheel nuts may mea the nuts are loose and you should check tightness.
What is rust?
You may have to raise the hood to check this compartment.
What is engine compartment?
You hands should be in this position on the steering wheel.
What is on the opposite sides of the wheel?
This should be watched for signs of trouble.
What are gauges?
Shoes or pads should not have this on them.
What is oil, grease, or brake fluid?
This gauge should come up to normal within seconds of starting the vehicle. If it does not then you should stop immediately because the engine can be destroyed rapidly.
What is oil pressure?
What is the driver's side?
The times when tires (wheels and rims), brakes, lights and reflectors, brake and electrical connections to trailer, trailer coupling devices, and cargo securement devices should all be checked.
What is each time you stop?
This is the minimum number of missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring is allowed before the vehicle will be put out of service.
What is 1/4?
These lights can be checked at the same time.
What are headlights and four-way emergency flashers?
These are used on many vehicles to provide extra gears.
What are multi-speed rear axles?
This should happen at the end of the trip, day, or tour of duty to every vehicle you operate.
What is an after-trip inspection or report?
What is a fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses, and warning devices?
For vehicles with hydraulic brakes, you should pump the pedal this many times then apply firm pressure and hold for five seconds. If the pedal moves then there may be a lead or other problem.
What is three?
These help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for your brakes.
What are retarders?