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Safety for yourself and for other road users.
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?
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What is the minimum groove for a Front Tire?
Easier to see hazards
Why should you back to the driver's side?
It makes a thin layer that it clear enough to see the road underneath and makes the road look wet.
What is the Black Ice?
Under inflated or duals that touch.
What are causes of Tire Fires?
Tire Problems, Wheel and Rim Problems, Bad Brake Drums or Shoes, Steering System Defects
What things should you check during a trip?
Not Leaking
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?
Traffic and Hazards
What are two main things to look for ahead?
x + y + z = Total Stopping Distance
What are x-Perception, y-Reaction, and z-Braking distances?
Tie Rod, Steering Wheel, Steering Shaft, Gear Box, Drag Link.
What are some key steering system parts?
Pump the brake pedal three times. Then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move.
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?
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What are the groove on tires other than front tire?
You can regain control by releasing the accelerator and pushing in the clutch. This will slow your vehicle and let the wheels turn freely.
What is hydroplaning?
Time
What will sober up an intoxicated driver?
Spring hangers that allow movement of axle from proper position, Cracked or broken spring hangers. Missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring.
What are some suspension system defects?
No-one can operate the vehicle.
Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the Vehicle inspection?
Turn this off when the road is wet, icy, or snow covered. It may cause the vehicle to skid.
What is the Retarder?
The most important thing to see the sides and rear of your vehicle.
What are your mirrors?
The vehicle ahead passes a shadow on the road, a pavement marking, or some other clear landmark then count of the seconds.
How do you find out how many seconds of following distance space you have?
Spare electrical fuses (unless vehicle has circuit breakers). Three red reflective triangles, 6 fusees or 3 liquid burning flares. Properly charged and rated fire extinguisher
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have?
12 to 15 seconds, or one block
How far ahead does the manual say you should look?
Engine Speed (rpm) and Road Speed (mph)
What are the two ways to know when to shift?
Where should you place reflectors when stopped on a divided highway?
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