Air Brakes
Engine Compartment
Couple and Uncouple
Road/Range
Random
Pre-Trip
100
In a combination vehicle, I can not lose more than ___psi in one minute.
No more than 4 psi
100
What is the criteria for your coolant
Check sight glass or if engine is not hot, remove the radiator cap and check for visible coolant level.
100
How much space is allowed between the skid plate and the apron
No space
100
When it comes to shifting gears.
Explain 7 and 11
Shift down at 700 rpms
Shift up at 1100 RPM
100
What does G.O.A.L stand for?
Get
Out
And
Look
100
Criteria for brake air line
HOSES/LINES
- Lines and couplings are securely mounted.
- Not cracked, damaged or leaking.
- Hoses and lines can supply air.
200
Correct names of the red line and the blue line connecting the tractor and trailer
Red is emergency
Blue is Service
200
Criteria for hoses
- Inspect hoses- Not damaged or leaking, clamps are tight
200
After the locking jaws trap the kingpin I do this.
tug test
200
What gear do we make right turns in
4th gear for right turns
200
Drive Shaft Criteria
DRIVESHAFT
- Securely mounted. Not cracked, damaged or bent.
- Couplings are secure and free of foreign objects.
200
Front of vehicle Light criteria
- Front of the truck headlights
- Clearance lights
- Side marker lights
- DOT reflective tape and reflectors
- Securely mounted, not cracked or damaged
- Clean and Functional
- The right color for the location is Amber.
300
True or False
Before starting my air brake exam, I need to make sure that my air pressure (PSI) is above 90psi before starting the exam?
FALSE
Needs to below 90 psi
300
UNDER ENGINE COMPARTMENT CRITERIA
UNDER ENGINE COMPARTMENT
- No puddles on the ground (oil, grease, coolant, fuel)
- Inspect hoses- Not damaged or leaking, clamps are tight
300
Criteria for the Skid plate
5TH WHEEL SKID PLATE
- Securely mounted to the platform, not cracked or damaged.
- Properly lubricated.
- All bolts and pins are secure and not missing.
300
True or False
I am allowed 3 get out and looks During my 90' alley dock
False
You are allowed 2 Get out and looks
300
Jug Handle or Button Hook. Which one is correct?
Never turn into oncoming traffic
300
STEERING LINKAGE CRITERIA
STEERING LINKAGE
LINKS, ARMS, AND RODS
-Are not worn or cracked
JOINTS AND SOCKETS
-Are not worn, loose, not missing nuts, bolts, and cotter keys/pins.
400
Which is the correct statement?
A. My emergency warning light will go off before 55 psi.
B. My emergency warning light will go off around 55 psi.
C. My emergency warning light will go off at or above 55 psi.
C. My emergency warning light will go off at or above 55 psi.
400
If our Air condition pump is broken, will this put us out of service?
No, A/C is not a required item
400
The locking jaws need to be wrapped around what part of the kingpin?
Locking jaws need to be wrapped around the shank of the kingpin
400
How many mirror checks must you do while going through an intersection?
3 mirror checks
Before
During
After
400
Intrastate
&
Interstate
What's the difference
Intrastate allows you to drive a commercial vehicle within your home state.
Interstate allows you to cross state lines of your home state
400
Steer Tire Criteria
- Minimum tread depth is 4/32 (on the front)
- Tread is evenly worn
- No cuts, damage to tread and sidewalls
- Valve stem and cap are not missing or damaged
- Check proper inflation with tire gauge
500
True or False
During the 1 minute leak test I have to read the psi from the Primary and secondary air gauges before I step on the service brake and start my timer?
False- You need to read the Primary and Secondary air gauge AFTER you have stepped on the service brake and let the air settle.
500
What is the Tie-Rod
It connects the two steer tires together so they turn the sam when turning
500
AIR and Electrical LINES
A. Both tractor and trailer connections not damaged.
B. Glad hands are locked, no damage, no leaks. Complete the criteria
- Air Lines are not cut, chafed, spliced, worn or leaking.
- Not tangled, pinched or dragging against tractor parts.
500
90' Alley Dock
During this maneuver, where is the final location, and From what part of the cone to what part of the cone is it measured?
In between the last two cones that are 3 feet apart. The final measurement is from the inside base of the first cone to the inside base of the next cone.
500
What does F.M.C.S.A stand for
500
TRAILER LANDING GEAR Criteria
TRAILER LANDING GEAR
- Securely mounted, not cracked, damaged or twisted
- No missing parts
- Crank handle is secure
- Landing gear is fully raised
- Support frame and Landing pads are not damaged
