Driver Safety
This is something that all drivers are required to do prior to their first trip of the day.
What is a driver pre-trip inspection?
To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie-down for every ___________ feet of cargo.
What is 10 feet?
The warning buzzer activates at this psi as a warning to service air tanks.
What is 60psi?
Part of the kingpin that locking jaws close around.
What is the shank?
After stopping for a break/lunch you should do this prior to proceeding.
What is walk around the truck?
This equipment should be charged and inspected every month.
What is a fire extinguisher?
CDL drivers are required to get this every 24 months.
What is a medical exam?
The air compressor governor controls this.
What is air pumped into the air tanks?
Air line colors on a combination vehicle, emergency and service lines.
What is the colors red and blue?
Name the five fluids you check prior to operation.
What is:
Oil
Coolant
Transmission
Windshield
Power Steering
Tires need to be at least ________ depth in the front and _______depth in the back
What is front 4/32 and back 2/32?
Employers of CMV drivers are required to obtain a __________ within the first 30-days of the driver's employment and annually thereafter.
What is Motor Vehicle Record? (MVR)
The spring brakes are held back by this during normal driving.
What is air pressure?
Semitrailers made before 1975 did not come with these.
What is spring brakes?
Name at least four things you should look for when inspecting the rear tires.
What is:
Properly Inflated
Valve Stems and Caps
Bulges
Even Tread Wear
Tires Not Rubbing
Nothing Between Tires
Drivers should practice this when climbing in and out of vehicles.
What is 3-points of contact?
When driving in a short-haul radius and a driver crosses a state line they can still use this.
What is the short-haul exception?
A straight truck air brake system should not leak at a rate of more than _______ psi per minute with the engine off and the brakes released.
What is 2 psi?
Maximum space between the upper and lower fifth wheel after coupling.
What is zero?
Name the gauge that indicates the alternator or generator is charging.
What is ammeter/voltmeter?
DAILY DOUBLE
This term is used by coach when he talks about the safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
What is the "Liberty Wedge"?
You should look this far ahead of the truck while driving. (Seconds)
What is 12-15 seconds?
The most common type of foundation brake found on heavy vehicles.
What is S-cam drum brakes?
The air leakage rate for a combination vehicle engine off brakes off should be less than _________ psi per minute.
What is 3 psi?
If a wheel has a sight glass, check that the oil level is adequate. Otherwise, check these areas.
What is hub oil/axle seals?