Vehicle Inspections: Commercial Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection Procedures

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During your inspection, you find a missing clamp on the wheel. What is the potential danger?

The brakes may not work

The lights will not function

The steering will be affected

The wheel could come loose or fall off

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When inspecting the engine compartment, which of the following should you check for leaks?

Only engine oil and coolant

Fuel, coolant, oil, power steering fluid, hydraulic fluid, battery fluid

Only transmission fluid

Just windshield washer fluid

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During your pre-trip inspection, you notice rust around several wheel nuts. What should you do next?

Ignore it if the wheels look secure

Check the tightness of the nuts

Clean off the rust and continue

Only check the nuts if you hear a noise

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While checking your steering system, you notice the steering wheel has more than 10 degrees of play. What does this indicate?

The tires are underinflated

The lights may not be working

It may be hard to steer the vehicle safely

The brakes need adjustment

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You are preparing to inspect your commercial vehicle before a trip. What is the main reason for performing this inspection?

To ensure the vehicle is safe for you and other road users

To avoid cleaning the vehicle later

To save time at your destination

To increase fuel efficiency

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You are about to exit your vehicle during an inspection. What is the safest way to do this?

Slide down without using the steps

Jump down quickly to save time

Face the vehicle and maintain three points of contact

Face away from the vehicle and use one hand

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If you find a tire with fabric showing through the tread during your inspection, what should you do?

Drive slowly to the nearest shop

Inflate the tire to maximum pressure

Do not drive the vehicle until the tire is replaced

Rotate the tire to the rear axle

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If you find a cracked or broken spring hanger during your inspection, what is the risk?

It will reduce fuel economy

It can allow the axle to move from its proper position

It may cause the brakes to overheat

It will only affect the ride comfort

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When starting your engine during an inspection, what should you check regarding the warning lights?

They should go out right away after starting

Only the oil light should turn off

They are not important during inspection

They should remain on for at least five minutes

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If you find exhaust system parts rubbing against fuel system parts during your inspection, what should you do?

Only report it if you smell fumes

Drive and check again later

Have the issue repaired before driving

Ignore it if there is no noise

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About the Vehicle Inspections: Commercial Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection Procedures practice quiz

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