Vehicle Maintenance: Pre-Trip Inspection: Common Vehicle Defects

Build confidence with 10 original questions about Vehicle Maintenance: Pre-Trip Inspection: Common Vehicle Defects. Review your answers and explanations after finishing.

Supplemental study practice. This is not a government licensing exam or ELDT certification, and does not replace hands-on training. Follow your state’s current handbook.

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You are inspecting the battery box during your walkaround. What is a required condition for the battery box cover?

It should be open for ventilation

It only needs to be present on the right side

It can be missing if the batteries are secured

It must be securely mounted to the vehicle

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During your pre-trip inspection, you notice that the battery is not secured against movement. What should you do before operating the vehicle?

Drive carefully and secure the battery at your next stop

Ignore it if the battery cables are tight

Add extra padding around the battery and continue

Have the battery properly secured before driving

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While inspecting the suspension, you see a torque rod is cracked. What does this indicate?

The part is damaged and must be repaired before operation

Continue driving if there is no noise

Only report it if the vehicle is loaded

It is safe to drive if the crack is small

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You notice rust around the wheel nuts during your inspection. What should you do next?

Ignore the rust if the wheel feels secure

Only report it if the rust is severe

Check the tightness of the nuts

Apply lubricant to the nuts

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If you find that the air compressor drive belt is loose or worn during your engine compartment check, what should you do?

Drive carefully and check the belt again later

Ignore the issue if the compressor is working

Tighten the belt yourself and continue

Have the belt repaired or replaced before operating the vehicle

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During a walkaround inspection, you notice a brake hose is worn from rubbing against another part. What should you do?

Have the hose repaired or replaced before driving

Wrap tape around the worn area and continue

Drive carefully and monitor the brakes

Ignore it if there is no visible leak

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If you find a leaking shock absorber during your pre-trip inspection, what should you do?

Tighten the mounting bolts and proceed

Ignore the leak if the ride feels normal

Continue driving and monitor for changes

Have the shock absorber repaired before driving

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While inspecting your vehicle’s tires, you notice two dual tires are touching each other. What should you do?

Drive at a lower speed

Do not operate the vehicle until the issue is corrected

Switch the positions of the tires

Reduce tire pressure and continue driving

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During your pre-trip inspection, you notice a spring hanger that allows the axle to move out of its proper position. What should you do before operating the vehicle?

Tighten the spring hanger yourself and continue driving

Ignore it if the vehicle seems to handle normally

Do not drive the vehicle until the defect is repaired

Drive carefully and report the problem at the end of the day

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While inspecting the rear of your vehicle, you see that the taillights are not operating. What should you do before driving?

Drive only during daylight hours

Continue if the brake lights work

Repair the taillights before operating the vehicle

Use hand signals instead

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