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Pre-Trip Inspection Flashcards

1
Q

Metal or Plastic Parts should not be:

A

Bent, Broken or Cracked (B.B.C)

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Rubber Parts should not have:

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Abrasions, Bulges or Cuts (A.B.C.)

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3
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All Parts must be:

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Securely Mounted

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4
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__________ or ___________ every item that you inspect

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Point or Touch

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5
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What are the 3 L’s?

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Lights, Leaning & Leaks

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6
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The only side of the Tractor or Trailer that should have red lights is the:

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Back Side

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7
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What color lights should be on every side of the tractor or trailer (except the back-side)

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Amber

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8
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During the inspection of a tractor or trailer, leaning could indicate the following:

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suspension problems
tire inflation problems
load problems

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9
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What are the 3 major engine components?

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alternator
water pump
air compressor

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10
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The alternator is ____________ driven.

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belt

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11
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The water pump is __________ driven.

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gear or belt

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12
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The air compressor is _________ driven.

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gear

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13
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The alternator should have no more than _______ to ________ inches of play in the belt

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1/2 to 3/4

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14
Q

The water pump can be located in the engine by tracing the __________________ from the bottom of the _____________________.

A

largest hose ; radiator

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15
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What are the 3 major engine fluids?

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coolant
oil
power steering fluid

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16
Q

What could shiny metal or threads indication on truck & trailer components?

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loose fittings & wear

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17
Q

The slack adjustor / push rod should have no more than _____________ inch play when pulled.

A

1 inch

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18
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Tractor or trailer wheels should have no ______________ or _______________.

A

illegal welds or drilled holes

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19
Q

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Front Hood Mirror

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20
Q

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Alternator

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21
Q

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Water Pump

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22
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Hose from bottom of radiator to water pump

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23
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Air Compressor

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24
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Coolant Reservoir

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25
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Power Steering Reservoir

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26
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Steering Shaft

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27
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Power Steering Gear Box

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28
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Pitman Arm

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29
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Control Arm

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30
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Spring Hangers

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31
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Shock Absorbers

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32
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Brake Chamber

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33
Q

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Brake Pads / Brake Shoe (Must have atleast 1/4 inch of material)

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34
Q

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Outside of Tire

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35
Q

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Mirror Bracket

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36
Q

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Door Handle

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37
Q

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Door Hinge

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38
Q

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Clearance Light

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39
Q

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Fuel Tank

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40
Q

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Fuel Tank Cap

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41
Q

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Exhaust Stack

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42
Q

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Drive Shaft

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43
Q

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Cat Walk

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44
Q

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Truck / Tractor Frame

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45
Q

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Mud Flap Bracket

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46
Q

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Leaf Springs

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47
Q

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Suspensiom Airbag

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48
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Shock Absorbers

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49
Q

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Brake Line / Air Hose

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50
Q

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Brake Chamber

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51
Q

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Electrical Safety Flap Socket

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52
Q

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Electrical Line

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53
Q

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Release Handle

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54
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Trailer Panels

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55
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Cross Members

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56
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Landing Gear / Trailer Support

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57
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Landing Gear Handle

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58
Q

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Clearance Light

59
Q

Identify

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Air Lines Under Trailer

60
Q

Identify

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Tandem Slide Track

61
Q

Identify

A

Mud Flap Bracket

62
Q

Identify

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ABS Light

63
Q

Identify

A

Trailer Doors

64
Q

Identify

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Trailing Arm Mount

65
Q

Identify

A

Alternator Belt

66
Q

Identify

A

Oil Fill Port

67
Q

Identify

A

Oil Level Dip Stick

68
Q

Identify

A

Steering Shaft U-Joints

69
Q

Identify

A

Drag Link

70
Q

Identify

A

Leaf Spring U-Bolts

71
Q

Identify

A

Brake Line / Air Hose

72
Q

Identify

A

Slack Adjustor / Push Rod

73
Q

Identify

A

Brake Drum

74
Q

Identify

A

Inside of Wheel

75
Q

Identify

A

Inside of Tire

76
Q

Identify

A

Tire Face

77
Q

Identify

A

Outside of Wheel

78
Q

Identify

A

Lug Nuts

79
Q

Identify

A

Hub Seal

80
Q

Identify

A

Valve Stem

81
Q

Identify

A

Door Rubber Seal

82
Q

Identify

A

Fuel Tank Straps

83
Q

Identify

A

Steps

84
Q

Identify

A

Cat Walk steps

85
Q

Identify

A

Spring Hanger

86
Q

Identify

A

Mud Flap

87
Q

Identify

A

Glad Hands

88
Q

Identify

A

Trailer’s Service Brake Air Line

89
Q

Identify

A

Trailer’s Emergency Brake Air Line

90
Q

Identify

A

Fifth Wheel / Skid Plate

91
Q

Identify

A

Platform

92
Q

Identify

A

Pivot Pin

93
Q

Identify

A

Trailer King Pin

94
Q

Identify

A

Locking Jaws

95
Q

Identify

A

Floor (Under Trailer View)

96
Q

Identify

A

Trailer Door Rods

97
Q

Identify

A

Trailer Door Handles

98
Q

Identify

A

Trailer Door Hinges

99
Q

Identify

A

Trailer Apron

100
Q

Identify

A

Leaf Springs

101
Q

Identify

A

Steering Shaft U-Joints

102
Q

Tire tread on tractor must be atleast

A

4/32

103
Q

Tire tread on trailer must be atleast

A

2/32

104
Q

During inspection you must confirm that there is proper clearance from ___________________ to ___________________.

A

Rear of the tractor to Trailer Landing Gear/Support

105
Q

What are the 5 safety items to inspect during the in-cab inspection

A 
Seat Belt
Fire Extinguisher
3 Safety Triangles
Electric/City Horn
Air Horn
106
Q

What is the Bonus Items that can be checked during in cab inspection & where would it be stored?

A

Spare Fuses

In the glove box

107
Q

What are the 5 In-Cabin Items to be checked. (Spiral Check)

A 
Mirrors
Windshield
Wipers
Heater / Defroster
Indicator Lights
108
Q

Trailer must have _______% of DOT Red/White reflective tape along the side of the trailer.

A

50%

109
Q

Trailer must have _______% of DOT Red/White reflective tape along the back of the trailer

A

100%

110
Q

List the Dash Board Lights to Test (External & Indicators)

A

Headlights (Low Beams & High Beams)
Turn SIgnals (Right & Left)
Four-Way Flashers

111
Q

What is the Normal Operating Range of the water temperature gauge?

A

no more than 200 degrees

112
Q

What is the normal operating range of the oil pressure guage

A

20 to 60 psi

113
Q

What is the normal operating range of volt meter?

A

12 to 15 volts

114
Q

What air pressure range will the gauge show to cut off the governor?

A

120 to 140 psi

115
Q

What are the 5 gauges we should review during a in-cab inspection?

A 
Oil Pressure
Water Temperature
Volt Meter
Primary Air Pressure
Secondary Air Pressure
116
Q

What are the 3 types of axles associated with the tractor & trailer?

A 
Front Steering Axle (Tractor)
Drive Axles (Tractor)
Trailer Axles (Trailer)
117
Q

Identify

A

DOT Bumper

Securely Mounted, Not Bent, Broken or Cracked

118
Q

Identify

A

License Plate

Securely Mounted, Not Bent, Broken or Cracked & Visible

119
Q

Identify

A

License Plate Lights

Securely Mounted, Not Bent, Broken or Cracked

In working order & the appropriate color

120
Q

Identify

A

Exhaust

Securely Mounted, Not Bent, Broken or Cracked

No leaks (Which would be identified by soot being visible anywhere beside exhaust exit)

121
Q

Identify

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Drive Shaft

Securely Mounted, Not Bent, Broken or Cracked

Properly lubricated & no shiny metal which would indicate something loose

122
Q

Identify

A

Exhaust

Securely Mounted, Nor Bent, Broken or Cracked

No visible leaks

123
Q

Identify

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Water Pump

Securely Mounted, Not Bent, Broken or Cracked

Belt Drive

No visible leaks

124
Q

Identify

A

Alternator

Securely Mounted, Not Bent, Broken or Cracked

Belt Driven

125
Q

Identify

A

Power Steering Pump

Securely Mounted, Not Bent, Broken or Cracked

Gear Driven, no visible leaks

126
Q

Identify

A

Air Compressor

Securely Mounted, Not Bent, Broken or Cracked

Gear Driven

No audible Leaks detected

127
Q

Identify

A

Proper clearance between the rear end of the tractor and the trailer’s landing gear

128
Q

Identify

A

Tandem Slide Rack, Pins & Handles

Securely Mounted, Not Bent, Broken or Cracked

Pins properly in holes

129
Q

When discussing the lights what should you mention specifically?

A
  • Securely Mounted
  • Not broken or cracked
  • Correct Color
  • No Moisture
  • What functions do they serve
130
Q

Front tires can NOT be _______________.

A

Recapped

131
Q

Should you mention lights and reflectors on each side of the tractor & trailer during your inspection?

A

Yes

132
Q

Reflectors are:
Not_________
Not_________
Is___________

A

Not peeling off
Not missing big pieces
Is visible

133
Q

Torque Arm (Tractor) Close to fifth wheel

A
134
Q

All tires must be wearing_________

A

Evenly

135
Q

The electrical connection has 3 parts, between the tractor and trailer, what are they?

A
  • electrical wire
  • tractor connector
  • trailer connector
136
Q

Emergency Air Hose & Service Air Hose connections each have 3 parts, name them.

A
  • The hose itself
  • Tractor Glad Hand Connector
  • Trailer Glad Hand Connector
137
Q

When inspecting the Emergency & Service Glad Hand Connections you should mention

A

No leaks and Seals present and in good order

138
Q

When discussing the fifth wheel skid plate

A

Mention the release handle and the spring safety latch (which holds the release handle in the proper position)

139
Q

Fifth wheel is connected to the tractor frame by the__________

A

Platform

140
Q

Be sure to mention if the fifth wheel is or is not a sliding fifth wheel.

A
141
Q

Mention that because you are inspecting a flatbed there are no ____,_____,etc

A 
No doors
No handles
No hinges
No door rods
No trailers side panels
142
Q

Flatbed trailers may have a __________ to prevent load from sliding into the back of the trailer.

A

Headboard

143
Q

When conducting the air brake test you must hold brakes service brakes for a full 60 seconds. Anything less and they will fail you.
Should lose less than 4 psi during this test.

A

CLP / CDL-A (7 decks)

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