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Question 1

What vehicles do not need a yearly commercial vehicle inspection?

Answer 1

Farm vehicles

Question 2

Any technician that hold a valid journeymen’s certificate can certify commercials vehicles under CVIP. True or False

Answer 2

False. You must hold a valid inspection license

Question 3

If a vehicle fails to meet inspection standards, the inspection mechanic must do what 2 things?

Answer 3

1. Refuse to issue an ispection certificate

2. Notify the owner of the vehicle that it has failed inspection

Question 4

An inspection mechanic assumes a legal responsibility for the condition of a vehicle once he issues an inspection certificate and attaches the inspection decal. True or false?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What are 6 major areas of a commercial vehicle that must be inspected?

Answer 5

1. couplers and hitches
2. suspensions
3. tires and wheels
4. brakes
5. lamps and electrical system
6. body

Question 6

A draw bar eye that has a weld repair meets inspection standards. True or False?

Answer 6

False. Weld repairs structurally weaken the pintle hitch draw bar eye.

Question 7

In order to pass inspection, tire pressure must be within what 2 things?

Answer 7

1. within specifications listed on the tire side wall

2. within 10% on tires on the same axel

Question 8

no disassembly is required when inspecting hydraulic brake system components. True or False?

Answer 8

False. Brake drum removal is required to inspect brake components for wear and leaks.

Question 9

What 2 thing can you tell if S-cam type air brake is properly adjusted?

Answer 9

1. pushrod travel is as short as possible without brake drag, and the angle between the brake chamber push rod and slack adjuster is not less than 90 degrees

Question 10

Corrosions is accelerated whenever 2 dissimilar metals are in contact. True or False?

Answer 10

True