Orientation to Trailer Inspection

Question 1

1. Which of the following vehicles does not require yearly commercial vehicle
   inspection?
   a) vehicles having a gross weight of 18 000 kg (39 683 lb) or more
   b) farm vehicles
   c) converters
   d) commercial buses

Answer 1

1. b) farm vehicles

Question 2

2. Any technician that holds a valid journeyman’s certificate can certify commercial
   vehicles under CVIP.
   a) true
   b) false

Answer 2

b) false; You must hold a valid inspection mechanics license.

Question 3

3. An inspection mechanic can issue an inspection certificate and affix an inspection
   decal to a vehicle when

Answer 3

the vehicle has been found to meet the standards set out in the Commercial Vehicle
Inspection Manual.

Question 4

4. If a vehicle fails to meet inspection standards, the inspection mechanic must
   a)
   b)

Answer 4

a) refuse to issue an inspection certificate

b) notify the owner of the vehicle that it has failed inspection

Question 5

5. An inspection mechanic assumes a legal responsibility for the condition of a vehicle
   once he/she issues an inspection certificate and attaches the inspection decal.
   a) true
   b) false

Answer 5

a) true

Question 6

6. Inspections can only be carried out in

Answer 6

an inspection station licensed by Alberta Transportation

Question 7

7. List the six ( 6) major areas of a commercial vehicle that must be inspected.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

Answer 7

a) couplers and hitches
b) suspension
c) tires and wheels
d) brakes
e) lamps and electrical system
body

Question 8

8. A pintle hitch drawbar eye that has a weld repair meets inspection standards.
   a) true
   b) false

Answer 8

b) false; Weld repairs structurally weaken the pintle hitch draw bar eye.

Question 9

9. In order to pass inspection, tire pressure must be
   a)
   b)

Answer 9

a) within specifications listed on the tire side wall

b) within 10% on tires on the same axle

Question 10

10. No disassembly is required when inspecting hydraulic brake system components.
    a) true
    b) false

Answer 10

b) false; Brake drum removal is required to inspect brake components for wear
and leaks.

Question 11

11. An S-cam type air brake is properly adjusted when
    a)
    b)

Answer 11

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

Question 12

12. Corrosion is accelerated whenever two dissimilar metals are in contact.
    a) true
    b) false

Answer 12

a) true