VEHICLE INSPECTION CDL TEST RHODE ISLAND

11. Vehicle inspections:
should only be done when a vehicle defect is found.
should not be done by the shipper.
are important because vehicle defects found during an inspection could save you problems later.
12. How can you tell if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?
Trailers will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side.
Look for yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
All of the above.
13. Key suspension system parts include:
Bearing plates
Tie rod
All of the above.
14. A vehicle inspection should be done:
the same way each time so you are less likely to forget something.
differently each time, so you are less likely to forget something.
once every month.
15. Broken suspension parts can be very dangerous. When inspecting your vehicle for suspension system defects, look for:
Spring hangers that allow movement of axle from proper position.
Broken leaves in a multi-leaf spring.
All of the above.
16. When making a lane change during the skills test, you should:
make the necessary traffic checks first.
avoid using your mirrors.
come to a complete stop first.
17. How can you check slack adjusters?
Turn the electrical power on and step on and off the brake pedal.
Use gloves and pull hard on each slack adjuster that you can reach.
Check that the spring brakes come on automatically.
18. When performing the stop/start maneuver during the skills test, you should:
decelerate smoothly.
apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
activate your left turn signal.
19. You should check that the _____ is solid, clear of objects, and securely bolted to the tractor frame.
catwalk
sliding pintle
apron
20. What maintains air pressure in the air brake system?
Air compressor
Power steering fluid
Alternator belt
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