If you're on a hill how do you keep the truck from sliding back?

If you're on a hill how do you keep the truck from sliding back?

1)partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
2)Put on the parking and Release it only when you have applied enough power to keep from rolling back.
3)Speed up smoothly and gradually so the vehicle does jot jerk. (Rough acceleration can cause mechanical damage)

What steps make up the "Seven Step Inspection Method"?

What steps make up the "Seven Step Inspection Method"?

1.Vehicle Overview
2.Check Engine Compartment
3.Start Engine and Inspect Inside the Cab
4.Turn Off Engine and Check Lights
5.Do Walk Around Inspection
6.Check Signal Lights
7.Start the Engine and Check

When stopping for a rest/checkpoint what are some critical items to check?

When stopping for a rest/checkpoint what are some critical items to check?

•tires, wheels, and rims
•brakes
•lights & reflectors
•brake & electrical connections to trailer
•trailer coupling devices
•cargo securement devices

What type of trailers can get stuck on railroad highway crossings?

What type of trailers can get stuck on railroad highway crossings?

•car carriers, moving van, possum-belly livestock trailer
•a single axle tractor that is pulling a long trailer with its landing gear set to accommodate a tandem axle tractor

When you brake a trailer, you should position your vehicle so you can back in a curved path to the driver's side? (True or False)

When you brake a trailer, you should position your vehicle so you can back in a curved path to the driver's side? (True or False)

Answer: True, backing towards your driver side is best because the driver has a better view of seeing things in the rear compared to his right side.

What is off tracking?

What is off tracking?

Answer: When the rear wheels follow a different path than the front wheels.

Why should you not use the trailer hand brake to straighten out a jackknifing trailer?

Why should you not use the trailer hand brake to straighten out a jackknifing trailer?

Answer: Since the wheels on the trailer were the cause of the skid in the first place, using the trailer hand brake is the wrong thing to do when attempting to straighten out a jackknifing trailer because you can possibly lock-up the trailer wheels again causing the skid to continue.

When you turn suddenly while pulling doubles, which trailer is most likely to turn over?

When you turn suddenly while pulling doubles, which trailer is most likely to turn over?

Answer: It is usually the very last trailer that is most likely to tip over.

What two things are important to prevent rollover?

What two things are important to prevent rollover?

•keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible
•drive slowly around turns

How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?

How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?

1.Pump the brake pedal three times.
2. Then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move. If it does , there may be a leak or other problems . Get it fix before driving .

How many red reflective triangles should you carry?

How many red reflective triangles should you carry?

Answer: 3 Red reflective triangles.

What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?

What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?

To makes sure there's No leaks .

Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk around inspection?

Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk around inspection?

1.Condition of front axle.
2. Condition of steering system.

What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? And for other tires?

What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? And for other tires?

Front Tires - 4/32
Other Tires - 2/32

What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have?

What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have?

1. Fire extinguishers
2. Spare electrical fuses (unless equipped with circuit breakers).
3. Warning devices for parked vehicles (Example: Three reflective warning triangles or 6 fusees or 3 liquid burning flares.

Name some suspension system defects.

Name some suspension system defects.

1. Hydraulic shock absorber.
2. Leaf spring
3. Vehicle Frame
4. Frame
5. Bearing Plates
6. Front Axle Hanger
7. Auxiliary Spring
8. Torque Rod
9. Axle
10. Main spring
11. Spring Shackle

Name some key steering system parts.

Name some key steering system parts.

1.Steering wheel
2. Tie rod
3. Steering shaft
4. Power steering cylinder.
5. Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir.
6. Gear Box
7. Pitman Arm
8. Drag Link
9. Steering knuckle
10. Spindle
11. Steering Arm

What things should you check during a trip?

What things should you check during a trip?

Answer: Tires , Wheels and rims , Brakes , Lights and Reflectors , Brake and electrical connections to trailer , Trailer coupling devices , Cargo securement devices.

What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?

What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?

Answer: Safety for yourself and for other road users.