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Texas CDL Section 2 Vehicle
Inspections Examination
What to look for with steering systems - Correct Ans: ✔✔Bent loose or broken parts
Power steering hoses pumps and fluid levels
Steering wheel play of more than ten degrees
What is the seven-step inspection method? - Correct Ans:
✔✔Vehicle Overview,
check engine compartments,
start engine and inspect inside the cab,
turn off engine and check lights,
do walk-around inspection,
check signal lights,
and start engine and check brake system.
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? -
Correct Ans: ✔✔Safety. Safety for yourself and other road user.
What things should you check during a trip? - Correct Ans:
✔✔Watch gauges, mirrors, and use your senses to check for problems...LOOK, LISTEN, AND SMELL
Name some key steering system parts. - Correct Ans: ✔✔steering wheel,
tie rod,
steering shaft,
hydraulic fluid reservoir,
gear box,
pitman arm,
drag link,
steering knuckle,
spindle,
steering arm,
power steering cylinder
Name some suspension system defects - Correct Ans: ✔✔Broken leaf spring, spring hangers that allow movement of axle.
U-bolts, or other axle poistioning parts that are cracked, or damaged.
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - Correct
Ans: ✔✔Fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses , warning devices for parked vehicles.
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? - Correct Ans:
✔✔4/32 and 2/32 for others
What should you check when you stop? - Correct Ans: ✔✔Tires, wheels and rims
Brakes
Lights and reflectors
Connections and brake lines to trailer
Cargo securement
What to look for with tires - Correct Ans: ✔✔Air pressure
Tread
Cuts or damage
Dual tires in contact
Valve stems
What to look for with wheels and rims - Correct Ans: ✔✔Damaged rims
Rust around lug nuts (could mean loose)
Missing clamps studs or spacers
No rims should have weld marks
What to look for with brake drums and shoes - Correct Ans:
✔✔Cracked drums
Pads with grease or oil
Shoes that are thin
