Vehicle Inspection Quiz

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

• Safety

• Fuel efficiency

• Time management

• Cost reduction

Answer explanation

The most important reason for completing a vehicle inspection is safety. Regular inspections help identify potential issues that could lead to accidents, ensuring the vehicle operates safely on the road.

What should you check during a trip for safety?

• Fuel levels

• Critical items like tires, brakes, and lights

• Entertainment system

• Air conditioning

Answer explanation

During a trip, checking critical items like tires, brakes, and lights is essential for safety. These components directly affect vehicle performance and safety, unlike entertainment systems or air conditioning, which are not critical.

What is the minimum tread depth required for safe front tire operation?

• At least 4/32-inch tread depth

• At least 3/32-inch tread depth

• At least 5/32-inch tread depth

• At least 2/32-inch tread depth

What should you do if federal and state inspectors judge your vehicle to be unsafe?

• Continue driving

• Put the vehicle "out of service" until it is repaired

• Ignore the inspection

• Drive at a slower speed

What is prohibited on the front wheels of a bus?

• Dual tires

• Retreaded tires

• Mismatched sizes

• Radial tires

What might rust around wheel/lug nuts indicate?

• The nuts are too tight

• The nuts are loose

• The tires are new

• The rims are damaged

What is a sign of bad brake drums or shoes?

• Cracked drums

• New pads

• Clean shoes

• Thick shoes

What can make steering hard if the play is more than 10 degrees?

• Bent steering column

• Loose tie rods

• Steering wheel play

• Missing cotter keys

What should be checked if power steering is equipped?

• Tire pressure

• Brake fluid

• Hoses, pumps, and fluid level

• Battery charge

What is a potential danger in the suspension system?

• New shock absorbers

• Cracked spring hangers

• Tight U-bolts

• Freshly painted frame members