Walk Around/Circle Method Right Ans - Best way to inspect a vehicle,
Entails NFPA operational readiness inspections and pre-trip worthiness
inspection
Operational Test Right Ans - Actually driving during inspection, Aerial
checkout
Inspection best practices Right Ans - Observe body/leaks. Observe surface
where vehicle is parked. Chock Wheels. Make sure location is well ventilated
Diesel Fuel Hazards Right Ans - Has over 100 types of harmful chemicals.
Don't run excessively
6 Things to inspect for Right Ans - LFCCDD Leaks, Fluids, Condition,
Cleanliness, Damage, Defects
Things to check wheels for Right Ans - tread depth, sidewall wear, cupping,
dry rot, valve stem issues
(Interior inspection) Electoral load management system Right Ans -
Consists of Load sequencer= Makes sure all electoral things don't turn on all
out once and overload system AND Load Monitor= Watches to see if system
will be overloaded and if the system is overloaded it will shut down non
essential systems called load shedding
(Interior inspection) Clutch Right Ans - needs to have good amount of free
play. Too much= clutch not releasing and hard shifting. Too little= Slip
overheat and wear out sooner
(interior inspection) Steering wheel Right Ans - Not to much play. 10
degrees in each direction
(Interior Inspection) GVWR Right Ans - Gross Vehicle weight rating. Max
weight the vehicle can safely operate under. may be per axle. check apparatus
compartment gear to see if weight is over
, Air Brake Inspection Right Ans - Air pressure must be built up to use
breaks. If air pressure drops below 80 PSI then horns etc will turn off so you
can use the breaks
ABS Right Ans - Ruduce spin potentil. May not stop faster but will be more
controlled
Transmission Fluid check Right Ans - DO it when engine is running
DPF Right Ans - Diesel particulate filter. trap bad particles but needs to
regen aka burn them completely. bad to respond when filter is full
Batteries Right Ans - Make sure connection have grease or petroleum jelly.
They can give of H2 gas so ventilate
Inspection order Right Ans - POEIVCUMI
NFPA 1002 Right Ans - Require that Drivers record and report service
functions. driver operator qualifications
NFPA 1914 Right Ans - Matinee record for Aerials be present at yearly test
NFPA 1911 Right Ans - OOS Criteria
Walk around pattern Right Ans - Clockwise starting by the drivers door
Tire selection is based on... Right Ans - Gross axle weight of rig
According to NFPA 1911 tires should be tested... Right Ans - Annually
Who sets the min. licensing requirements Right Ans - DOT
under loaded front axles Right Ans - = steering axle too light to steer
Avoid low underpasses when Right Ans - scheduling routes
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