Vehicle InspectionQuestion 1 of 120
You arrive for your shift and the tractor was driven by another driver yesterday. Before you move the vehicle, what does the federal rule require you to do first?
a.Drain the air tanks and rebuild pressure from zero
b.Weigh the loaded vehicle at the nearest certified scale
c.Review the last driver vehicle inspection report and be satisfied the vehicle is in safe operating condition
d.Road test the vehicle for at least two miles before loading
Explanation
A driver must review the previous driver's inspection report and sign it if defects were noted and certified as repaired, then be satisfied the vehicle is safe to operate. Draining tanks completely and rebuilding pressure is not a required daily step, weighing is a cargo issue rather than a pre-trip requirement, and no minimum road-test distance is required before loading.
Law Reference: 49 CFR §396.13Practice all 120 questions free — no signup required.
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