Vehicle Inspection Regulations Flashcards

A driver conducts a daily inspection on a truck and discovers an audible air leak in the brake system, but the air pressure build-up rate is normal. According to Schedule 1 of Ontario Regulation 199/07, what is the correct action for the driver to take?

Answer: Record the audible air leak as a minor defect and proceed with the trip, reporting it to the operator as soon as practical.

According to Schedule 1 of O. Reg 199/07, an 'audible air leak' is classified as a minor defect, whereas a 'slow air pressure build-up rate' or an 'air loss rate exceeding the prescribed limit' are major defects. A driver can continue to operate a vehicle with a minor defect, provided it is recorded on the daily inspection report and reported to the operator.

A commercial vehicle operator must retain completed daily vehicle inspection reports. For a report that indicates no defects were found, what is the minimum period it must be kept by the operator after being submitted by the driver?

Answer: 3 months

Ontario regulations require that daily vehicle inspection reports be kept by the operator for a minimum of three months. This allows Ministry of Transportation officials to review them during facility audits or other investigations.

Which of the following vehicle components, if found to be defective during a daily inspection, would be classified as a 'Major Defect' under Schedule 1, requiring the vehicle to be repaired before being driven?

Answer: A seatbelt that is insecure or malfunctioning.

According to Schedule 1 of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections regulation, a seatbelt or tether belt that is insecure, missing, or malfunctions is considered a major defect. The other options listed (a non-functioning required lamp, damaged tire tread, or an inoperative horn) are generally classified as minor defects, unless specific conditions escalate them to major (e.g., both low-beam headlamps failing when lamps are required).

A driver is operating a tractor-trailer combination. The daily inspection report for the tractor was completed at 7:00 AM. The driver couples to a different trailer at 3:00 PM the same day. What are the inspection requirements regarding the new trailer?

Answer: The driver must conduct a full Schedule 1 inspection on the new trailer and complete a new report before towing it.

A daily inspection is required for each vehicle (truck, tractor, or trailer) that is part of a combination. When a new trailer is added to the combination, it must undergo a complete inspection as per Schedule 1, and a report must be completed for it before it is operated on the highway. The inspection is valid for 24 hours for that specific vehicle.

During a trip, a driver notices that the oil pressure gauge on the dashboard has stopped working. According to CVOR regulations, what is the immediate required action?

Answer: Note it as a minor defect, report it to the operator as soon as possible, and record it on the daily inspection report.

If a defect is detected while the vehicle is in operation, the driver must report it to the operator as soon as practical. According to Schedule 1, 'Driver Controls' that fail to function properly (which includes gauges) are considered a minor defect. The driver must record this on the inspection report and can continue driving, but the operator must be notified.

An annual safety inspection must be performed on commercial motor vehicles in Ontario. Which of the following statements correctly describes the requirement for the annual inspection sticker?

Answer: It is required for any truck or trailer with a gross weight or RGW exceeding 4,500 kg.

In Ontario, an annual safety inspection and the corresponding sticker are required for any truck or trailer, whether alone or in combination, with a gross weight, Registered Gross Weight (RGW), or manufacturer's GVWR that exceeds 4,500 kg. There are specific exemptions for personal-use pickup trucks, but they are based on weight (GVWR of 6,500 kg or less) and use criteria, so they are not always exempt.