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Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection Requirements Flashcards

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  1. What is the maximum allowable kingpin-to-rear-axle length for a single CMV trailer under federal bridge formula rules?

    Answer: 41 feet

    The federal bridge formula limits the kingpin-to-rear-axle (KPRA) distance to 41 feet for a single trailer.

  2. Under FMCSA rules, which component must be checked during every pre-trip inspection?

    Answer: Emergency equipment (fire extinguisher, warning triangles)

    Emergency equipment including a fire extinguisher and warning triangles/flares must be inspected every pre-trip per 49 CFR 392.8.

  3. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method for a motor carrier to prove a CMV passed its annual inspection?

    Answer: Verbal certification from the mechanic

    Verbal certification does not meet FMCSA documentation requirements; a written report or decal is required.

  4. What is the minimum number of tie-downs required to secure a CMV being transported on a trailer?

    Answer: 4

    FMCSA cargo securement rules (49 CFR 393.130) require at least 4 tie-downs for securing a CMV on a transport vehicle.

  5. Under FMCSA Part 396, which party may certify a periodic inspection was performed?

    Answer: Any individual qualified under 49 CFR 396.19

    Only individuals who meet the qualifications outlined in 49 CFR 396.19 are authorized to perform and certify periodic CMV inspections.

  6. What action must a driver take upon discovering the cargo has shifted during transit?

    Answer: Stop and re-secure the cargo before continuing

    FMCSA rules require drivers to stop and re-secure any load that has shifted, loosened, or otherwise become unsafe.