Practice Quiz

Commercial Driver's License

Category - Inspections

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day
Which of the following is a TRUE statement concerning slack adjusters?
  1. When pulled by hand, the brake rod should move at least one inch.
  2. When pulled by hand, the brake rod should not move more than one inch.
  3. Slack adjusters do not require inspection.
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: B - When performing an inspection on the slack adjusters, the brake rod should NOT move more than one inch when pulled by hand. Slack adjusters must be adjusted and maintained properly if order for the brakes to work properly. If the brake rod moves more than one inch, it must be adjusted before the vehicle is put on the road.
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details
Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz