Diagnosis of Malfunctions

How are driver senses important in identifying a vehicle failure?   Drivers senses play a key role in identifying malfunctions with a vehicle. Drivers can see, smell, feel and hear when something is wrong and know when to investigate. They can see smoke, an elevated dash gauge, or a visible malfunction.  They can hear a change in the engine, air leaks, a growling power steering pump. Drivers can feel vibrations, or …

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What are some basic signs of a vehicle malfunction?  The key to recognizing an issue with a vehicle, is to be familiar with the vehicle when it is operating at normal conditions. A driver can use their senses to identify when something is out of the ordinary.    Pay attention to obvious signs of vehicle malfunctions:  Dash gauges  Vehicle message and warning lights  Decreased fuel …

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What are the major vehicle systems?  Engine  The engine is the vehicle’s main source of power. It uses internal-combustion, in which air is compressed to a high temperature to ignite diesel fuel injected into the cylinder, where combustion and expansion actuate a piston which is then used to drive a mechanical device.  Engine Exhaust  An exhaust system carries waste gases and other …

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What is the driver’s responsibility when it comes to maintenance and repairs?  Drivers need to know and understand their company’s maintenance policies and procedures, most motor carriers do not expect their drivers to be mechanics. However, drivers need to be able to identify the source of the vehicles problem, give a credible description of the issue, and report it to the company properly.  Drivers need …

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How are driver senses important in identifying a vehicle failure?   Drivers senses play a key role in identifying malfunctions with a vehicle. Drivers can see, smell, feel and hear when something is wrong and know when to investigate. They can see smoke, an elevated dash gauge, or a visible malfunction.  They can hear a change in the engine, air leaks, a growling power steering pump. Drivers can feel vibrations, or …

Driver Awareness and Troubleshooting Skills (ELDT B) Read More »

What are some basic signs of a vehicle malfunction?  The key to recognizing an issue with a vehicle, is to be familiar with the vehicle when it is operating at normal conditions. A driver can use their senses to identify when something is out of the ordinary.    Pay attention to obvious signs of vehicle malfunctions:  Dash gauges  Vehicle message and warning lights  Decreased fuel …

Recognizing a Malfunction (ELDT B) Read More »

What are the major vehicle systems?  Engine  The engine is the vehicle’s main source of power. It uses internal-combustion, in which air is compressed to a high temperature to ignite diesel fuel injected into the cylinder, where combustion and expansion actuate a piston which is then used to drive a mechanical device.  Engine Exhaust  An exhaust system carries waste gases and other …

System Functions (ELDT B) Read More »

What is the driver’s responsibility when it comes to maintenance and repairs?  Drivers need to know and understand their company’s maintenance policies and procedures, most motor carriers do not expect their drivers to be mechanics. However, drivers need to be able to identify the source of the vehicles problem, give a credible description of the issue, and report it to the company properly.  Drivers need …

Driver Responsibility (ELDT B) Read More »

How are driver senses important in identifying a vehicle failure?   Drivers senses play a key role in identifying malfunctions with a vehicle. Drivers can see, smell, feel and hear when something is wrong and know when to investigate. They can see smoke, an elevated dash gauge, or a visible malfunction.  They can hear a change in the engine, air leaks, a growling power steering pump. Drivers can feel vibrations, or …

Driver Awareness and Troubleshooting Skills Read More »

What are some basic signs of a vehicle malfunction?  The key to recognizing an issue with a vehicle, is to be familiar with the vehicle when it is operating at normal conditions. A driver can use their senses to identify when something is out of the ordinary.    Pay attention to obvious signs of vehicle malfunctions:  Dash gauges  Vehicle message and warning lights  Decreased fuel …

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