Truck Safety Inspection Quiz

What should be confirmed about the receiver ball?

• It matches the trailer's coupling ball size

• It is properly inserted into the receiver

• It is the correct color

• It is properly lubricated

What should be done to the receiver hitch after inserting it into the receiver?

• Pin into place and insert keeper

• Inspect the truck's light socket

• Test the truck's brake

• Confirm receiver ball matches trailer's coupling ball size

What should be inspected for corrosion or damage?

• Trailer's coupler

• Bunk boards, guide polls, and trailer fenders

• Trailer's tires

• Trailer's lights

What should be adjusted first when connecting a trailer to a truck?

• The trailer coupler

• The truck's mirrors and seat

• The truck's light plug

• The emergency brake cable

What should be done once the receiver ball is under the trailer coupler?

• Raise the jack completely

• Set the truck's parking brake and hook the safety chains

• Insert the trailer's light plug

• Connect the emergency brake cable

What should be done after lowering the trailer coupler onto the receiver ball?

• Raise the jack completely

• Lock the coupler into place and secure with the safety pin

• Insert the trailer's light plug

• Connect the emergency brake cable

What should you do if you need to check your load while traveling to/from a location?

• Stop during your travel and check your load if needed.

• Check your load while driving.

• Wait until you reach your destination.

• Ask someone else to check it for you.

What is the first step mentioned for prepping the boat for launch?

• Insert the plug

• Check the weather

• Prep the boat for launch I.E. 360

• Call the Coxswain

What should be done after pulling the Truck/Trailer/Boat into a parking spot?

• Inspect the boat winch

• Pull the plug

• Secure the boat

• Inspect the trailer's coupler

What is the purpose of moving the steering wheel in short motions L/R once the truck is back in front of the trailer?

• To keep the trailer directly behind the truck

• To allow the front wheels to center

• To begin traveling backwards

• To lower the windows