Floor Jacks and Jackstands

When using a jack to lift a vehicle so a tire can be removed, which piece of equipment should also be used?

• a. A second jack

• b. A rated lifting pad

• c. Jack stands

• d. Fender covers

Technician A says when using jack stands, make sure they are level on the ground. Technician B says to make sure the jack stands are on a solid, hard surface. Who is correct?

• a. Technician A

• b. Technician B

• c. Both A and B

• d. Neither A nor B

________ are a common type of hydraulic jack that is mounted on four wheels, two of which swivel to provide a steering mechanism for the jack.

• a. Scissor jacks

• b. Transmission jacks

• c. Floor jacks

• d. High-lift jacks

All of the following are true when lifting and securing a vehicle with a vehicle jack and jack stands, EXCEPT:

• a. Return the jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks to their storage area before you continue working on the vehicle.

• b. Make sure the jack stands are rated higher than the weight you are lifting.

• c. After repair, when sliding the jack stands from under the vehicle, have someone support the vehicle on each side in case the jack fails.

• d. Position the vehicle on a flat, solid surface. Put the vehicle into neutral or park and set the parking brake.

All of the following statements are correct EXCEPT:

• a. Jack stands should be gripped by the top and bottom when moving them.

• b. Jack stands should always be used as a pair.

• c. Jack stands should only be used for loads less than the rating indicated on them.

• d. Jack stands must be used on solid, hard surfaces only.

Roll the floor jack under the vehicle, and position the __________ correctly under the frame or cross member.

• a. Vehicle hoist

• b. None of the above

• c. Wheel chocks

• d. Lifting pad

Technician A says that a vehicle jack can be used to support the vehicle while working under it. Technician B says that a jack stand automatically adjusts to the vehicle's height. Who is correct?

• a. Technician A

• b. Neither A nor B

• c. Both A and B

• d. Technician B

Technician A states that when lifting and securing a vehicle with a vehicle jack and jack stands, to lift the vehicle, one should slowly turn the jack handle counterclockwise. Technician B states that to lower the vehicle, one should slowly turn the jack handle clockwise. Who is correct?

• a. Neither A nor B

• b. Technician A

• c. Technician B

• d. Both A and B

The size of vehicle jack used is determined by the ___________ of the vehicle that has to be lifted.

• a. Manufacturer

• b. Weight

• c. Model

• d. Engine type

When lifting a vehicle using a floor jack, ________ should be placed in front of and behind the wheels that are not going to be raised off the ground.

• a. None of the above

• b. Jack stands

• c. A vehicle joist

• d. Wheel chocks