Class 4 Commercial Driver Practice · Question
If a driver identifies a 'minor defect' during a pre-trip inspection, what action is required?
A minor defect must be recorded on the inspection report and reported to the operator, but the vehicle can typically still be driven for that shift. A major def
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Question: If a driver identifies a 'minor defect' during a pre-trip inspection, what action is required?
Answer options:
- The vehicle must be towed to a repair facility immediately
- The driver can ignore it until the next scheduled maintenance service
- The driver must fix the defect themselves before starting the trip ✅ The defect must be recorded on the report and the operator must be notified
Correct answer: The defect must be recorded on the report and the operator must be notified
Explanation: A minor defect must be recorded on the inspection report and reported to the operator, but the vehicle can typically still be driven for that shift. A major defect requires immediate repair before the vehicle is used.
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