Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance Flashcards
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If a TLC vehicle's air conditioning system fails during a trip on a day when the temperature exceeds 90°F, what should the driver do?
Answer: Complete the current trip and then take the vehicle out of service for repair
The driver should safely complete the current trip, then remove the vehicle from service to have the A/C repaired before the next fare.
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason to take a TLC vehicle out of service immediately?
Answer: GPS navigation unit loses signal in a tunnel
A GPS signal loss in a tunnel is a normal, temporary occurrence and is not a mechanical defect requiring the vehicle to be taken out of service.
When replacing tires on a TLC vehicle, which practice is prohibited by TLC and safety standards?
Answer: Installing mismatched tire sizes on the same axle
Mounting tires of different sizes on the same axle creates handling instability and is prohibited under TLC vehicle safety rules.
A TLC driver is responsible for ensuring the vehicle's fire extinguisher is accessible. Where must it be mounted in a TLC-licensed vehicle?
Answer: In a readily accessible location within the passenger compartment
The fire extinguisher must be mounted in a readily accessible location within the passenger compartment so it can be reached quickly in an emergency.
After a TLC vehicle undergoes major engine repair, what is the driver's obligation before resuming passenger service?
Answer: Obtain a sign-off from a TLC-licensed inspector or pass an out-of-cycle inspection if required
Major repairs may require a TLC out-of-cycle inspection sign-off before the vehicle returns to passenger service.
Under TLC rules, what is the consequence for a vehicle owner who repeatedly fails to correct violations cited at inspection?
Answer: Suspension or revocation of the vehicle's TLC license
Repeated failure to correct cited violations can result in suspension or revocation of the TLC vehicle license by the Commission.
A TLC inspector finds that the vehicle's speedometer is inaccurate by 15 mph. This finding results in:
Answer: An automatic inspection failure requiring repair before return to service
An inaccurate speedometer is a safety-critical defect that causes an automatic inspection failure; the vehicle cannot return to service until it is repaired and verified.