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How does an inspection selection often begin for a truck that looks neglected?
- A.Visible defects, an unsecured-looking load, or a carrier's poor safety measurement history can all trigger selection, so appearance and record both matter
- B.Inspectors choose only by license plate color
- C.Well-kept trucks are always inspected first
- D.Selection is purely random in every case
Correct answer
A. Visible defects, an unsecured-looking load, or a carrier's poor safety measurement history can all trigger selection, so appearance and record both matter
Why
Officers use what they can see (tires, lights, cargo, leaks) plus data systems that score carrier and driver history. A clean, well-secured truck is both safer and less likely to spend the day being inspected.
Manual topic: Roadside - Selection · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-397).