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Vehicle Inspection

What should you check about the horn, and why?

  • A.It matters only in city driving
  • B.The horn must work so you can warn others of your presence when needed
  • C.Two horns are required on all tractors
  • D.The horn should be disconnected to avoid startling others
Correct answer

B. The horn must work so you can warn others of your presence when needed

Why

A working horn is a basic communication tool for warning a driver who is drifting into your lane or a person near your vehicle. If it does not work, that is a defect to report before the trip.

Manual topic: Vehicle Inspection - Cab and Visibility · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-020).

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