What can happen if one-fourth of the leaves in a leaf spring are missing when a vehicle is inspected? Question What can happen if one-fourth of the leaves in a leaf spring are missing when a vehicle is inspected? Answers The vehicle’s driver will be allowed to drive, but only at reduced speeds. The vehicle will be put out-of-service until it is fixed. The vehicle will be fine to drive since most of the spring is in place. The driver will be asked to decrease the weight of the load. Explanation If at least one-fourth of the leaves in a leaf spring are missing, the vehicle will be put out-of-service until the defect is fixed. This questions appears in the following tests: Illinois Class A Knowledge Test Nebraska Class A Knowledge Test Nevada Class B Knowledge Test New Jersey Class A Knowledge Test New Jersey Class B Knowledge Test North Dakota Passenger Oregon Tank Tennessee Class B Knowledge Test West Virginia Double
