Practice question

During a pre-trip inspection of a heavy lorry, what indicates a critical leaf spring suspension defect?

  1. Leaf springs are covered in road dust or light grime
  2. More than one-fourth of the leaves in a spring stack are broken or shifted
  3. The springs have a black coat of protective paint from the factory
  4. The spring shackle bolts are tightly secured to the frame

Answer: B — More than one-fourth of the leaves in a spring stack are broken or shifted

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