If something is found to be unsafe during a pre-trip inspection, you should:

Question

If a pre-trip inspection reveals anything unsafe about your vehicle, you must get it repaired. It is illegal to operate an unsafe vehicle.

Accepted Answer

Get the issue fixed immediately.

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Continue with the trip and make an appointment with a mechanic after the trip is completed.

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Let a more experienced driver use the truck.

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Not use the items found to be unsafe, but may continue driving normally.