Question 1

When checking the engine compartment, applicants should look for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaky hoses
B)  Fluid on the ground under the engine compartment
C)  Dripping fluids coming off the engine or transmission
D)  All of the above

Question 2

While inside the cab during a pre-trip inspection, drivers should check which of the following lighting indicators?

Accepted Answer

A)  High beam indicator
B)  Turn signals indicators
C)  Emergency four-way flashers
D)  All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following items is NOT considered a mandatory item of emergency equipment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fire extinguisher
B)  Jumper cables
C)  Spare fuses
D)  Three emergency triangles

Question 4

Commercial drivers of trucks and combination trucks must check their cargo within the first:

Accepted Answer

A)  25 miles
B)  50 miles
C)  75 miles
D)  100 miles

Question 5

When performing a vehicle inspection on the air ride suspension system, drivers should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Check the air ride suspension for damage or leaks.
B)  Test the system to ensure that it is working properly.
C)  Report any problems they find.
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true for vehicles with dual tires?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dual tires should not touch one another.
B)  Using mismatched tire sizes is okay on commercial vehicles.
C)  Valve stems should not be cracked or cut.
D)  Retread tires are not allowed on the front wheels of a bus.

Question 7

When inspecting the steering system, drivers should check which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hoses
B)  Pumps
C)  Fluid level
D)  Steering wheel play
E)  All of the above

Question 8

When performing a pre-trip inspection, drivers are required:

Accepted Answer

A)  To check the horn
B)  Not to check the horn
C)  It is up to the driver.
D)  It is up to the test examiner.

Question 9

When inspecting the tires, drivers should ensure that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Front tires have at least 4/32 inch of tread depth
B)  Non-front tires have at least 2/32 inch tread depth
C)  No tires have signs of fabric showing through sidewall or tread
D)  All of the above

Question 10

During any inspection of tires, drivers should look for the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  Proper inflation
B)  Tread depth on all tires
C)  Damage to treads or sidewalls
D)  All of the above

Question 11

When performing a pre-trip inspection on windshield wipers, drivers are NOT required:

Accepted Answer

A)  To have or show spare wiper blades
B)  To inspect blades for damage
C)  To ensure that wipers work properly
D)  To inspect wiper arms for damage

Question 12

When inspecting the battery box, drivers should NOT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ensure battery is secure
B)  Ensure connections are tight
C)  Check for corrosion
D)  Test for battery voltage

Question 13

When starting a manual transmission vehicle for the pre-trip inspection, drivers should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depress the clutch
B)  Place the gearshift lever in neutral
C)  Start the engine and release clutch slowly
D)  All of the above D

Question 14

In terms of drive shaft inspections, which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The drive shaft should not be bent.
B)  The drive shaft should not have cracks in it.
C)  The driver shaft couplings should not be secure.
D)  The driver shaft should be free of foreign objects.

Question 15

As part of the pre-trip inspection, drivers should check the oil pressure gauge to ensure:

Accepted Answer

A)  That the oil pressure is not increasing
B)  That the oil pressure is increasing
C)  That the warning light is on and stays on
D)  None of the above

Question 16

When inspecting the vehicle frame, drivers should look for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Broken welds
B)  Cracks in the frame
C)  Damage to the longitudinal frame
D)  Damage to cross members
E)  All of the above

Question 17

In terms of the CDL test, the pre-trip inspection requires applicants to do which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  Verbally explain what they would do during the inspection to the examiner.
B)  Identify specific parts and explain why they are inspecting those parts.
C)  Perform basic maintenance on the engine (i.e., check the oil, water, etc.) .
D)  Inspect only the engine and chassis of the vehicle. B

Question 18

In order to check hydraulic brakes, drivers should perform which of the following checks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Start the engine, press down on the brake pedal and hold for five seconds.
B)  Without starting the engine, press down on the brake pedal and hold for five seconds.
C)  Start the engine, pump the brakes several times, then hold for five seconds.
D)  None of the above applies to hydraulic brakes. A

Question 19

In terms of the CDL test, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Every state requires applicants to pass a pre-trip inspection test.
B)  The vehicle inspection test is a written test only.
C)  The vehicle inspection exam is not mandatory.
D)  Only Class A applicants must take the pre-trip inspection test.

Question 20

When taking the vehicle inspection portion of the CDL test, examiners will ask which of the following concerning the air brake check process?

Accepted Answer

A)  How to test the air leakage rate
B)  How to test for air brake leaks
C)  How to set spring brakes
D)  How to check the air pressure rate
E)  All of the above

Exam 7: Inspections

When checking the engine compartment, applicants should look for which of the following?

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While inside the cab during a pre-trip inspection, drivers should check which of the following lighting indicators?

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Which of the following items is NOT considered a mandatory item of emergency equipment?

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Commercial drivers of trucks and combination trucks must check their cargo within the first:

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When performing a vehicle inspection on the air ride suspension system, drivers should:

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Which of the following is NOT true for vehicles with dual tires?

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When inspecting the steering system, drivers should check which of the following?

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When performing a pre-trip inspection, drivers are required:

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When inspecting the tires, drivers should ensure that:

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During any inspection of tires, drivers should look for the following:

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When performing a pre-trip inspection on windshield wipers, drivers are NOT required:

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When inspecting the battery box, drivers should NOT:

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When starting a manual transmission vehicle for the pre-trip inspection, drivers should do which of the following?

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In terms of drive shaft inspections, which of the following statements is NOT true?

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As part of the pre-trip inspection, drivers should check the oil pressure gauge to ensure:

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When inspecting the vehicle frame, drivers should look for which of the following?

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In terms of the CDL test, the pre-trip inspection requires applicants to do which of the following:

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In order to check hydraulic brakes, drivers should perform which of the following checks?

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In terms of the CDL test, which of the following statements is TRUE?

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When taking the vehicle inspection portion of the CDL test, examiners will ask which of the following concerning the air brake check process?

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