CDL Practice Tests: Pre-Trip Inspection
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Go!When checking the steering box components under the hood, what should you check for?
- Check for power steering fluid leaks or damage to power steering hoses
- Check that the steering box is securely mounted and not leaking
- Look for any missing nuts, bolts and cotter keys
- All these are correct
Steering Box/Hoses
- Check that the steering box is securely mounted and not leaking. Look for any missing nuts, bolts and cotter keys.
- Check for power steering fluid leaks or damage to power steering hoses.
In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses (if equipped), three red reflective triangles and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also inspect which of the following emergency equipment?
- First aid kit and body fluid cleanup kit
- Tool kit and tire patching kit
- Emergency flares and flashlight
- None of these are correct
In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses (if equipped), three red reflective triangles and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also inspect the following emergency equipment:
- First Aid Emergency Kit
- Body Fluid Cleanup Kit
In addition to checking the lighting indicators listed in Section 10.2 of this manual, school bus drivers must also check which of the following lighting indicators:
- Alternately flashing amber lights indicator, if equipped.
- Alternately flashing red lights indicator.
- All these are correct
- Strobe light indicator, if equipped.
In addition to checking the lighting indicators listed in Section 10.2 of this manual, school bus drivers must also check the following lighting indicators (internal panel lights):
- Alternately flashing amber lights indicator, if equipped.
- Alternately flashing red lights indicator.
- Strobe light indicator, if equipped.
When doing an emergency system check on air brake systems, how do you begin the test?
- Turn electrical power on and begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly applying and releasing the foot brake
- Turn off the electrical power and begin fanning off the air pressure by pulling out the red parking brake knob
- Turn electrical power off and begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly applying and releasing the foot brake
- Turn the engine on and begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly applying and releasing the foot brake
When doing an emergency system check on air brake systems, the low air warning device (buzzer, light, other) should activate when the pressure gets below what reading?
- 80 psi
- 60 psi
- 100 psi
- 140 psi
When doing a pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment, which of the following are you NOT looking for?
- Make sure the air lines are properly attached to the trailer
- Look for puddles on the ground.
- Look for dripping fluids on the underside of the engine and transmission.
- Inspect hoses for condition and leaks.
Engine Compartment (Engine Off) Leaks/Hoses
- Look for puddles on the ground.
- Look for dripping fluids on underside of engine and transmission.
- Inspect hoses for condition and leaks.
During the pre-trip inspection test you must:
- Walk around the vehicle and point to or touch each item
- All these are correct
- Show that the vehicle is safe to drive
- Explain to the examiner what you are checking and why
What should you check for when checking the landing gear on the trailer?
- All of these are correct
- Make sure there are no missing parts
- Make sure the crank handle is secured and the support frame is not damaged
- Check that the landing gear is fully raised
When inspecting the air and electrical connections to the trailer, which of the following items does NOT need to be checked?
- Make sure the trailer electrical plug is firmly seated and locked in place.
- Check that trailer air connectors are sealed and in good condition.
- Make sure the brake fluid lines are properly attached and not leaking
- Make sure glad hands are locked in place, free of damage and oil/grease that can cause air leaks.
Air/Electrical Connections
- Check that trailer air connectors are sealed and in good condition.
- Make sure glad hands are locked in place, free of damage and oil/grease that can cause air leaks.
- Make sure the trailer electrical plug is firmly seated and locked in place.
When doing a pre-trip inspection, which of the following is NOT one of the required pieces of emergency equipment you must have?
- Spare electrical fuses, unless circuit breaker equipped vehicle.
- Three red reflective triangles, six fuses or three liquid burning flares.
- A basic tool kit
- A properly charged and rated fire extinguisher
Emergency Equipment
- Check for spare electrical fuses, unless circuit breaker equipped vehicle.
- Check for three red reflective triangles, six fuses or three liquid burning flares.
- Check for a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher.
About The Pre-Trip Inspectin CDL Exam
The The Pre-Trip Inspectin portion of the CDL Exam is required to obtain your CDL. During the pre-trip inspection, you must show that the vehicle is safe to drive. You may have to walk around the vehicle and point to or touch each item and explain to the examiner what you are checking and why. You will NOT have to crawl under the hood or under the vehicle.
Drivers need to have knowledge of how the actual vehicle(s) that they are conducting the test in operate. The drivers need to be able to explain and demonstrate different checks for the examiner as requested.
Taking the CDL Pre-trip Inspection Test
Class A Pre-trip Inspection Test
If you are applying for a Class A CDL, you will be required to perform a pre-trip inspection in the vehicle you have brought with you for testing. The vehicle must be a combination vehicle, representative of the unit you will be driving and must meet the class weight requirements. If the vehicle is an air brake vehicle, you must first pass the air brake knowledge test. You also must have passed all applicable endorsement knowledge tests that pertain to the vehicle you bring in for testing. Your test will require an inspection of the areas of the vehicle as instructed by your CDL examiner.
Class B and C Pre-trip Inspection Test
If you are applying for a Class B or C CDL, you will be required to perform a pre-trip inspection in the vehicle you have brought with you for testing. The vehicle must be a straight truck, passenger bus or school bus, representative of the vehicle you will be driving and must meet the class weight requirements. If the vehicle is an air brake vehicle, you must first pass the air brake knowledge test. You also must have passed all applicable endorsement knowledge tests that pertain to the vehicle you bring in for testing. Your test will require an inspection of the areas of the vehicle as instructed by your CDL examiner.
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