CDL Practice Tests: Pre-Trip Inspection

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Question #506 (1 of 10)

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When doing a pre-trip inspection of the power steering, play in the steering wheel should not exceed how much?

  • 10 degrees (or about 2 inches on a 20-inch wheel) before the front left wheel barely moves.
  • 20 degrees (or about 4 inches on a 20-inch wheel) before the front left wheel barely moves.
  • 30 degrees (or about 6 inches on a 20-inch wheel) before the front left wheel barely moves.
  • There should be zero degrees of play in the steering wheel
Power steering: With the engine running, check for excessive play by turning the steering wheel back and forth. Play should not exceed 10 degrees (or about 2 inches on a 20-inch wheel) before the front left wheel barely moves.
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Question #505 (2 of 10)

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When doing a pre-trip inspection, which of the following is NOT one of the required pieces of emergency equipment you must have?

  • A basic tool kit
  • A properly charged and rated fire extinguisher
  • Three red reflective triangles, six fuses or three liquid burning flares.
  • Spare electrical fuses, unless circuit breaker equipped vehicle.

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.
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Question #522 (3 of 10)

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What should you check for on the tires during a pre-trip inspection?

  • Look for cuts or other damage to tread or sidewalls
  • All these are correct
  • Make sure that valve caps and stems are not missing, broken or damaged.
  • Check that tread is evenly worn

The following items must be inspected on every tire:

  • Tread depth: Check for minimum tread depth (4/32 on steering axle tires and 2/32 on all other tires).
  • Tire condition: Check that tread is evenly worn and look for cuts or other damage to tread or sidewalls. Also, make sure that valve caps and stems are not missing, broken or damaged.
  • Tire inflation: Check for proper inflation by using a tire gauge or a mallet. Note: You will not get credit if you simply kick the tires to check for proper inflation.
  • That there is no mismatch tires (size and construction).
  • Re-grooved or re-capped tires are not permitted on bus steer tires.
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When inspecting a passenger bus, which of the following must be checked when inspecting emergency exits?

  • Check that any emergency exit warning devices are working.
  • All these are correct
  • Make sure emergency exits are not damaged
  • Make sure the emergency exits operate smoothly and close securely from the inside

Emergency Exits

  • Make sure that all emergency exits are not damaged, operate smoothly and close securely from the inside.
  • Check that any emergency exit warning devices are working.
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Question #516 (5 of 10)

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What do you check for with the safety belt during a pre-trip inspection?

  • The belt is securely mounted
  • The belt adjusts and latches properly
  • The belt is not ripped or frayed
  • All these are correct
Check that the safety belt is securely mounted, adjusts and latches properly, and is not ripped or frayed.
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Question #528 (6 of 10)

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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.
  • All these are correct
  • Strobe light indicator, if equipped.
  • Alternately flashing red lights indicator.

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.
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Question #502 (7 of 10)

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During the pre-trip inspection test you must:

  • Show that the vehicle is safe to drive
  • Walk around the vehicle and point to or touch each item
  • All these are correct
  • Explain to the examiner what you are checking and why
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. At the time of your test, the examiner will direct you to the areas of the vehicle to inspect for the test. In addition to this section, you should also review Section 2 prior to conducting the pre-trip inspection.
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Question #508 (8 of 10)

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Which is the proper procedure for checking the trailer parking brakes?

  • Measure the distance between the parking brake shoe and the drum. Make sure it is less than 1 inch
  • Check the angle of the S-cam coming out of the brake chamber
  • All these are correct
  • Gently trying to pull forward with the trailer parking brake on
Trailer (if applicable): With the tractor parking brake released and the trailer parking brake engaged (combination vehicles only), check that the trailer parking brake will hold the vehicle by gently trying to pull forward with the trailer parking brake on.
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Question #524 (9 of 10)

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What are two indications of loose lug nuts?

  • Twisted or bent valve stem and over-inflated tires
  • Rusty trails or shiny threads
  • Low hub oil level or brakes squeaking
  • All these are correct
Check that all lug nuts are present, free of cracks and distortions and show no signs of looseness such as rust trails or shiny threads.
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Question #518 (10 of 10)

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When checking the suspension components, what should you check for?

  • All these are correct
  • Air ride suspension should be checked for damage and leaks.
  • Look for broken or distorted coil springs.
  • Look for missing, shifted, cracked or broken leaf springs.

Suspension Springs/Air/Torque

  • Look for missing, shifted, cracked or broken leaf springs.
  • Look for broken or distorted coil springs.
  • If vehicle is equipped with torsion bars, torque arms or other types of suspension components, check that they are not damaged and are mounted securely.
  • Air ride suspension should be checked for damage and leaks.
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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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