CDL Practice Tests: Pre-Trip Inspection
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Go!What should you check for on drum brakes during a pre-trip inspection?
- Check for contaminates, such as debris or oil/grease.
- Check for cracks, dents or holes. Also check for loose or missing bolts.
- Brake linings (where visible) should not be worn dangerously thin.
- All these are correct
Drum Brake
- Check for cracks, dents or holes. Also check for loose or missing bolts.
- Check for contaminates, such as debris or oil/grease.
- Brake linings (where visible) should not be worn dangerously thin.
When doing a pre-trip inspection, what should you check on the battery box?
- All these are correct
- Battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion
- Battery(s) are secure, connections are tight and cell caps are present
- Battery box and cover or door must be secure
Battery/Box
- Wherever located, see that battery(s) are secure, connections are tight and cell caps are present.
- Battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion.
- Battery box and cover or door must be secure.
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 red lights indicator.
- Alternately flashing amber lights indicator, if equipped.
- 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.
What do you check for with the safety belt during a pre-trip inspection?
- All these are correct
- The belt adjusts and latches properly
- The belt is not ripped or frayed
- The belt is securely mounted
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
- Check that the landing gear is fully raised
- Make sure the crank handle is secured and the support frame is not damaged
Describe the proper service brake check:
- All of these are correct
- Pull forward at 5 mph, apply the emergency brake and stop. Check to see that the vehicle does not pull to either side and that it stops when the emergency brake is applied
- While sitting still, release the parking brake and pump the service brake 5 times, then release it. Make sure the pressure does not drop more than 3 psi in one minute
- Pull forward at 5 mph, apply the service brake and stop. Check to see that the vehicle does not pull to either side and that it stops when the brake is applied
Service Brake Check
- You will be required to check the application of air or hydraulic service brakes. This procedure is designed to determine that the brakes are working correctly and that the vehicle does not pull to one side or the other.
- Pull forward at 5 mph, apply the service brake and stop. Check to see that the vehicle does not pull to either side and that it stops when the brake is applied.
When doing a pre-trip inspection, which of the following is NOT one of the required pieces of emergency equipment you must have?
- Three red reflective triangles, six fuses or three liquid burning flares.
- A basic tool kit
- Spare electrical fuses, unless circuit breaker equipped vehicle.
- 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.
When checking the steering box components under the hood, what should you check for?
- Check that the steering box is securely mounted and not leaking
- Look for any missing nuts, bolts and cotter keys
- All these are correct
- Check for power steering fluid leaks or damage to power steering hoses
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.
During the pre-trip inspection test you must:
- All these are correct
- Walk around the vehicle and point to or touch each item
- Show that the vehicle is safe to drive
- Explain to the examiner what you are checking and why
When doing a pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment, which of the following are you NOT looking for?
- Look for dripping fluids on the underside of the engine and transmission.
- Look for puddles on the ground.
- Inspect hoses for condition and leaks.
- Make sure the air lines are properly attached to the trailer
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.
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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