CDL Practice Tests: Pre-Trip Inspection
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Go!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
What should you check for on drum brakes during a pre-trip inspection?
- All these are correct
- 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.
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 checking the steering box components under the hood, what should you check for?
- Look for any missing nuts, bolts and cotter keys
- Check for power steering fluid leaks or damage to power steering hoses
- All these are correct
- Check that the steering box is securely mounted and not leaking
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.
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 securely mounted
- The belt is not ripped or frayed
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.
- Make sure glad hands are locked in place, free of damage and oil/grease that can cause air leaks.
- Check that trailer air connectors are sealed and in good condition.
- Make sure the brake fluid lines are properly attached and not leaking
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 checking the suspension components, what should you check for?
- Air ride suspension should be checked for damage and leaks.
- Look for missing, shifted, cracked or broken leaf springs.
- All these are correct
- Look for broken or distorted coil 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.
Which of the following is NOT one of the belts you will check during a pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment?
- Water pump belt
- Alternator belt
- Camshaft belt
- Power steering belt
Check the following belts for snugness (up to 1/4-inch play at center of belt), cracks or frays:
- Power steering belt.
- Water pump belt.
- Alternator belt.
- Air compressor belt.
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.
- A properly charged and rated fire extinguisher
- A basic tool kit
- Three red reflective triangles, six fuses or three liquid burning flares.
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.
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:
- Strobe light indicator, if equipped.
- Alternately flashing amber lights indicator, if equipped.
- Alternately flashing red lights indicator.
- All these are correct
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 a pre-trip inspection, what should you check on the battery box?
- Battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion
- Battery box and cover or door must be secure
- Battery(s) are secure, connections are tight and cell caps are present
- All these are correct
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.
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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