CDL Practice Tests: Pre-Trip Inspection
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Go!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:
- All these are correct
- Strobe light indicator, if equipped.
- Alternately flashing amber lights 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.
During the pre-trip inspection test you must:
- Explain to the examiner what you are checking and why
- All these are correct
- Show that the vehicle is safe to drive
- Walk around the vehicle and point to or touch each item
When doing a pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment, which of the following are you NOT looking for?
- Inspect hoses for condition and leaks.
- Look for puddles on the ground.
- Make sure the air lines are properly attached to the trailer
- Look for dripping fluids on the underside of the engine and transmission.
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.
When doing a pre-trip inspection, what should you check on the battery box?
- Battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion
- All these are correct
- Battery box and cover or door must be secure
- Battery(s) are secure, connections are tight and cell caps are present
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.
What do you check for with the safety belt during a pre-trip inspection?
- The belt adjusts and latches properly
- The belt is not ripped or frayed
- The belt is securely mounted
- All 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 which of the following emergency equipment?
- None of these are correct
- Tool kit and tire patching kit
- Emergency flares and flashlight
- First aid kit and body fluid cleanup kit
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
When doing an emergency system check on air brake systems, the tractor parking valve and the trailer parking valve should close (pop out) when the pressure gets below what reading?
- 60-80 psi
- 20-45 psi
- 80 - 100 psi
- 10-30 psi
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
- Power steering belt
- Camshaft belt
- Alternator 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.
What are two indications of loose lug nuts?
- All these are correct
- Low hub oil level or brakes squeaking
- Twisted or bent valve stem and over-inflated tires
- Rusty trails or shiny threads
Which is the proper procedure for checking the trailer parking brakes?
- All these are correct
- Gently trying to pull forward with the trailer parking brake on
- 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
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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