Deck 7: Inspections

Question 1

In terms of the CDL test, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A)Every state requires applicants to pass a pre-trip inspection test.
B)The vehicle inspection test is a written test only.
C)The vehicle inspection exam is not mandatory.
D)Only Class A applicants must take the pre-trip inspection test.

Answer 1

Every state requires applicants to pass a pre-trip inspection test.

Question 2

In terms of the CDL test, the pre-trip inspection requires applicants to do which of the following:

A)Verbally explain what they would do during the inspection to the examiner.
B)Identify specific parts and explain why they are inspecting those parts.
C)Perform basic maintenance on the engine (i.e., check the oil, water, etc.).
D)Inspect only the engine and chassis of the vehicle.

Answer 2

Identify specific parts and explain why they are inspecting those parts.

Question 3

When checking the engine compartment, applicants should look for which of the following?

A)Leaky hoses
B)Fluid on the ground under the engine compartment
C)Dripping fluids coming off the engine or transmission
D)All of the above

Answer 3

All of the above

Question 4

When performing a pre-trip inspection, drivers should be able to perform which of the following tasks?

A)Identify the oil dipstick and check oil level.
B)Explain to the examiner the oil routing system used in the vehicle.
C)Explain to the examiner how to repair oil leaks.
D)None of the above

Question 5

When checking the engine compartment belts, applicants should be able to:

A)Inspect the water pump, power steering, alternator, and air compressor belts for fraying, snugness, or cracks.
B)Explain to the examiner how to test for proper belt tension.
C)Demonstrate how to adjust belt tension.
D)Demonstrate how to replace various belts.

Question 6

When starting a manual transmission vehicle for the pre-trip inspection, drivers should do which of the following?

A)Depress the clutch
B)Place the gearshift lever in neutral
C)Start the engine and release clutch slowly
D)All of the above

Question 7

As part of the pre-trip inspection, drivers should check the oil pressure gauge to ensure:

A)That the oil pressure is not increasing
B)That the oil pressure is increasing
C)That the warning light is on and stays on
D)None of the above

Question 8

When performing the pre-trip inspection for the ammeter/voltmeter, drivers should ensure:

A)That the system is charging
B)The indicator on this gauge should not move at engine start up.
C)That the warning indicator comes on and stays on
D)None of the above

Question 9

When performing a pre-trip inspection on the vehicle mirrors, drivers should ensure:

A)All mirrors are adjusted properly.
B)Mirror adjustment bolts are present and in good working order.
C)Mirror lenses are clean.
D)All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following items is NOT considered a mandatory item of emergency equipment?

A)Fire extinguisher
B)Jumper cables
C)Spare fuses
D)Three emergency triangles

Question 11

When performing a pre-trip inspection on windshield wipers, drivers are NOT required:

A)To have or show spare wiper blades
B)To inspect blades for damage
C)To ensure that wipers work properly
D)To inspect wiper arms for damage

Question 12

While inside the cab during a pre-trip inspection, drivers should check which of the following lighting indicators?

A)High beam indicator
B)Turn signals indicators
C)Emergency four-way flashers
D)All of the above

Question 13

When performing a pre-trip inspection, drivers are required:

A)To check the horn
B)Not to check the horn
C)It is up to the driver.
D)It is up to the test examiner.

Question 14

When performing a pre-trip inspection on the lighting system, which of the following are required to be checked?

A)Turn signals
B)Headlights
C)Tail lights
D)Emergency flashers
E)All of the above

Question 15

When performing a pre-trip inspection for the parking brake, drivers should:

A)Parking brakes do not fail, therefore do not need to be checked.
B)Put the parking brake on, shift into low gear, slowly release clutch to see if brake holds.
C)Put the parking brake on, shift into mid-gear, slowly release clutch to see if brake holds.
D)Put parking brake on, shift into reverse, slowly release clutch to see if brake holds..

Question 16

In order to check hydraulic brakes, drivers should perform which of the following checks?

A)Start the engine, press down on the brake pedal and hold for five seconds.
B)Without starting the engine, press down on the brake pedal and hold for five seconds.
C)Start the engine, pump the brakes several times, then hold for five seconds.
D)None of the above applies to hydraulic brakes.

Question 17

When taking the vehicle inspection portion of the CDL test, examiners will ask which of the following concerning the air brake check process?

A)How to test the air leakage rate
B)How to test for air brake leaks
C)How to set spring brakes
D)How to check the air pressure rate
E)All of the above

Question 18

When performing an inspection on the steering linkage, drivers:

A)Drivers are not qualified to check steering linkage and should not perform this check.
B)Should check that links, rods, and arms are not worn or cracked.
C)Can ignore cracks and worn links, rods, or arms, as this is normal.
D)Not report damage found on their inspection report.

Question 19

When performing an inspection on the leaf springs, drivers should:

A)Not perform this check, mechanics will.
B)Ignore cracks and breaks in leaf springs, as this is normal.
C)Look for broken or cracked leaf springs.
D)Not report cracks or breaks on their inspection report.

Question 20

When performing a vehicle inspection on the air ride suspension system, drivers should:

A)Check the air ride suspension for damage or leaks.
B)Test the system to ensure that it is working properly.
C)Report any problems they find.
D)All of the above

Question 21

Which of the following is a TRUE statement concerning slack adjusters?

A)When pulled by hand, the brake rod should move at least one inch.
B)When pulled by hand, the brake rod should not move more than one inch.
C)Slack adjusters do not require inspection.
D)None of the above

Question 22

When inspecting a vehicle's brake chamber, drivers should look for:

A)This is a trick question; the brake chambers are not visible to drivers.
B)Bubbles within the hose system
C)Leaks, cracks, and severe dents
D)None of the above

Question 23

When inspecting brake hoses, drivers should:

A)Test pressure levels in hoses.
B)Ignore this test; mechanics do this.
C)Check for worn, leaking or cracked hoses.
D)Not report defects as they will be found later by mechanics.

Question 24

During any inspection of tires, drivers should look for the following:

A)Proper inflation
B)Tread depth on all tires
C)Damage to treads or sidewalls
D)All of the above

Question 25

When inspecting the battery box, drivers should NOT:

A)Ensure battery is secure
B)Ensure connections are tight
C)Check for corrosion
D)Test for battery voltage

Question 26

In terms of drive shaft inspections, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A)The drive shaft should not be bent.
B)The drive shaft should not have cracks in it.
C)The driver shaft couplings should not be secure.
D)The driver shaft should be free of foreign objects.

Question 27

In terms of exhaust system inspections, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A)Drivers should inspect exhaust system as part of their pre-trip inspection.
B)Small exhaust leaks do not need to be reported or corrected.
C)Exhaust systems must be securely fastened.
D)None of the above

Question 28

When inspecting the vehicle frame, drivers should look for which of the following?

A)Broken welds
B)Cracks in the frame
C)Damage to the longitudinal frame
D)Damage to cross members
E)All of the above

Question 29

Pre-trip inspections are performed for safety reasons, but they are also performed because:

A)It is a tradition.
B)It is required by state and federal laws.
C)It allows drivers to drive more aggressively.
D)All of the above

Question 30

When inspecting the tires, drivers should ensure that:

A)Front tires have at least 4/32 inch of tread depth
B)Non-front tires have at least 2/32 inch tread depth
C)No tires have signs of fabric showing through sidewall or tread
D)All of the above

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT true for vehicles with dual tires?

A)Dual tires should not touch one another.
B)Using mismatched tire sizes is okay on commercial vehicles.
C)Valve stems should not be cracked or cut.
D)Retread tires are not allowed on the front wheels of a bus.

Question 32

When inspecting the steering system, drivers should check which of the following?

A)Hoses
B)Pumps
C)Fluid level
D)Steering wheel play
E)All of the above

Question 33

In terms of vehicle inspections, drivers should adapt which of the following practices?

A)Perform inspections as they wish to perform them.
B)Check only those vehicle areas that they know are problematic.
C)Establish a set procedure for inspections.
D)None of the above

Question 34

When performing ABS inspections on trailers, the yellow light on the left rear of the trailer should do what to indicate ABS is working properly?

A)Come on and stay on.
B)Come on and then blink.
C)Come on and then go out.
D)Do nothing; it only lights when there is a problem.

Question 35

Side-marker lights must be in good working order. Drivers should also ensure that they are placed correctly. Which of the following is correct?

A)All side marker lights should be red.
B)All side marker lights should be amber.
C)All side marker lights should be white.
D)Color does not matter.

Question 36

Commercial drivers of trucks and combination trucks must check their cargo within the first:

A)25 miles
B)50 miles
C)75 miles
D)100 miles