CDL Pre-Trip
Inspection Test

While completing the 1st component of the air brake check you are required to fully push down on the foot brake and _____.

When checking for_____you are looking for dripping fluids or puddles on the ground below the transmission or engine.

This carries hydraulic fluid or air to the wheel brake assemby.

On tandem axle for trailers, the sliding mechanism and locking device is:

There must not be more than_____for engine compartment belts.

How do you check the power steering fluid?

Select the false statement about suspension:

You should check that the _____are secure, caps are on tight, and is not leaking.

The brake pushrod should not move more than____for manual slack adjusters.

While completing the 2nd component of the air brake check you are required to turn the electrical power on, begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly relasing and apply the foot brake and _____.

What gauge on the dashboard indicates electrical system charging rate?

A minimum tread depth of 2/32 inch is required for:

You are inspecting the_____when looking for broken welds, cracks, holes, or other damage to the longitudinal frame member, cross members, box, and floor.

The container for the mechanism that transforms the steering column action into wheel action is:

This component should be checked that it is solid, securely bolted to the tracture frame, and clear of objects.

_____ create a little above 90 degree angle between the adjuster arm and push rod when the brakes are released and no less than 90 degrees when the brakes are applied.

The sliding mechanism and locking device for a tandem axle on trailers is:

This object should not be spliced, cut, chafed, or worn through to allow steel braid to show.

The system that needs to be checked for signs of leaks with rust or carbon soot and damage is the _____.

Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

This item should not be rusted, bent, or damaged and centered over evenly spaced tires and dual wheels.

This item should be firmly attached the to frame, be solid, and clear of objects:

Within 3 minutes, this gauge pressure should build to 90 psi from 50 psi.

The gauge that indicates normal or increasing lubrication pressure to prevent engine seizure, failure or breakdown is:

The belt that you need to make sure is securely mounted, without frays, and adjusts and latches properly is the:

If there is rust around the nuts, what may it indicate?

To inspect the______you should pump the pedal 3 times and hold it down for 5 seconds while making sure the pedal doesn't move during those 5 seconds.

When inspecting the_____you pump the pedals 3 times and then hold it down for 5 seconds feeling for no movement to occur.

This should be cleaned and then adjusted properly while inside the cab.

What is the normal operating range for a truck's oil pressure?

In the slide mechanism of the sliding fifth wheel, this object should have no missing pins or be loose when fully engaged.

The gauge that needs to come up to normal levels after starting the engine within a few seconds is _____.

This object is required to be checked for damage, that it's secure, and strong enough to handle any cargo.

While completing the 3rd component of the air brake check of a combination vehicle, at what psi should the tracor protection valve and parking brake valve should pop out?

These tires should have a minimum tread depth of 4/32 inches.

This object is not checked at the rear of the trailer.

This object should be clean with no obstructions, illegal stickers or damage to the glass.

Rods, connecting links, and arms from the steering box to the wheel are a part of the:

The bolst, brackets, or bushings that attach the air bag and/or spring to the vehicle and axle frame are _____.

When this item is missing or loose, movement may occur between the fifth wheel assembly and the frame.