CDL Pre-Trip
Inspection Test

What do you do first during step 3 of starting the engine and inspecting the inside of the cab?

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?

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

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

This object should not move more than an inch by pulled by hand with the brakes released for manual slack adjusters.

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

This object should be free of shiny treads, rust, free of cracks and distortions.

What gauge on the dashboard indicates electrical system charging rate?

How do you check the coolant level?

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

When inspecting the ______you are making sure that the lines and hoses are not chafed, cut, pinched, or dragged against tractor parts.

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

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

You should check that the following makes an audible noise:

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

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

Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

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

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

There must not be more than_____for engine compartment belts.

What are you checking when looking at the lubrication level on a dipstick?

This gauge has a governor cut-off.

This should have no illegal stickers, dirt, obstructions, or damage to the glass.

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

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

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

This object should be checked to make sure that the cap(s) are on tight, that it is secure, and there are no leaks.

Select the item that is not checked in the engine compartment:

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

Before pulling away, make sure the landing gear of the trailer is:

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.

If there is not a sight glass to check the oil level you are required to look for leaks around the _____.

The minimum tread depth for steering axle tires is:

Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

This object should not be worn dangerously thin where visible.

You are checking the_______when looking at the dipstick to see if the lubrication is at the safe operating range or above the refill line.

The object that doesn't get checked at the side of the trailer is the:

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