CDL Pre-Trip
Inspection Test

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

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

How do you check the power steering fluid?

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

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

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

Select the false statement about suspension:

How do you check the coolant level?

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

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.

What will occur as a result of failing to perform all 3 components of the air brake check?

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

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

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

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

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

This object releases the fifth wheel locking jaw to allow uncoupling.

Check that the parking brake will hold by____when the parking brake is engaged and the trailer brakes released if not a combination vehicle.

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

This gauge has a governor cut-off.

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

This item does not need to be checked during the cab check.

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

This object should not be damaged, bent, or rusted through and be evenly centered with the tires and dual wheels evenly separated.

_____ 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.

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

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

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

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

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

The minimum tread depth for steering axle tires is:

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

This object should not be worn dangerously thin where visible.

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 _____.

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

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

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

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

You should check that the following makes an audible noise:

The longest crack that brake or disc drums can have is: