CDL Pre-Trip
Inspection Test

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

The minimum tread depth for steering axle tires is:

Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Puddles or dripping fluids from the underside of the transmission and engine may indicate:

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

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

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

This gauge has a governor cut-off.

_____ 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.

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

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

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 _____.

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

You should check that the following makes an audible noise:

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

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.

This object should not have any missing parts, be fully raised, the crank handle is secured, and that there is no damage to the frame.

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

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

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

How do you check the power steering fluid?

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

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

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

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

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