CDL Pre-Trip
Inspection Test

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

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

This gauge will indicate if the generator or alternator is charging:

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

You should check that the following makes an audible noise:

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

The minimum tread depth for steering axle tires is:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

How do you check the coolant level?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

How do you check the power steering fluid?

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.