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 _____.

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

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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.

How do you check the coolant level?

What gauge on the dashboard indicates electrical system charging rate?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

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

While completing the 1st component of the air brake check you are required to fully push down on 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 should have no illegal stickers, dirt, obstructions, or damage to the glass.

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

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

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

This gauge has a governor cut-off.

Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

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

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

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?

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

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

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