CDL Pre-Trip
Inspection Test

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

Select the false statement about suspension:

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

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 _____.

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

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

How do you check the power steering fluid?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

_____ 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The minimum tread depth for steering axle tires is:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

This object should not be worn dangerously thin where visible.

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

What gauge on the dashboard indicates electrical system charging rate?