CDL Pre-Trip
Inspection Test

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

Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

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

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.

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

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

There must not be more than_____for engine compartment belts.

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

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?

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

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

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

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.

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

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

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

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

_____ 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.

When inspecting the ______you are making sure that the lines and hoses are not chafed, cut, pinched, or dragged against tractor parts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Select the false statement about suspension:

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

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.

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