CDL Pre-Trip
Inspection Test

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

How do you check the power steering fluid?

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

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

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

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

Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

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

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

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

_____ 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.

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

Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

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

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 _____.

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

This object should not be worn dangerously thin where visible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How do you check the coolant level?

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

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

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

The minimum tread depth for steering axle tires is:

Select which is not an engine compartement belt: