CDL Pre-Trip
Inspection Test

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

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

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

You should check that the following makes an audible noise:

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

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

This object should not be worn dangerously thin where visible.

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

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Select the false statement about suspension:

_____ 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This gauge has a governor cut-off.

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

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