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CDL VEHICLE INSPECTION TEST COLORADO

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To obtain a CDL, you will be required to pass a vehicle inspection test. The vehicle inspection test, formerly known as pre-trip, is a skills test to see if you identify which features and equipment on the test vehicle should be inspected before driving. During the test, you will be asked to do an inspection of your vehicle. You will be expected to show your knowledge of the inspection process and you will be tested to see if you know whether your vehicle is safe to drive. During the CDL inspection test, DMV does not allow the use of testing aids, other than the vehicle inspection guide in the Colorado CDL Manual. To prepare for the test, study the following sections of the CDL manual: Driving Safely and the Vehicle Inspection Test. If you do not pass the CDL inspection test, the other skills tests will be postponed.

1. When inspecting your vehicle for suspension system defects, look for:

cracked or broken spring hangers.
leaking shock absorbers.
missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring.
All of the above.

2. Name some things you should check on the FRONT of your vehicle during your pre-trip inspection.

Low beams, high beams, four-way flashers, and turn signals
U-Bolts, anchor plate and bellows
Oil, transmission, air compressor, and radiator
None of the above.

3. When checking the engine compartment in a vehicle inspection, you should check all of the following except:

Coolant level in radiator
Spring hangers
Windshield washer fluid level
Engine oil level

4. After a trip:

you should get the oil changed.
you should inspect the vehicle.
you should replace the battery.
you should place the vehicle out of service.

5. Without engine oil:

the ABS won't work.
traction will be reduced.
the engine can be destroyed rapidly.
exhaust emissions will be reduced.

6. Doing a vehicle inspection is very important. Why?

Federal and state regulations require that drivers inspect their vehicle.
A defect found during an inspection could save you problems later.
Not doing it could cost time and dollars, or even worse, an accident.
All of the above.

7. During the vehicle inspection test, you may be asked to:

change the coolant.
check the engine oil level.
remove a spare electrical fuse.
replace the electrical and brake lines.

8. When taking the road test, you will be expected to make regular traffic checks. You should do all of the following except:

checking mirrors regularly.
checking engine oil level.
checking for traffic regularly.
check your mirrors for traffic after an intersection.

9. Exhaust system parts should NOT:

be loose.
rub against fuel system parts.
rub against tires.
All of the above.

10. If your vehicle has power steering, during your pre-trip external inspection you must check that:

there are no power steering fluid leaks or damage to the power steering hoses.
there's a function light.
there are 2 lit red lights indicating it's there.
the engine rpm is down close to idle.

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CO CDL Inspection Test

Number of questions:	20
Correct answers to pass:	16
Passing score:	80%

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