CT CDL Inspection Test (2024) - FREE CDL Practice Test

1. When taking the road test, you will be evaluated on your use of turn signals. You should do all of the following except:

Use your turn signals properly.
Activate your turn signals when required.
Activate your turn signals upon completion of a turn or lane change.
Activate your turn signals at appropriate times.

2. Which of the following is NOT part of a standard vehicle inspection?

3. When performing the stop/start maneuver during the skills test, you should:

decelerate smoothly.
not use your turn signals.
apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
activate your left turn signal.

4. During the pre-trip inspection, belts should:

not be inspected.
be checked for tightness and excessive wear.
checked for oil pressure.
checked for leaks.

5. In the steering box part of the vehicle inspection test, you should:

check that the steering box is securely mounted.
check that the steering box is not leaking.
look for any missing nuts or bolts.
All of the above.

6. _______ are one of the most common problems found in roadside inspections.

Slack adjusters
Brake drums
Out-of-adjustment brakes
Air hoses connected to the brake chambers

7. When approaching a vehicle for a pre-trip inspection, you should:

make sure the parking brake is on.
look under the vehicle for hazards to vehicle movement.
look under the vehicle for fuel leaks, fresh oil, coolant or grease.
start the engine and listen for unusual noises.

8. Which of the following is NOT true? During the vehicle inspection test, when starting the engine you should show that:

the pressure gauge shows increasing or normal oil pressure.
the oil pressure gauge comes on when braking.
the temperature gauge is working.
the oil pressure gauge is working.

9. During the vehicle inspection test, you will be asked to:

move your vehicle forward, backward.
change the coolant.
change a tire.
explain to the examiner what you would inspect and why.

10. To check the signal lights, do the following:

Turn off all the lights, turn on the stop lights, and turn on the left turn signal lights.
Turn on the stop lights, turn on all the lights, and turn on the right turn signal lights.
Turn off all the lights, turn on the right turn signal lights, and turn on the stop lights.
Turn on all the lights, turn off the stop lights, and turn off the left turn signal lights.

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