DE CDL VEHICLE INSPECTION TEST

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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 Delaware 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. Pre-trip inspections of doubles and triples should:
take more time than inspecting straight trucks.
be done by the shipper.
take less time than inspecting straight trucks.
be done once a week.
2. During a pre-trip inspection, when checking the power steering hoses, you should:
check for leaks.
check for damaged or bent rims.
look for broken or distorted coil springs.
check that the brake chambers are not leaking.
3. You are checking the tractor-trailer connection to make sure it is safe and secure. The landing gear should be:
fully lowered.
fully raised.
raised slightly off the ground.
None of the above.
4. When taking the road test, if asked to make a turn you should:
use turn signals.
check for traffic in all directions.
slow down before making the turn.
All of the above.
5. During the vehicle inspection, when checking the tires you should:
ensure that the tread is evenly worn.
ensure that valve caps are missing.
check for the minimum tread depth (4/32 on all tires).
ensure the middle of the tires is more worn than the outside.
6. During the vehicle inspection, when asked to check the oil level you should:
make sure the engine is off.
see that the oil level is within safe operating range.
indicate where the dipstick is located.
All of the above.
7. Pre-trip inspections:
should not be done unless the vehicle has problems that could cause a breakdown.
are optional when the driver is familiar with the vehicle.
should always be done in the same order.
should not be done when a vehicle inspection report is available.
8. When checking the condition of wheels and rims during the pre-trip inspection, make sure that:
no studs, spacers, clamps, or lugs are missing, bent, or broken.
no more than two lug nuts are missing.
the end of the kingpin is even with the top of the fifth wheel.
All of the above.
9. Pre-trip inspections are:
required by law
required only for trips of more than 50 miles.
recommended.
required only for trips of more than 100 miles.
10. As part of your pre-trip inspection, make sure:
the cargo is balanced properly.
the vehicle is not overloaded.
your cargo does not obscure your view.
All of the above.
 
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DE Vehicle Inspection Test

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