VEHICLE INSPECTION CDL TEST DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

11. What should you do to test your vehicle's low air pressure warning signal?
With the key in the "on" or "battery charge" position, rapidly apply and release the foot brake.
With the engine running, put the vehicle in a forward gear and attempt to drive forward.
Pump the brakes until the air pressure drops below 80 psi.
Release the parking brake valve and the tractor protection valve and reduce the air pressure by stepping on and off the brake pedal.
12. When approaching a vehicle for a pre-trip inspection, you should:
start the engine and listen for unusual noises.
look under the vehicle for hazards to vehicle movement.
make sure the parking brake is on.
look under the vehicle for fuel leaks, fresh oil, coolant or grease.
13. If loose or missing, _______ may cause movement between the frame and fifth wheel assembly.
locking pins
mounting bolts
safety chains
electric connectors
14. All CDL vehicle inspection tests include:
an engine inspection and tire check.
an in-cab inspection and background check.
an engine start and in-cab inspection.
an engine start and an inspection of the entire vehicle.
15. When checking the steering system for defects, you should look for:
cut or cracked valve stems.
loose, broken, or missing tailpipes.
missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring.
bent, loose, or broken parts, such as tie rods.
16. When checking tires, which of the following is not a problem?
Cracked valve stems
Radial and bias-ply tires used together
Too much air pressure
4/32 inch tread depth on front tires
17. Which of the following is not part of the air brake system?
Alcohol evaporator
Air compressor
Air storage tanks
Air filter
18. When performing the stop/start maneuver during the skills test, once stopped you should do all of the following, except:
Activate your right turn signal.
Cancel your turn signal.
Activate your 4-way emergency flashers.
Apply the parking brake.
19. During the vehicle inspection test, CDL applicants may be asked to:
change a tire.
replace a reflective triangle.
replace the emergency flashers.
None of the above.
20. How can you tell if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?
Trailers will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side.
Look under the vehicle for the wheel speed sensor wires coming from the back of the brakes.
Look for yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
All of the above.
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