DC 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 District of Columbia 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. Which of the following is not a braking system on a truck?
Parking brake
Emergency brake
Service brake
Steering brake
2. A vehicle inspection should be done:
the same way each time so you are less likely to forget something.
by a helper whenever possible.
once every month.
differently each time, so you are less likely to forget something.
3. Which of the following is NOT a tire problem to look for during the vehicle inspection?
All the tires are made by the same manufacturer
Recapped tires on the front of a school bus
Radial and bias-ply tires used together
Cracked valve stems
4. When taking the road test, you will be evaluated on your use of turn signals. You should do all of the following except:
Activate your turn signals when required.
Activate your turn signals at appropriate times.
Use your turn signals properly.
Activate your turn signals upon completion of a turn or lane change.
5. 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.
6. During the driving test, the examiner will be scoring you on:
how fast you drive.
how many times you turn.
your general attitude.
general driving behavior.
7. When checking tires, which of the following is acceptable?
Dual tires that come in contact with each other
Retreaded tires on the front wheels of a bus
Dual tires that do not come in contact with each other
Radial and bias-ply tires used together.
8. The "Start Engine and Inspect inside of the Cab" step of the 7-step inspection method involves each of the following, EXCEPT:
checking the air pressure gauge.
starting the engine, then listening for unusual noises.
check the condition of the controls.
checking engine oil level.
9. If your vehicle has power steering, during your pre-trip external inspection you must check that:
the engine rpm is down close to idle.
there are 2 lit red lights indicating it's there.
there's a function light.
there are no power steering fluid leaks or damage to the power steering hoses.
10. During the pre-trip vehicle inspection test, when examining hoses with the examiner, look for:
puddles on the ground.
the temperature gauge.
frays in the water pump belt.
spare electrical fuses.
 
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DC Vehicle Inspection Test

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