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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 Indiana 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. If loose or missing, _______ may cause movement between the frame and fifth wheel assembly.
safety chains
mounting bolts
electric connectors
locking pins
2. Which of these is NOT something you should check during the pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment?
Engine oil level
Worn electrical wiring insulation
Brake controls
Coolant level in radiator
3. What should you do to test your vehicle's low air pressure warning signal?
Pump the brakes until the air pressure drops below 80 psi.
With the key in the "on" or "battery charge" position, rapidly apply and release the foot brake.
Release the parking brake valve and the tractor protection valve and reduce the air pressure by stepping on and off the brake pedal.
With the engine running, put the vehicle in a forward gear and attempt to drive forward.
4. When checking tires, which of the following is acceptable?
Dual tires that do not come in contact with each other
Retreaded tires on the front wheels of a bus
Radial and bias-ply tires used together.
Dual tires that come in contact with each other
5. During the driving test, the examiner will be scoring you on:
general driving behavior.
your general attitude.
how many times you turn.
how fast you drive.
6. What is a pull up when referring to truck driving?
A driving maneuver used to pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and stop.
Using the speedometer to know when to shift up.
A specific maneuver used to decelerate smoothly in the exit lane.
When a driver stops and pulls forward to get a better position.
7. When inspecting brakes, you should look for:
cracked drums.
pads with oil, grease, or brake fluid on them.
shoes worn dangerously thin.
All of the above.
8. Name some key suspension system parts.
Drag link, spindle and gear box
Mufflers, tailpipes and vertical stacks
Main spring, axle and font axle hanger
Pitman arm, hydraulic fluid reservoir and tie rod
9. Rust trails around the lug nuts on the tires indicate that:
the lugs may be loose.
the tire hasn't been removed in some time.
the rim is defective.
All of the above.
10. Which of the following must be inspected on every tire?
Battery.
Hub oil/grease seals and axle seals.
Steering box.
Brake chambers.
 
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