KY 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 Kentucky 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. In the steering box part of the vehicle inspection test, you should:
look for any missing nuts or bolts.
check that the steering box is securely mounted.
check that the steering box is not leaking.
All of the above.
2. When looking at the gauges during a pre-trip vehicle inspection:
you should pump the brake pedal three times to test the parking brake.
you should immediately turn on the stop lights.
oil pressuse should come up to normal within seconds after the engine is started.
None of the above.
3. Exhaust system parts should be:
loose.
rubbing against fuel system parts.
leaking.
None of the above.
4. During the vehicle inspection, when checking the tires you should:
ensure that the tread is evenly worn.
ensure that valve caps are missing.
ensure the middle of the tires is more worn than the outside.
check for the minimum tread depth (4/32 on all tires).
5. What should you do to test your hydraulic brakes for leaks?
Pump the brake pedal three times, then apply pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds.
Pump the brake pedal three times, then apply pressure for 9 seconds.
Hold the brake pedal down for five seconds, then pump it three times.
Pump the brake pedal five times, then apply pressure for three seconds.
6. During the vehicle inspection test, after starting the engine the coolant temperature should:
rise quickly.
decrease quickly.
rise slowly.
decrease gradually.
7. How can you tell if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?
Look under the vehicle for the wheel speed sensor wires coming from the back of the brakes.
Trailers will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side.
Look for yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
All of the above.
8. Which of the following engages and disengages the engine from the drive train?
The foot brake
The drive shaft
The front axle
The clutch
9. If you are looking for puddles on the ground and dripping fluids on the underside of the engine and transmission, you are checking for:
Oil level
Leaks
Coolant level
None of the above.
10. During the pre-trip inspection, belts should:
be checked for tightness and excessive wear.
checked for oil pressure.
checked for leaks.
not be inspected.
 
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KY Vehicle Inspection Test

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