ME 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 Maine 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. When checking the steering system for defects, you should look for:
missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring.
cut or cracked valve stems.
bent, loose, or broken parts, such as tie rods.
2. During the vehicle inspection test, after starting the engine the coolant temperature should:
decrease gradually.
rise quickly.
rise slowly.
3. What maintains air pressure in the air brake system?
Power steering fluid
Air compressor
Alternator belt
4. ______ must have a minimum tread depth of 4/32 of an inch.
Steering axle tires
All tires other than front tires
All of the above.
5. When taking the road test, if asked to make a turn you should:
only use the turn signal if other vehicles are present.
check traffic in all directions.
gradually increase your speed.
6. If you are checking that the air hoses and electrical lines are not spliced, cut, chafed or worn, you are inspecting:
the mounting bolts.
the air / electric lines.
the exhaust system.
7. Exhaust system parts should be:
rubbing against fuel system parts.
loose.
None of the above.
8. A vehicle inspection should be done:
once every month.
the same way each time so you are less likely to forget something.
differently each time, so you are less likely to forget something.
9. How can you check slack adjusters?
Use gloves and pull hard on each slack adjuster that you can reach.
Turn the electrical power on and step on and off the brake pedal.
Check that the spring brakes come on automatically.
10. The most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection is:
Safety
Employer liability
Liability insurance
 
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ME Vehicle Inspection Test

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