FREE Massachusetts CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Test (2023)

1. Checking your vehicle's suspension system includes checking:

2. You should check that the _____ is solid, clear of objects, and securely bolted to the tractor frame.

3. Exhaust system parts should NOT:

rub against fuel system parts.
be loose.
rub against tires.
All of the above.

4. Which of the following is NOT checked in a pre-trip inspection?

The amount of fuel in the vehicle
Brake controls
Safety equipment
Cargo securement

5. Rust around wheel nuts may mean:

the weather is wet.
the nuts are loose.
the wheels or rims have had welding repairs.
the nuts are too tight.

6. When checking the engine compartment in a vehicle inspection, you should check all of the following except:

Engine oil level
Shock absorbers
Coolant level in radiator
Windshield washer fluid level

7. Which of the following is NOT a tire problem to look for during the vehicle inspection?

Recapped tires on the front of a school bus
Radial and bias-ply tires used together
Cracked valve stems
All the tires are made by the same manufacturer

8. During the external inspection, check that all lug nuts:

9. During the pre-trip inspection test, you will be expected to:

watch the examiner inspect the bus for safety.
show that you can identify the bus operating systems, and that you know how to inspect them for safety.
pass three basic control tests.
All of the above.

10. During the pre-trip inspection, belts should:

checked for leaks.
checked for oil pressure.
be checked for tightness and excessive wear.
not be inspected.

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