CDL VEHICLE INSPECTION TEST MASSACHUSETTS

11. 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.
by a helper whenever possible.
12. How can you check slack adjusters?
Wait for normal air pressure, release the parking brake, move the vehicle forward, and apply the brakes firmly using the brake pedal.
Use gloves and pull hard on each slack adjuster that you can reach.
Check that the spring brakes come on automatically.
Turn the electrical power on and step on and off the brake pedal.
13. When you inspect the front of your vehicle as part of the walk around inspection, you check all of the following EXCEPT:
the air pressure gauge.
the condition of your front axle.
the condition of the steering system.
the condition of the windshield.
14. You are checking the tractor-trailer connection to make sure it is safe and secure. The landing gear should be:
fully raised.
fully lowered.
raised slightly off the ground.
None of the above.
15. When checking tires, which of the following is acceptable?
Radial and bias-ply tires used together.
Retreaded tires on the front wheels of a bus
Dual tires that come in contact with each other
Dual tires that do not come in contact with each other
16. If the coolant container is not part of the pressurized system:
you should remove the container cap and wait until the system has cooled.
you can safely remove the cap and add coolant even when the engine is hot.
you should never remove the radiator cap or any part of the pressurized system until the system has cooled.
None of the above.
17. Suspension system defects may include all of the following except:
Missing or broken leaf springs
Cracked hoses
Cracked spring hangers
Distorted coil springs
18. When making a lane change during the skills test, you should:
avoid using your mirrors.
come to a complete stop first.
apply the parking brake.
make the necessary traffic checks first.
19. During the driving test, when asked to make a lane change you should:
make the lane change before using proper signals.
make the change immediately without looking.
make the necessary traffic checks first and use proper signals before changing lanes.
None of the above.
20. Checking the engine compartment during the seven-step inspection does NOT include checking:
the power steering fluid level.
the engine oil level.
the engine oil temperature.
the battery fluid level.
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