MA 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 Massachusetts 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.
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Broken suspension parts can be very dangerous. When inspecting your vehicle for suspension system defects, look for:
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Spring hangers that allow movement of axle from proper position.
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Damaged air suspension systems.
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Broken leaves in a multi-leaf spring.
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All of the above.
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During the driving test, the examiner will be scoring you on:
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general driving behavior.
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how fast you drive.
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your general attitude.
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how many times you turn.
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What maintains air pressure in the air brake system?
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Air compressor
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Water pump
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Alternator belt
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Power steering fluid
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Which of the following is not a braking system on a truck?
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Service brake
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Emergency brake
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Steering brake
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Parking brake
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During the vehicle inspection test, CDL applicants may be asked to:
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replace the emergency flashers.
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replace a reflective triangle.
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change a tire.
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None of the above.
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If you are looking for puddles on the ground and dripping fluids on the underside of the engine and transmission, you are checking for:
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Oil level
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Leaks
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Coolant level
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None of the above.
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When checking the engine compartment in a vehicle inspection, you should check all of the following except:
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Engine oil level
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Windshield washer fluid level
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Spring hangers
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Coolant level in radiator
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To check the automatic transmission fluid:
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you should turn the engine off.
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the wheel nuts must be loose.
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the engine may have to be running.
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you must go down grades.
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What should you do to test your vehicle's low air pressure warning signal?
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With the key in the "on" or "battery charge" position, rapidly apply and release the foot brake.
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With the engine running, put the vehicle in a forward gear and attempt to drive forward.
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Release the parking brake valve and the tractor protection valve and reduce the air pressure by stepping on and off the brake pedal.
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Pump the brakes until the air pressure drops below 80 psi.
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When approaching a vehicle as part of a pre-trip inspection, which of the following could be a sign of trouble?
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Parking brake is on
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Inflated tires
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Fresh oil under the vehicle
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All of the above
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MA Vehicle Inspection Test
| Number of questions: | 20 |
| Correct answers to pass: | 16 |
| Passing score: | 80% |
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