MA CDL VEHICLE INSPECTION TEST
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If your vehicle has power steering, during your pre-trip external inspection you must check that:
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there's a function light.
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the engine rpm is down close to
idle.
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there are 2 lit red lights indicating it's there.
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there are no power steering fluid leaks or damage to the power steering hoses.
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A battery/box check is important. Wherever located, see that battery(ies) are secure, connections are tight, and cell caps are present. Also, make sure that:
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battery connections do not show signs of excessive corrosion, and battery box and cover or door is not damaged and is secure.
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battery connections show signs of corrosion.
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the battery box and cover or door is open.
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None of the above.
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13.
What is a pull up when referring to truck driving?
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A driving maneuver used to pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and stop.
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Using the speedometer to know when to shift up.
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A specific maneuver used to decelerate smoothly in the exit lane.
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When a driver stops and pulls forward to get a better position.
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If you are checking that the air hoses and electrical lines are not spliced, cut, chafed or worn, you are inspecting:
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the exhaust system.
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the mounting bolts.
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the locking jaws.
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the air / electric lines.
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During a pre-trip inspection, when checking the power steering hoses, you should:
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check that the brake chambers are not leaking.
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check for damaged or bent rims.
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look for broken or distorted coil springs.
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check for leaks.
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When inspecting your vehicle for suspension system defects, look for:
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cracked or broken spring hangers.
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leaking shock absorbers.
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missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring.
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All of the above.
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17.
Which of the following is true about the skills test?
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You must take the skills tests in the
type of vehicle for which you wish to be licensed.
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You don't have to take the skills tests in the type of vehicle for which you wish to be licensed.
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You must take the skills tests in a vehicle that has components marked or labeled.
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It doesn't matter what vehicle you use to take these tests.
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18.
If you find anything unsafe during the pre-trip inspection, you are required to:
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get it fixed before driving.
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write it in your inspection report.
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inform your motor carrier after the trip.
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drive cautiously until it is fixed.
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19.
During a walk around inspection, which of the following should you check?
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Shock absorber condition.
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Condition of wheel and rim.
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Condition of the front axle.
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All of the above.
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20.
Which of the following is NOT true? During the vehicle inspection test, when starting the engine you should show that:
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the temperature gauge is working.
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the pressure gauge shows increasing or normal oil pressure.
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the oil pressure gauge is working.
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the oil pressure gauge comes on when braking.
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