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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 Missouri 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. During the vehicle inspection, when asked to check the oil level you should:
make sure the engine is off.
indicate where the dipstick is located.
All of the above.
2. When checking the engine compartment in a vehicle inspection, you should check all of the following except:
Coolant level in radiator
Spring hangers
Engine oil level
3. What should be clean with no obstructions, illegal stickers, or damages to the glass?
The windshield.
The lighting indicators.
The headlights.
4. ______ must have a minimum tread depth of 4/32 of an inch.
All tires other than front tires
Steering axle tires
All of the above.
5. What is a pull up when referring to truck driving?
When a driver stops and pulls forward to get a better position.
A driving maneuver used to pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and stop.
A specific maneuver used to decelerate smoothly in the exit lane.
6. When taking the road test, if asked to make a turn you should:
check for traffic in all directions.
use turn signals.
All of the above.
7. During the driving test, when asked to make a lane change you should:
make the change immediately without looking.
make the necessary traffic checks first and use proper signals before changing lanes.
make the lane change before using proper signals.
8. During the vehicle inspection, make sure that the _____ is in the engaged position and that the safety latch is in place.
apron
release arm
locking jaw
9. When checking the engine compartment, which of the following should you check?
Engine oil level.
Battery fluid level.
All of the above.
10. Vehicle inspections should be done routinely _______ operating the vehicle.
before
after
while
 
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MO CDL Inspection Test

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