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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.
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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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Broken leaves in a multi-leaf spring.
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Spring hangers that allow movement of axle from proper position.
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All of the above.
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Which of the following are key steering system parts?
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Tie rod, drag link, and gear box
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U-Bolts, anchor plate and bellows
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Torque rod, leaf spring, spring shackle
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During the external inspection, you should check that the _______ (if equipped) are evenly centered, with the dual wheels and tires evenly separated, and are not bent, damaged, or rusted through.
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axle seals
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spacers
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All of the above.
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Which of the following is NOT part of a standard vehicle inspection?
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Seating defects.
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Bad brake drums or shoes.
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Tire problems.
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When checking the steering system during your pre-trip inspection you should look for:
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steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees.
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mismatched lock rings.
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cracked drums.
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Name some things you should check on the FRONT of your vehicle during your pre-trip inspection.
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Low beams, high beams, four-way flashers, and turn signals
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Oil, transmission, air compressor, and radiator
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U-Bolts, anchor plate and bellows
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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 oil pressure gauge is working.
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the temperature gauge is working.
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the oil pressure gauge comes on when braking.
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When you inspect the front of your vehicle as part of the walk around inspection, you check all of the following EXCEPT:
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the condition of the steering system.
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the condition of your front axle.
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the air pressure gauge.
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A vehicle inspection should be done:
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the same way each time so you are less likely to forget something.
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once every month.
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differently each time, so you are less likely to forget something.
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When inspecting your vehicle, before checking the engine compartment be sure that:
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the parking brakes are on and/or wheels chocked.
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all lights are working.
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the fire extinguisher is properly charged and rated.
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