NY CDL VEHICLE INSPECTION TEST

11. Check that the ____ belt is securely mounted, and adjusts, latches properly.
engine
safety
air compressor
steering
12. When checking the engine compartment in a vehicle inspection, you should check all of the following except:
Spring hangers
Windshield washer fluid level
Engine oil level
Coolant level in radiator
13. Name some things you should check on the FRONT of your vehicle during your pre-trip inspection.
U-Bolts, anchor plate and bellows
Oil, transmission, air compressor, and radiator
Low beams, high beams, four-way flashers, and turn signals
None of the above.
14. If your vehicle has power steering, during your pre-trip external inspection you must check that:
there are 2 lit red lights indicating it's there.
there's a function light.
there are no power steering fluid leaks or damage to the power steering hoses.
the engine rpm is down close to idle.
15. Suspension system defects may include all of the following except:
Cracked spring hangers
Missing or broken leaf springs
Cracked hoses
Distorted coil springs
16. When inspecting your vehicle, before checking the engine compartment be sure that:
the parking brakes are on and/or wheels chocked.
all lights are working.
all tires are properly inflated.
the fire extinguisher is properly charged and rated.
17. During your inspection, you should look into the fifth-wheel gap and check that the _________ are fully closed around the kingpin.
locking jaws
couplings (U-joints)
mounting bolts
lug nuts
18. How can you check slack adjusters?
Use gloves and pull hard on each slack adjuster that you can reach.
Check that the spring brakes come on automatically.
Wait for normal air pressure, release the parking brake, move the vehicle forward, and apply the brakes firmly using the brake pedal.
Turn the electrical power on and step on and off the brake pedal.
19. During the basic control skills test, what is the maximum number of times you may look to check the position of your vehicle in the the straight-line backing exercise?
2
3
4
1
20. When looking at the gauges during a pre-trip vehicle inspection:
you should pump the brake pedal three times to test the parking brake.
you should immediately turn on the stop lights.
oil pressuse should come up to normal within seconds after the engine is started.
None of the above.
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