FREE Pennsylvania CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Test (2023)

1. During the skills test, if you must stop before making the turn, you should:

let your vehicle roll.
make sure the turn signal is off.
keep the front wheel aimed straight ahead.
come to a complete stop after the line to get a better view.

2. During the external inspection, check that all lug nuts:

3. When conducting the vehicle inspection test:

you may be asked to check that the steering box is not leaking.
applicants will not have to see that the brake chambers are not leaking.
you may have to check that the minimum tread depth is 2/32 on steering axle tires.
the air ride suspension should not be checked for leaks.

4. If you find anything unsafe during the pre-trip inspection, you are required to:

write it in your inspection report.
get it fixed before driving.
drive cautiously until it is fixed.
inform your motor carrier after the trip.

5. You are checking the tractor-trailer connection to make sure it is safe and secure. The landing gear should be:

fully lowered.
raised slightly off the ground.
fully raised.
None of the above.

6. When starting your vehicle, oil pressure should come up to normal:

7. During the basic control skills test you may be asked to perform any of the following, except:

8. During the vehicle inspection test, you may be asked to:

check the engine oil level.
remove a spare electrical fuse.
replace the electrical and brake lines.
change the coolant.

9. Which gauge show that the alternator and/or generator is charging?

10. When checking tires as part of the pre-trip inspection, you should check for all of the following except:

minimum tread depth.
that all tires come from the same manufacturer.
cracked valve stems.
tread separation.

CDL VEHICLE INSPECTION TEST PENNSYLVANIA