SC CDL VEHICLE INSPECTION TEST
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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 South Carolina 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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During the vehicle inspection, you will be expected to do all of the following except:
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walk around the vehicle.
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change a tire.
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touch and name the item you are inspecting and explain why.
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show that the vehicle is safe to drive.
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When looking at the gauges during a pre-trip vehicle inspection:
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you should pump the brake pedal three times to test the parking brake.
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you should immediately turn on the stop lights.
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oil pressuse should come up to normal within seconds after the engine is started.
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None of the above.
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During a pre-trip inspection, to check your lights you should:
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turn off the engine, turn on the headlights and 4-way emergency flashers, and get out of the vehicle.
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with the engine running, turn on the headlights and 4-way emergency flashers, and get out of the vehicle.
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with the engine running, put the vehicle in a forward gear and turn on the headlights.
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check the yellow malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
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What maintains air pressure in the air brake system?
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Power steering fluid
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Air compressor
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Alternator belt
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Water pump
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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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The most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection is:
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Property damage requirements
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Employer liability
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Safety
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Liability insurance
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In a vehicle inspection, all lug nuts should:
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be free of distortions.
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be free of cracks.
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show no signs of looseness.
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All of the above.
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When checking the engine compartment, which of the following should you check?
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Windshield washer fluid level.
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Engine oil level.
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Battery fluid level.
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All of the above.
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During the external inspection, check that all lug nuts:
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show no signs of looseness.
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are free of cracks.
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are present.
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All of the above.
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Which of the following is NOT a key part of the steering system?
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Tie rod
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Gear box
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Leaf spring
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Pitman arm
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SC Vehicle Inspection Test
| Number of questions: | 20 |
| Correct answers to pass: | 16 |
| Passing score: | 80% |
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