VEHICLE INSPECTION CDL TEST SOUTH DAKOTA
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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 Dakota 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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Vehicle inspections:
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should be performed once a week.
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are important because vehicle defects found during an inspection could save you problems later.
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should not be done by the shipper.
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should only be done when a vehicle defect is found.
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When taking the road test, you will be expected to make regular traffic checks. You should do all of the following except:
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checking engine oil level.
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check your mirrors for traffic after an intersection.
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checking mirrors regularly.
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checking for traffic regularly.
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If you are checking that the air hoses and electrical lines are not spliced, cut, chafed or worn, you are inspecting:
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the locking jaws.
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the mounting bolts.
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the air / electric lines.
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the exhaust system.
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When checking the engine compartment in a vehicle inspection, you should check all of the following except:
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Windshield washer fluid level
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Coolant level in radiator
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Engine oil level
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Spring hangers
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Exhaust system parts should be:
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rubbing against fuel system parts.
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loose.
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leaking.
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None of the above.
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During the vehicle inspection, make sure that the _____ is in the engaged position and that the safety latch is in place.
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locking jaw
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drawbar
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apron
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release arm
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When conducting a vehicle inspection test, while the engine is off you may be asked to identify any of the following parts of the engine compartment, except:
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the air compressor.
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the Anti-lock Braking System indicator.
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the water pump.
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the alternator.
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Doing a vehicle inspection is very important. Why?
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A defect found during an inspection could save you problems later.
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Not doing it could cost time and dollars, or even worse, an accident.
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Federal and state regulations require that drivers inspect their vehicle.
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All of the above.
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You are checking the dipstick to see that the oil level is within the safe operating range. The level must be:
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below the power steering fluid level.
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above the refill mark.
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below the refill mark.
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above the coolant level.
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Name some exhaust system parts.
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Mufflers, mounting brackets and vertical stacks
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Drag link, spindle and gear box
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Pitman arm, hydraulic fluid reservoir and tie rod
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Main spring, axle and font axle hanger
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Inspection Test - SD CDL
| Number of questions: | 20 |
| Correct answers to pass: | 16 |
| Passing score: | 80% |
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