SD 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 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.
1. Checking the engine compartment during the seven-step inspection does NOT include checking:
the engine oil level.
the power steering fluid level.
the battery fluid level.
the engine oil temperature.
2. When checking tires, which of the following is acceptable?
Radial and bias-ply tires used together.
Retreaded tires on the front wheels of a bus
Dual tires that do not come in contact with each other
Dual tires that come in contact with each other
3. ______ must have a minimum tread depth of 4/32 of an inch.
Spare tires
All tires other than front tires
Steering axle tires
All of the above.
4. Broken suspension parts can be very dangerous. When inspecting your vehicle for suspension system defects, look for:
Broken leaves in a multi-leaf spring.
Damaged air suspension systems.
Spring hangers that allow movement of axle from proper position.
All of the above.
5. After a trip:
you should get the oil changed.
you should replace the battery.
you should place the vehicle out of service.
you should inspect the vehicle.
6. Which of the following is true about the skills test?
You must take the skills tests in a vehicle that has components marked or labeled.
You don't have to take the skills tests in the type of vehicle for which you wish to be licensed.
It doesn't matter what vehicle you use to take these tests.
You must take the skills tests in the type of vehicle for which you wish to be licensed.
7. When starting your vehicle, oil pressure should come up to normal:
in about two minutes.
within 5 minutes of driving.
within seconds.
in about a minute.
8. During the vehicle inspection, when asked to check the oil level you should:
indicate where the dipstick is located.
make sure the engine is off.
see that the oil level is within safe operating range.
All of the above.
9. Checking the automatic transmission fluid level may require:
the engine to be running.
you to pump the brake.
the vehicle to be parked downhill.
the 4-way emergency flashers to be activated.
10. Exhaust system parts should NOT:
rub against tires.
be loose.
rub against fuel system parts.
All of the above.
 
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SD Vehicle Inspection Test

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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