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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 Texas 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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What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?
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It's required by law.
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Safety for yourself and for other road users.
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To avoid fines.
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Liability insurance.
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2.
Which of the following are key steering system parts?
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U-Bolts, anchor plate and bellows
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Main spring, axle and font axle hanger
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Tie rod, drag link, and gear box
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Torque rod, leaf spring, spring shackle
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What should be clean with no obstructions, illegal stickers, or damages to the glass?
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The lighting indicators.
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The windshield.
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The headlights.
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None of the above.
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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 mounting bolts.
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the exhaust system.
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the locking jaws.
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the air / electric lines.
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Exhaust system parts should NOT:
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be loose.
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rub against tires.
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rub against fuel system parts.
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All of the above.
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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?
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4
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2
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3
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1
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How can you check slack adjusters?
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Check that the spring brakes come on automatically.
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Turn the electrical power on and step on and off the brake pedal.
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Use gloves and pull hard on each slack adjuster that you can reach.
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Wait for normal air pressure, release the parking brake, move the vehicle forward, and apply the brakes firmly using the brake pedal.
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When inspecting your vehicle for suspension system defects, look for:
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missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring.
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cracked or broken spring hangers.
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leaking shock absorbers.
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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 refill mark.
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above the coolant level.
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above the refill mark.
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below the power steering fluid level.
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During the road test, you will be expected to do all of the following EXCEPT:
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maintain a safe following distance.
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temporarily exceed the posted speed limit when passing other vehicles.
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wear your safety belt.
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make regular traffic checks.
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