TX CDL VEHICLE INSPECTION TEST

11. Check that the ____ belt is securely mounted, and adjusts, latches properly.
steering
engine
safety
air compressor
12. When inspecting brakes, you should look for:
pads with oil, grease, or brake fluid on them.
shoes worn dangerously thin.
cracked drums.
All of the above.
13. Wheel bearing seals should be checked for:
twisted axles.
tears.
dirt.
leaks.
14. When taking the road test, after driving under an overpass, you may be asked:
what the posted clearance or height was.
what the weight limit was.
what the license plate number of the vehicle ahead of you was.
how wide the overpass was.
15. You should check that the _____ is solid, clear of objects, and securely bolted to the tractor frame.
apron
catwalk
kingpin
sliding pintle
16. During the vehicle inspection test, after checking the area around the vehicle for hazards, and before opening the engine compartment door, you should:
check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir.
depress the clutch.
check that the parking brakes are set and/or the wheels are chocked.
remove the battery.
17. When approaching a vehicle for a pre-trip inspection, you should:
make sure the parking brake is on.
look under the vehicle for hazards to vehicle movement.
look under the vehicle for fuel leaks, fresh oil, coolant or grease.
start the engine and listen for unusual noises.
18. Rust around wheel nuts may mean:
the nuts are too tight.
the wheels or rims have had welding repairs.
the weather is wet.
the nuts are loose.
19. When checking the steering system for defects, you should look for:
missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring.
bent, loose, or broken parts, such as tie rods.
loose, broken, or missing tailpipes.
cut or cracked valve stems.
20. When checking the condition of wheels and rims during the pre-trip inspection, make sure that:
no more than two lug nuts are missing.
the end of the kingpin is even with the top of the fifth wheel.
no studs, spacers, clamps, or lugs are missing, bent, or broken.
All of the above.
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