WV CDL Inspection Test (2023) - FREE CDL Practice Test

1. A vehicle inspection should be done:

by a helper whenever possible.
the same way each time so you are less likely to forget something.
differently each time, so you are less likely to forget something.
once every month.

2. You pump the brake pedal three times, then hold it down for five seconds, making sure that the pedal does not move. You are checking:

3. Name some exhaust system parts.

Main spring, axle and font axle hanger
Pitman arm, hydraulic fluid reservoir and tie rod
Mufflers, mounting brackets and vertical stacks
Drag link, spindle and gear box

4. Checking the engine compartment during the seven-step inspection does NOT include checking:

the engine oil temperature.
the power steering fluid level.
the engine oil level.
the battery fluid level.

5. To check the signal lights, do the following:

Turn on all the lights, turn off the stop lights, and turn off the left turn signal lights.
Turn off all the lights, turn on the stop lights, and turn on the left turn signal lights.
Turn off all the lights, turn on the right turn signal lights, and turn on the stop lights.
Turn on the stop lights, turn on all the lights, and turn on the right turn signal lights.

6. Pre-trip inspections of doubles and triples should:

be done once a week.
take less time than inspecting straight trucks.
be done by the shipper.
take more time than inspecting straight trucks.

7. Key suspension system parts include:

8. You are checking the dipstick to see that the oil level is within the safe operating range. The level must be:

below the refill mark.
above the coolant level.
below the power steering fluid level.
above the refill mark.

9. When checking the condition of the steering system, you must:

Visually inspect the steering mechanism.
Check the windshield wiper arms.
grab the steering mechanism to test for looseness.
Test what happens under braking conditions.

10. 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.
You must 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.

VEHICLE INSPECTION CDL TEST WEST VIRGINIA