CDL

Question 1

Leakage Rate Test

Answer 1

Release trailer and tractor brakes
Put truck in gear
turn engine off
turn key in aux position
apply brake until air gauge stabilizes
Set timer for 1 minute and do not lose more than 4 PSI

Question 2

Light indicator check

Answer 2

left signal
right signal
4-ways
low beam
high beam

Question 3

Should come on and off when truck is started

Answer 3

Check Engine and Def

Question 4

In-Cab

Answer 4

Light Indicator Check
Emergency Equipment
Windshield and mirrors
Wipers and washer fluid
Heater and Defroster
Horns

Question 5

Light Operation Check

Answer 5

Check all external lights

Question 6

Light Operation Check: Front of Truck

Answer 6

left, right, 4-ways, low beams, high beams, clearance

Question 7

Light Operation Check: Driver side truck

Answer 7

left, 4-ways, and marker

Question 8

Light Operation Check: Rear of truck

Answer 8

left, right, 4-ways, tail lights, brake lights, and marker

Question 9

Light Operation Check: Front of Trailer

Answer 9

clearance lights

Question 10

Light Operation Check: Driver side of trailer

Answer 10

left, 4-ways, clearance and marker

Question 11

Light Operation Check: Rear of trailer

Answer 11

left, right, 4-ways, tail lights, brake lights, clearance

Question 12

Light Operation Check: Passenger side of trailer

Answer 12

right, 4-ways, clearance, and marker

Question 13

Light Operation Check: Passenger side of truck

Answer 13

right, 4-ways, and marker

Question 14

Lenses Post trip

Answer 14

left, right, 4-ways, low beam, high beam, and clearance
not bbc, no moisture, clean, proper color

Question 15

Steering system

Answer 15

Steering shaft
Hoses
Gear Box
Pitman arm, Drag Link, Upper and Lower Control Arms, Tie Rod with Castle Nuts and Cotter Pins

Question 16

Steering Axle

Answer 16

Springs, Spring Mounts, Shocks, and Air Bags
Brake Lines and Hoses
Brake Contaminants
Tires
Rims
Lug Nuts

Question 17

Side of Vehicle

Answer 17

Lenses and Reflectors
Mirrors
Battery
Fuel Tank and DEF
Tractor and Trailer Frame

Question 18

Lug Nuts

Answer 18

no BBC, not missing, no rust indicating looseness

Question 19

Rims

Answer 19

Not BBC, no illegal welds, studs not worn of broken

Question 20

Side of Vehicle: Lenses and Reflectors

Answer 20

Left, 4-ways, clearance and marker lights not BBC, proper color, no moisture

Question 21

Side of Vehicle: Mirrors

Answer 21

Not BBC, PMS, clean, no illegal stickers

Question 22

Side of Vehicle: Battery

Answer 22

PMS, no excessive corrosion, connections are tight and not cracked or worn, battery box and door are secure

Question 23

Side of Vehicle: Fuel Tank an DEF Tank

Answer 23

No BBC, PMS, cap is tight, and no leaks from cap or tank

Question 24

Side of Vehicle: Tractor and Trailer Frame

Answer 24

No BBC, everything is secured to the frames, and no broken or illegal welds

Question 25

Coupling System

Answer 25

Air and Electric Lines and Connections Fifth Wheel Skid Plate

Question 26

Air and Electric Lines and Connections

Answer 26

No ABC, No BBC, No Exposed Wires on electric line, PMS to tractor and trailer, gladhand connections not worn and no leaks

Question 27

Fifth Wheel and Skid Plate

Answer 27

No BBC, PMS, and properly greased

Question 28

Apron, Kingpin, Gap

Answer 28

Apron and kingpin are not BBC, PMS, properly greased and I should have no gap between my apron and fifth wheel

Question 29

Release Arm and Lock Jaw

Answer 29

No BBC, PMS, arm is in the locked position with pins, and locking jaw around the shank of the kingpin

Question 30

Landing Gear and Clearance

Answer 30

Not BBC, PMS, fully raised, and handle is in stored position Proper distance between the landing gear and back of tractor

Question 31

Sliding Tandem

Answer 31

No BBC, release arm and pins are in the locked position

Question 32

Reflective Tape

Answer 32

Should be reflective not worn or torn, should cover 50% on the side of the trailer and 90% on the rear of the trailer

Question 33

Side and Rear of Trailer: Lenses and Reflectors

Answer 33

No BBC, PMS, proper color, and no moisture