Pre-Trip 2

Question 1

Which gauge should be between 12 - 14, and in the Green?

Answer 1

Voltmeter.

Question 2

Exterior lights that need checked are on which side of the vehicle?

Answer 2

Front, both sides, rear of tractor on combination vehicles, and the rear of the vehicle.

Question 3

When you check the Fuel tank you can also say you would check the same items on the air tanks. What should these two items be checked for?

Answer 3

Securely mounted

Question 4

When you check the Fuel tank you can also say you would check the same items on the air tanks. What should these two items be checked for?

Answer 4

Mounting Bands

Question 5

When you check the Fuel tank you can also say you would check the same items on the air tanks. What should these two items be checked for?

Answer 5

Rubber grommets in good condition

Question 6

When you check the Fuel tank you can also say you would check the same items on the air tanks. What should these two items be checked for?

Answer 6

Lines between the tanks secure with no damage.

Question 7

When you check the Fuel tank you can also say you would check the same items on the air tanks. What should these two items be checked for?

Answer 7

No leaks from the tank or lines.

Question 8

The 5th wheel has a release arm built into the side of it, it automatically locks the jaws around the kingpin when you connect the vehicles, but it can be pulled out to release the locking jaws for uncoupling. What is the correct position of the release arm when the vehicle is coupled?

Answer 8

Completely in with the locking mechanism secured.

Question 9

Testing the parking brake requires you to?

Answer 9

Pull against the engaged parking brake with no movement.

Question 10

Tire tread Depth depends on the Axel. The depth should be no less than____for the steer axel, and____for any other axel.

Answer 10

4/32-inch, 2/32 inch.

Question 11

When inspecting the drum brake, you should look for all of the following EXCEPT

Answer 11

Leaking fluids.

Question 12

If the coolant overflow container is not part of the pressurized system, to check the coolant level,

Answer 12

Remove the cap to check the coolant level even when the engine is hot. (Either of the above)

Question 13

If the coolant overflow container is not part of the pressurized system, to check the coolant level,

Answer 13

Some vehicles have a sight glass for you to check the coolant level. (Either of the above)

Question 14

Which of the following dashboard light indicators should you test?

Answer 14

Turn signals.

Question 15

The steering wheel should be checked for?

Answer 15

No play exceeding 2” or 10 degrees.

Question 16

Why should you take the starter key with you during the inspection?

Answer 16

So no one drives the vehicle while you are inspecting under it.

Question 17

Which belt should you make sure is securely mounted and adjusts and latches properly?

Answer 17

Safety / seat

Question 18

During the pre-trip inspection, which of the following does NOT get checked at the rear of a trailer?

Answer 18

Landing Gear

Question 19

When checking the windshield, what should you be looking for?

Answer 19

Windshield is there, not cracked, chipped, clean, seals are in good condition, and not leaking.

Question 20

Brake drums (or discs) must not have cracks longer than:

Answer 20

1/2 (Half) the width of the friction area.

Question 21

The air pressure in a commercial vehicle should rise to governor cutoff of?

Answer 21

120-140 PSI.

Question 22

The angle between the pushrod and adjuster arm should be a little over 90 degrees when the brakes are released and not more than 90 degrees when the brakes are applied. This refers to the

Answer 22

Slack adjusters.

Question 23

These are all gauges that will need to be checked except?

Answer 23

Water pressure gauge.

Question 24

As you prepare to pass your CDL skills test, which of the following statements is true?

Answer 24

If you fail one part of the skills test, you’ll have to retake the entire test next time.

Question 25

Air chambers are?

Answer 25

Part of the braking system.

Question 26

Air chambers should be checked for?

Answer 26

Tight and secure

Question 27

Air chambers should be checked for?

Answer 27

Not excessively leaking

Question 28

Air chambers should be checked for?

Answer 28

Not damaged

Question 29

What should you check each of the fluids in the engine compartment for?

Answer 29

Not leaking

Question 30

What should you check each of the fluids in the engine compartment for?

Answer 30

Clean of Debris