#1 FREE Rated Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Test for ALL 50 States – 2023
   To help you prepare for the Pre-Trip Inspection CDL test, we have created this practice test consisting of 50 questions. Each question is worth two points for a total of 100 possible points. A passing score is 80%. We have created both a Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Quiz and a Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Test.
The Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Quiz reveals the correct answer during each question to help you study for the actual Pre-Trip Inspection CDL test. The Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Test doesn’t reveal the correct answers until the test is over. The questions and answers are given in random order each time you retake the test. When you are finished testing, simply click on the “Get Results” button to see your test results. Clicking on the blue “List” button will reveal a list of all the questions you answered correctly and incorrectly. To take the test again, just refresh your browser window. It’s that easy.Â
Press the start button to begin your free Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Quiz. Good luck!
Pre-Trip Inspection CDL Practice Quiz
Question 1 |
A | middle, oil, coolant, grease, or fuel |
B | None of these answers are correct. |
C | end, oil, coolant, grease, or fuel |
D | beginning, oil, coolant, grease, or fuel |
E | All of these answers are correct. |
Question 2 |
A | False. |
B | True. |
Question 3 |
A | 8/64 |
B | 8/32 |
C | 2/32 |
D | 2/64 |
E | 4/32 |
Question 4 |
A | Before the pressure drops below 120 psi. |
B | Before the pressure drops below 10 psi. |
C | Before the pressure drops below 110 psi. |
D | Before the pressure drops below 40 psi. |
E | Before the pressure drops below 60 psi. |
Question 5 |
A | painted |
B | None of these answers are correct. |
C | securely latched or locked |
D | well sealed |
E | All of these answers are correct. |
Question 6 |
A | None of these answers are correct. |
B | working. |
C | the proper color. |
D | not broken or cracked. |
E | All of these answers are correct. |
Question 7 |
A | depress the clutch, place the gearshift into neutral (or park for automatic transmissions), start the engine, release the clutch slowly. |
B | depress the clutch, place the gearshift into neutral (or park for automatic transmissions), release the clutch slowly, start the engine. |
C | start the engine, depress the clutch, place the gearshift into neutral (or park for automatic transmissions), release the clutch slowly. |
D | depress the clutch, start the engine, place the gearshift into neutral (or park for automatic transmissions), release the clutch slowly. |
Question 8 |
A | leaks |
B | discoloring |
C | wear |
D | rust |
E | All of these answers are correct. |
Question 9 |
A | release, before |
B | release, after |
C | set, after |
D | set, before |
Question 10 |
A | front, cab |
B | side, load |
C | back, load |
D | bottom, axle |
E | top, load |
Question 11 |
A | None of these answers are correct. |
B | All of these answers are correct. |
C | loose |
D | dirty |
E | missing |
Question 12 |
A | springs, nuts, bolts, cotter keys |
B | axle, cotter keys, bolts, springs |
C | shock absorbers, air leaks, cotter keys, bolts |
D | steering box, nuts, bolts, cotter keys |
Question 13 |
A | slight glass, low |
B | discoloring, too high |
C | discoloring, low |
D | slight glass, adequate |
Question 14 |
A | power, 10, 1 |
B | power, 10, 4 |
C | non-power, 15, 2 |
D | non-power, 10, 2 |
Question 15 |
A | False. |
B | True. |
Question 16 |
A | Check to make sure all your gauges look normal. |
B | Start the engine and listen for abnormal engine noises. |
C | Check to make sure your horn is working correctly. |
D | Check to make sure the parking brake is on. |
Question 17 |
A | None of these answers are correct. |
B | cracks |
C | broken welds |
D | holes |
E | All of these answers are correct. |
Question 18 |
A | you will need the key to open the side box. |
B | it will prevent anyone from moving the vehicle while you are underneath inspecting it. |
C | you might misplace the key somewhere. |
D | you will need the key during the trailer inspection. |
Question 19 |
A | From outside the cab. |
B | Neither of these answers are correct. |
C | From inside the cab. |
D | Either of these answers are correct. |
Question 20 |
A | before and after |
B | immediately after |
C | halfway through |
D | All of these answers are correct. |
E | before |
Question 21 |
A | on |
B | Any of these answers are correct. |
C | on, but idling |
D | off |
Question 22 |
A | None of these answers are correct. |
B | leaking |
C | low on oil |
D | missing bolts |
E | All of these answers are correct. |
Question 23 |
A | False. |
B | True. |
Question 24 |
A | cracked |
B | None of these answers are correct. |
C | dirty |
D | broken |
E | All of these answers are correct. |
Question 25 |
A | False. |
B | True. |
Question 26 |
A | hoses, locked in place, gas leaks |
B | glad hands, locked in place, foreign objects |
C | glad hands, locked in place, damage or air leaks |
D | wire harness, locked in place, damage |
Question 27 |
A | True. |
B | False. |
Question 28 |
A | oil temperature, quickly |
B | engine temperature, quickly |
C | air, gradually |
D | oil temperature, gradually |
Question 29 |
A | False. |
B | True. |
Question 30 |
A | All of these answers are correct. |
B | C.B. radio |
C | windshield wipers |
D | hands free blue phone system |
E | None of these answers are correct. |
Question 31 |
A | Spare electrical fuses, emergency flashlight, three reflective red triangles. |
B | Spare electrical fuses, three reflective red triangles, and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher. |
C | Spare electrical fuses, flares, and an emergency flashlight. |
D | Fully charged cell phone, emergency flashlight, and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher. |
Question 32 |
A | valve caps and stems |
B | valve caps |
C | None of these answers are correct. |
D | stems |
Question 33 |
A | sockets, loose |
B | rods, rusted |
C | sockets, rusted |
D | rods, loose |
E | sockets, leaking |
Question 34 |
A | torque rod, foreign objects |
B | torque rod, rust |
C | couplings, foreign objects |
D | axle seals, leaks |
E | couplings, rust |
Question 35 |
A | True. |
B | False. |
Question 36 |
A | False. |
B | True. |
Question 37 |
A | 1/4 |
B | 4/32 |
C | 9/16 |
D | None of these answers are correct. |
E | 3/8 |
Question 38 |
A | air, 110-120 |
B | oil, 120-140 |
C | oil, 110-120 |
D | air, 120-140 |
Question 39 |
A | tread depth |
B | tire condition |
C | tire inflation |
D | tread color |
Question 40 |
A | Four-way emergency flashers. |
B | High beam lights. |
C | Left and right turn signal and high beam lights only. |
D | Left and right turn signal. |
E | All of these answers are correct. |
Question 41 |
A | crank handle, damaged |
B | crank handle, fully raised |
C | support frame, loose |
D | support frame, damaged |
Question 42 |
A | trailer rear axle |
B | vehicle lights |
C | side of the trailer |
D | rear of the trailer |
E | coupling device |
Question 43 |
A | 0 to 10 psi. |
B | 110 to 120 psi. |
C | 10 to 20 psi. |
D | 20 to 40 psi. |
E | After 60 psi. |
Question 44 |
A | hinges |
B | splash guards |
C | reflectors |
D | landing gear |
E | doors |
Question 45 |
A | 65, 1800 |
B | 35, 1600 |
C | 45, 1800 |
D | 25, 1800 |
E | 45, 1600 |
Question 46 |
A | power steering fluid level and coolant level |
B | oil level, leaks, and hoses |
C | oil pressure gauge, voltmeter, and ampmeter |
D | air compressor belt and power steering belt |
E | water pump belt and alternator belt |
Question 47 |
A | 90 to 110 |
B | 80 to 100 |
C | 75 to 85 |
D | 110 to 120 |
E | 75 to 90 |
Question 48 |
A | welding repairs |
B | aluminum lug nuts |
C | a painted finish |
D | vents |
E | All of these answers are correct. |
Question 49 |
A | All of these answers are correct. |
B | Valid. |
C | Clearly visible. |
D | Clean. |
E | None of these answers are correct. |
Question 50 |
A | red only |
B | either amber or orange |
C | amber only |
D | orange only |
E | either amber or red |
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The Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Test doesn’t reveal the correct answers until the test is over. The questions and answers are given in random order each time you retake the test. When you are finished testing, simply click on the “Get Results” button to see your test results. Clicking on the blue “List” button will reveal a list of all the questions you answered correctly and incorrectly. To take the test again, just refresh your browser window.
Press the start button to begin your free Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Test. Good luck!
Pre-Trip Inspection CDL Practice Test
Question 1 |
A | All of these answers are correct. |
B | hands free blue phone system |
C | windshield wipers |
D | None of these answers are correct. |
E | C.B. radio |
Question 2 |
A | missing |
B | loose |
C | All of these answers are correct. |
D | dirty |
E | None of these answers are correct. |
Question 3 |
A | Before the pressure drops below 110 psi. |
B | Before the pressure drops below 60 psi. |
C | Before the pressure drops below 120 psi. |
D | Before the pressure drops below 40 psi. |
E | Before the pressure drops below 10 psi. |
Question 4 |
A | sockets, leaking |
B | rods, rusted |
C | rods, loose |
D | sockets, loose |
E | sockets, rusted |
Question 5 |
A | From outside the cab. |
B | Either of these answers are correct. |
C | Neither of these answers are correct. |
D | From inside the cab. |
Question 6 |
A | False. |
B | True. |
Question 7 |
A | None of these answers are correct. |
B | securely latched or locked |
C | well sealed |
D | All of these answers are correct. |
E | painted |
Question 8 |
A | start the engine, depress the clutch, place the gearshift into neutral (or park for automatic transmissions), release the clutch slowly. |
B | depress the clutch, start the engine, place the gearshift into neutral (or park for automatic transmissions), release the clutch slowly. |
C | depress the clutch, place the gearshift into neutral (or park for automatic transmissions), release the clutch slowly, start the engine. |
D | depress the clutch, place the gearshift into neutral (or park for automatic transmissions), start the engine, release the clutch slowly. |
Question 9 |
A | False. |
B | True. |
Question 10 |
A | 75 to 85 |
B | 110 to 120 |
C | 80 to 100 |
D | 90 to 110 |
E | 75 to 90 |
Question 11 |
A | True. |
B | False. |
Question 12 |
A | crank handle, damaged |
B | crank handle, fully raised |
C | support frame, loose |
D | support frame, damaged |
Question 13 |
A | None of these answers are correct. |
B | cracked |
C | All of these answers are correct. |
D | dirty |
E | broken |
Question 14 |
A | All of these answers are correct. |
B | High beam lights. |
C | Four-way emergency flashers. |
D | Left and right turn signal. |
E | Left and right turn signal and high beam lights only. |
Question 15 |
A | shock absorbers, air leaks, cotter keys, bolts |
B | axle, cotter keys, bolts, springs |
C | steering box, nuts, bolts, cotter keys |
D | springs, nuts, bolts, cotter keys |
Question 16 |
A | middle, oil, coolant, grease, or fuel |
B | beginning, oil, coolant, grease, or fuel |
C | All of these answers are correct. |
D | end, oil, coolant, grease, or fuel |
E | None of these answers are correct. |
Question 17 |
A | splash guards |
B | reflectors |
C | landing gear |
D | hinges |
E | doors |
Question 18 |
A | True. |
B | False. |
Question 19 |
A | before and after |
B | immediately after |
C | halfway through |
D | before |
E | All of these answers are correct. |
Question 20 |
A | the proper color. |
B | None of these answers are correct. |
C | working. |
D | All of these answers are correct. |
E | not broken or cracked. |
Question 21 |
A | oil temperature, gradually |
B | engine temperature, quickly |
C | air, gradually |
D | oil temperature, quickly |
Question 22 |
A | low on oil |
B | leaking |
C | missing bolts |
D | None of these answers are correct. |
E | All of these answers are correct. |
Question 23 |
A | top, load |
B | side, load |
C | back, load |
D | bottom, axle |
E | front, cab |
Question 24 |
A | rust |
B | All of these answers are correct. |
C | wear |
D | discoloring |
E | leaks |
Question 25 |
A | Clean. |
B | Clearly visible. |
C | None of these answers are correct. |
D | Valid. |
E | All of these answers are correct. |
Question 26 |
A | oil, 120-140 |
B | air, 110-120 |
C | air, 120-140 |
D | oil, 110-120 |
Question 27 |
A | False. |
B | True. |
Question 28 |
A | welding repairs |
B | aluminum lug nuts |
C | vents |
D | All of these answers are correct. |
E | a painted finish |
Question 29 |
A | False. |
B | True. |
Question 30 |
A | couplings, rust |
B | couplings, foreign objects |
C | axle seals, leaks |
D | torque rod, rust |
E | torque rod, foreign objects |
Question 31 |
A | 110 to 120 psi. |
B | 10 to 20 psi. |
C | 20 to 40 psi. |
D | 0 to 10 psi. |
E | After 60 psi. |
Question 32 |
A | False. |
B | True. |
Question 33 |
A | Spare electrical fuses, emergency flashlight, three reflective red triangles. |
B | Spare electrical fuses, flares, and an emergency flashlight. |
C | Fully charged cell phone, emergency flashlight, and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher. |
D | Spare electrical fuses, three reflective red triangles, and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher. |
Question 34 |
A | None of these answers are correct. |
B | 4/32 |
C | 1/4 |
D | 3/8 |
E | 9/16 |
Question 35 |
A | release, after |
B | set, before |
C | set, after |
D | release, before |
Question 36 |
A | 65, 1800 |
B | 35, 1600 |
C | 25, 1800 |
D | 45, 1600 |
E | 45, 1800 |
Question 37 |
A | power, 10, 1 |
B | non-power, 10, 2 |
C | non-power, 15, 2 |
D | power, 10, 4 |
Question 38 |
A | valve caps and stems |
B | None of these answers are correct. |
C | valve caps |
D | stems |
Question 39 |
A | Any of these answers are correct. |
B | on, but idling |
C | off |
D | on |
Question 40 |
A | tire inflation |
B | tread depth |
C | tire condition |
D | tread color |
Question 41 |
A | Start the engine and listen for abnormal engine noises. |
B | Check to make sure all your gauges look normal. |
C | Check to make sure your horn is working correctly. |
D | Check to make sure the parking brake is on. |
Question 42 |
A | side of the trailer |
B | coupling device |
C | trailer rear axle |
D | rear of the trailer |
E | vehicle lights |
Question 43 |
A | None of these answers are correct. |
B | All of these answers are correct. |
C | broken welds |
D | holes |
E | cracks |
Question 44 |
A | 8/32 |
B | 4/32 |
C | 2/64 |
D | 2/32 |
E | 8/64 |
Question 45 |
A | you will need the key during the trailer inspection. |
B | you will need the key to open the side box. |
C | you might misplace the key somewhere. |
D | it will prevent anyone from moving the vehicle while you are underneath inspecting it. |
Question 46 |
A | oil level, leaks, and hoses |
B | power steering fluid level and coolant level |
C | water pump belt and alternator belt |
D | air compressor belt and power steering belt |
E | oil pressure gauge, voltmeter, and ampmeter |
Question 47 |
A | discoloring, low |
B | slight glass, adequate |
C | slight glass, low |
D | discoloring, too high |
Question 48 |
A | either amber or orange |
B | amber only |
C | orange only |
D | either amber or red |
E | red only |
Question 49 |
A | True. |
B | False. |
Question 50 |
A | glad hands, locked in place, foreign objects |
B | glad hands, locked in place, damage or air leaks |
C | wire harness, locked in place, damage |
D | hoses, locked in place, gas leaks |
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