VERIFIED CDL PERMIT TEST EXAM
2026/2027 WITH 100% ACCURATE
ANSWERS
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection - Precise Answer ✔✔To ensure
the vehicle is safe to drive and roadworthy.
What things should you check during a trip - Precise Answer ✔✔Tires, brakes, lights,
connections to trailer, trailer coupling devices, cargo securement devices(tarps, canvass, or
straps)
Name some key steering system parts - Precise Answer ✔✔Steering wheel, steering shaft, gear
box, hydraulic fluid reservoir, pitman arm, drag link, steering knuckle, spindle, power steering
cylinder, steering arm, tie rod
Name some suspension system defects - Precise Answer ✔✔Missing or broken leaf springs,
leaking shock absorbers, broken spring hangers, torque rod (arm, ubolts, spring hangers, or
other axle positioning parts) cracked or damaged
Name three kinds of emergency equipment you must have - Precise Answer ✔✔Fire
extinguisher, 3 red triangles, spare fuses, flare
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? For other tires? - Precise Answer ✔✔4/32" for
front tires, 2/32" for all others
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk around
inspection - Precise Answer ✔✔Condition of axle and steering system (grab for looseness),
condition of the windshield (clean/dirty, damaged, wiper arms, wiper blades, and lights &
reflectors (amber at front for clearance and reflectors, white or amber for turn signal)
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? - Precise Answer ✔✔Leaks
How many red reflective triangles should you carry? - Precise Answer ✔✔Three
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - Precise Answer ✔✔Pump three times, hold brake
down for 5 seconds. Brakes should hold, if not there is a problem.
Why put the starter switch key in your
pocket during the pre-trip inspection? - Precise Answer ✔✔So no one moves the truck while you
are inspecting it.
Why should you back toward the driver's
If stopped on a hill, how can you start
, side? - Precise Answer ✔✔It is safer because the driver can see more
Empty trucks have the best braking. True
2026/2027 WITH 100% ACCURATE
ANSWERS
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection - Precise Answer ✔✔To ensure
the vehicle is safe to drive and roadworthy.
What things should you check during a trip - Precise Answer ✔✔Tires, brakes, lights,
connections to trailer, trailer coupling devices, cargo securement devices(tarps, canvass, or
straps)
Name some key steering system parts - Precise Answer ✔✔Steering wheel, steering shaft, gear
box, hydraulic fluid reservoir, pitman arm, drag link, steering knuckle, spindle, power steering
cylinder, steering arm, tie rod
Name some suspension system defects - Precise Answer ✔✔Missing or broken leaf springs,
leaking shock absorbers, broken spring hangers, torque rod (arm, ubolts, spring hangers, or
other axle positioning parts) cracked or damaged
Name three kinds of emergency equipment you must have - Precise Answer ✔✔Fire
extinguisher, 3 red triangles, spare fuses, flare
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? For other tires? - Precise Answer ✔✔4/32" for
front tires, 2/32" for all others
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk around
inspection - Precise Answer ✔✔Condition of axle and steering system (grab for looseness),
condition of the windshield (clean/dirty, damaged, wiper arms, wiper blades, and lights &
reflectors (amber at front for clearance and reflectors, white or amber for turn signal)
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? - Precise Answer ✔✔Leaks
How many red reflective triangles should you carry? - Precise Answer ✔✔Three
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - Precise Answer ✔✔Pump three times, hold brake
down for 5 seconds. Brakes should hold, if not there is a problem.
Why put the starter switch key in your
pocket during the pre-trip inspection? - Precise Answer ✔✔So no one moves the truck while you
are inspecting it.
Why should you back toward the driver's
If stopped on a hill, how can you start
, side? - Precise Answer ✔✔It is safer because the driver can see more
Empty trucks have the best braking. True
