CDL Class B Pre-trip Inspection Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF): Leaks/Hoses -
correct answer ✅- Look for puddles on the ground
- look for dripping fluids on underside of engine and transmission,
- Inspect hoses for condition and leaks
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF):
Oil level -
correct answer ✅- Indicate where dipstick's located,
- see that oil level is within safe operating range. - Level must be
above fill mark
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF):
Coolant Level -
correct answer ✅- Inspect reservoir sight glass, or (if engine is not
hot), remove radiator cap and check for visible coolant level.
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF):
Power Steering Fluid -
correct answer ✅- Indicate where power steering fluid dipstick is
located.
- Check for adequate power steering fluid level.***
,CDL Class B Pre-trip Inspection Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
- Level must be above fill mark.
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF):
Engine compartment Belts -
correct answer ✅Check the following belts for snugness ( up to
3/4 inch play at center of belt), Cracks, or frays,
- power steering belt
- water pump belt.
-alternator belt
-Air Compressor belt
Note if any of the components listed above are not belt driven you
must tell examiner which ones are NOT***
Engine Compartment ( Engine OFF):
power steering, water pump, Alternator, Air Compressor condition
check -
correct answer ✅Make sure they are:
- Operating properly
- Not damaged or leaking.
- Mounted Securely
, CDL Class B Pre-trip Inspection Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Safe Start -
correct answer ✅- Depress Clutch,
- Place gearshift lever in neutral (or park, for automatic),
- Start engine, then release clutch slowly
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Oil Pressure Gauge -
correct answer ✅- Make Sure Oil Pressure Gauge is working***
- Check that pressure gauge shows increasing or normal oil pressure
or that the warning light goes off.***
- If equipped, oil temperature gauge should begin a gradual rise to
the normal operating range***
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Temperature Guage -
correct answer ✅- Maker sure the temperature gauge is working
- Temperature should begin to clim to the normal operating range
or temperature light should be off.
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF): Leaks/Hoses -
correct answer ✅- Look for puddles on the ground
- look for dripping fluids on underside of engine and transmission,
- Inspect hoses for condition and leaks
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF):
Oil level -
correct answer ✅- Indicate where dipstick's located,
- see that oil level is within safe operating range. - Level must be
above fill mark
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF):
Coolant Level -
correct answer ✅- Inspect reservoir sight glass, or (if engine is not
hot), remove radiator cap and check for visible coolant level.
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF):
Power Steering Fluid -
correct answer ✅- Indicate where power steering fluid dipstick is
located.
- Check for adequate power steering fluid level.***
,CDL Class B Pre-trip Inspection Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
- Level must be above fill mark.
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF):
Engine compartment Belts -
correct answer ✅Check the following belts for snugness ( up to
3/4 inch play at center of belt), Cracks, or frays,
- power steering belt
- water pump belt.
-alternator belt
-Air Compressor belt
Note if any of the components listed above are not belt driven you
must tell examiner which ones are NOT***
Engine Compartment ( Engine OFF):
power steering, water pump, Alternator, Air Compressor condition
check -
correct answer ✅Make sure they are:
- Operating properly
- Not damaged or leaking.
- Mounted Securely
, CDL Class B Pre-trip Inspection Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Safe Start -
correct answer ✅- Depress Clutch,
- Place gearshift lever in neutral (or park, for automatic),
- Start engine, then release clutch slowly
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Oil Pressure Gauge -
correct answer ✅- Make Sure Oil Pressure Gauge is working***
- Check that pressure gauge shows increasing or normal oil pressure
or that the warning light goes off.***
- If equipped, oil temperature gauge should begin a gradual rise to
the normal operating range***
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Temperature Guage -
correct answer ✅- Maker sure the temperature gauge is working
- Temperature should begin to clim to the normal operating range
or temperature light should be off.
