EDLT Vehicle inspection Study guide Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
A header board is inspected when looking at what? - CORRECT ANSWER Trailer
front
After inspecting mirrors and windshields for cracks, dirt, illegal stickers or other obstructions
to see, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Clean and then adjust the mirrors from the
inside as necessary.
As you begin your pre-trip, what is the first thing you are looking for when taking an overall
look? - CORRECT ANSWER Look for the vehicle leaning to one side and check for
any obvious damage.
As you check the outside of the bus, you should not close any open emergency exits or open
access panels. - CORRECT ANSWER False
At what psi will the tractor protection valve control knob pop out when performing the air
pump down test? - CORRECT ANSWER 20-40
Brake drums (or discs) must not have cracks longer than: - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2
the width of the friction area
Do you set the air brakes or release the air brakes before performing the static leak test on air
brakes? - CORRECT ANSWER Release
Failing to perform an air brake check during the pre-trip inspection will result in: -
CORRECT ANSWER Automatic failure of the test
Federal and state laws require that drivers inspect their vehicles before a trip. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
Fuel tanks should be filled to no more than: - CORRECT ANSWER 95% capacity
How many leaves in a leaf spring can be missing or broken without the truck being put out of
service? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/4 of the leaves
How often should the air tanks be drained? - CORRECT ANSWER Daily
, How often should you do an 8 step brake test? - CORRECT ANSWER Daily
If equipped, make sure it is attached securely to the body of the vehicle. - CORRECT
ANSWER Stop arm
If the vehicle has hydraulic brakes, how do you test for leaks? - CORRECT
ANSWER Pump the brakes 3 times, then hold firm pressure on the brake and the pedal
should not move within 5 seconds
If you are doing a pre-trip on the side of a street, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER If
you need to tilt the cab, secure loose objects so they do not fall and break something
If you inspected the engine compartment, tractor front, tractor side, tractor rear and trailer
front, which of the following should you inspect next? - CORRECT
ANSWER Coupling devices
Name some important steering system parts: - CORRECT ANSWER Tie rod, spindle,
pitman arm
Name some suspension system defects: - CORRECT ANSWER Broken leaves in a leaf
spring
Leaking shock absorbers
Cracked or broken spring hangers
Shiny metal would indicate which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER Loose or
slipping components
Shock absorbers should be checked for: - CORRECT ANSWER Signs of leaks
Properly mounted
Steering wheel play should not exceed: - CORRECT ANSWER 10 degrees or about 2
inches on a 20 inch wheel
The FMCSA requires that you do a vehicle inspection: - CORRECT ANSWER Before
the truck can be driven
At the end of each day or at the end of each shift
The frame of the tractor cannot have: - CORRECT ANSWER Any cracks or welds
This gauge should come up to normal within seconds after the engine is started. - CORRECT
ANSWER Oil pressure gauge
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
A header board is inspected when looking at what? - CORRECT ANSWER Trailer
front
After inspecting mirrors and windshields for cracks, dirt, illegal stickers or other obstructions
to see, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Clean and then adjust the mirrors from the
inside as necessary.
As you begin your pre-trip, what is the first thing you are looking for when taking an overall
look? - CORRECT ANSWER Look for the vehicle leaning to one side and check for
any obvious damage.
As you check the outside of the bus, you should not close any open emergency exits or open
access panels. - CORRECT ANSWER False
At what psi will the tractor protection valve control knob pop out when performing the air
pump down test? - CORRECT ANSWER 20-40
Brake drums (or discs) must not have cracks longer than: - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2
the width of the friction area
Do you set the air brakes or release the air brakes before performing the static leak test on air
brakes? - CORRECT ANSWER Release
Failing to perform an air brake check during the pre-trip inspection will result in: -
CORRECT ANSWER Automatic failure of the test
Federal and state laws require that drivers inspect their vehicles before a trip. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
Fuel tanks should be filled to no more than: - CORRECT ANSWER 95% capacity
How many leaves in a leaf spring can be missing or broken without the truck being put out of
service? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/4 of the leaves
How often should the air tanks be drained? - CORRECT ANSWER Daily
, How often should you do an 8 step brake test? - CORRECT ANSWER Daily
If equipped, make sure it is attached securely to the body of the vehicle. - CORRECT
ANSWER Stop arm
If the vehicle has hydraulic brakes, how do you test for leaks? - CORRECT
ANSWER Pump the brakes 3 times, then hold firm pressure on the brake and the pedal
should not move within 5 seconds
If you are doing a pre-trip on the side of a street, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER If
you need to tilt the cab, secure loose objects so they do not fall and break something
If you inspected the engine compartment, tractor front, tractor side, tractor rear and trailer
front, which of the following should you inspect next? - CORRECT
ANSWER Coupling devices
Name some important steering system parts: - CORRECT ANSWER Tie rod, spindle,
pitman arm
Name some suspension system defects: - CORRECT ANSWER Broken leaves in a leaf
spring
Leaking shock absorbers
Cracked or broken spring hangers
Shiny metal would indicate which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER Loose or
slipping components
Shock absorbers should be checked for: - CORRECT ANSWER Signs of leaks
Properly mounted
Steering wheel play should not exceed: - CORRECT ANSWER 10 degrees or about 2
inches on a 20 inch wheel
The FMCSA requires that you do a vehicle inspection: - CORRECT ANSWER Before
the truck can be driven
At the end of each day or at the end of each shift
The frame of the tractor cannot have: - CORRECT ANSWER Any cracks or welds
This gauge should come up to normal within seconds after the engine is started. - CORRECT
ANSWER Oil pressure gauge
