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CDL - COMBINATION VEHICLE PRACTICE TEST /
EXPERT STRATEGIES, REVIEW OF KEY QUIZZES,
AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS / NEWEST 2025/2026.
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Terms in this set (88)
What's the most important Safety
reason for doing a vehicle
inspection?
What things should you instruments, air pressure gauges, temperature gauges,
check during a trip? pressure gauges, voltmeter, mirrors, tires, cargo
Name some key steering gear box, tie rods, steering column
system parts.
1/4 or more of leaves in spring assembly are broken;
Name some suspension any leaf is missing; spring hangers that allow
system defects. movement of axle from proper position; leaking shock
absorbers
What 3 kinds of spare electrical fuses, 3 red reflective triangles,
emergency equipment properly charged & rated fire extinguisher
must you have?
What is the minimum tread 4/32"
depth for front tires?
What is minimum tread 2/32"
depth for other tires?
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condition of: front axle, steering system, windshield;
Name some things you
lights & reflectors; parking, clearance & identification
should check on the front
lights clean, operating & proper color; reflectors
of your vehicle during the
clean & proper color; right front turn signal clean,
walk-around inspection.
operating & proper color
What should wheel That they're not leaking
bearing seals be checked
for?
How many red reflective 3
triangles should you
carry?
Pump brake pedal 3X, then apply firm pressure to
How do you test hydraulic
pedal & hold for 5 seconds. The pedal shouldn't move.
brakes for leaks?
It it does, there may be a leak or other problem.
Why put the starter switch To ensure that no one can start or move the vehicle
key in your pocket during while you're performing your inspection.
the pre-trip inspection?
So you can see better. Backing toward the right side is
Why should you back very dangerous because you can't see as well. If you
toward the driver's side? back & turn toward driver's side, you can watch the
rear of your vehicle by looking out the side windows.
Partly engage the clutch before taking foot off the
brake. Put on parking brake whenever necessary to
If stopped on a hill, how
keep from rolling back. Release parking brake only
can you start moving
when you have applied enough engine power to keep
without rolling back?
from rolling back. Speed up slowly & gradually so
vehicle doesn't jerk.
When backing, why is it There are blind spots you can't see.
important to use a helper?
What's the most important Stop
hand signal that you and
the helper should agree
on?
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CDL - COMBINATION VEHICLE PRACTICE TEST /
EXPERT STRATEGIES, REVIEW OF KEY QUIZZES,
AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS / NEWEST 2025/2026.
Save
Terms in this set (88)
What's the most important Safety
reason for doing a vehicle
inspection?
What things should you instruments, air pressure gauges, temperature gauges,
check during a trip? pressure gauges, voltmeter, mirrors, tires, cargo
Name some key steering gear box, tie rods, steering column
system parts.
1/4 or more of leaves in spring assembly are broken;
Name some suspension any leaf is missing; spring hangers that allow
system defects. movement of axle from proper position; leaking shock
absorbers
What 3 kinds of spare electrical fuses, 3 red reflective triangles,
emergency equipment properly charged & rated fire extinguisher
must you have?
What is the minimum tread 4/32"
depth for front tires?
What is minimum tread 2/32"
depth for other tires?
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, 3/5/25, 11:52 AM CDL - COMBINATION VEHICLE PRACTICE TEST / EXPERT STRATEGIES, REVIEW OF KEY QUIZZES, AND PRACTICE QUES…
condition of: front axle, steering system, windshield;
Name some things you
lights & reflectors; parking, clearance & identification
should check on the front
lights clean, operating & proper color; reflectors
of your vehicle during the
clean & proper color; right front turn signal clean,
walk-around inspection.
operating & proper color
What should wheel That they're not leaking
bearing seals be checked
for?
How many red reflective 3
triangles should you
carry?
Pump brake pedal 3X, then apply firm pressure to
How do you test hydraulic
pedal & hold for 5 seconds. The pedal shouldn't move.
brakes for leaks?
It it does, there may be a leak or other problem.
Why put the starter switch To ensure that no one can start or move the vehicle
key in your pocket during while you're performing your inspection.
the pre-trip inspection?
So you can see better. Backing toward the right side is
Why should you back very dangerous because you can't see as well. If you
toward the driver's side? back & turn toward driver's side, you can watch the
rear of your vehicle by looking out the side windows.
Partly engage the clutch before taking foot off the
brake. Put on parking brake whenever necessary to
If stopped on a hill, how
keep from rolling back. Release parking brake only
can you start moving
when you have applied enough engine power to keep
without rolling back?
from rolling back. Speed up slowly & gradually so
vehicle doesn't jerk.
When backing, why is it There are blind spots you can't see.
important to use a helper?
What's the most important Stop
hand signal that you and
the helper should agree
on?
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