CDL CLASS A LICENSE EXAM NEWEST
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(A+ GUIDE SOLUTION)
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? - ANSWERSaftey for
yourself and for other road users.
What things should you check during a trip? - ANSWER1. Instruments
2. Air Pressure Gauge
3. Temperature Gauges
4. Pressure Gauges
5. Ammeter/Voltmeter
6. Mirrors
7. Tires
8.Cargo
9. Lights
Name 7 key steering system parts? - ANSWER1. Tie Rod
2. Steering Column
3. Gear Box
4. Resevoir
5. Steering Knuckle
6. Draglink
7. Spindle
Name some suspension system defects? - ANSWER- Cracked or Broken spring
hangers
- missing or broken leaves
- leaking shock absorbers
- Air suspension systems broken or leaking
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - ANSWER1. Fire
extingushiers
2. Spare Eletrical fuses
3. Warning devixes for parked vehicles
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires and for other tired? - ANSWER- 4/32
inch
- 2/32 inch
, Name 7 things you should check on the front of your vehicle during a walk around
inspection? - ANSWER1. Front axle
2. Steering System
3. Windsheild
4. Windshield Wipers
5. Wiper Blades
6. Lights
7. Reflectors
What 4 things should wheel bearing seals be check for? - ANSWER1. Rips
2. Tears
3. Cracks
4. Leaks
How many red reflective triangles should you carry? - ANSWER3
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - ANSWER- Check pads or shoes for brake
fluid on them
- check hoses and reservoir
Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection? -
ANSWERSo there is no risk of the vehicle rolling or being cracked during the inspection.
Why should you back towards the drivers side? - ANSWERYou have a better line of
sight towards the drivers side.
If stopped on a hill how can you start moving without rolling back? - ANSWERApply the
parking brake or apply the accelerator until you move forward.
When backing, why is it important to use a helper? - ANSWERA helper can see things
you cannot and help direct your movement.
What's the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on? -
ANSWERSTOP!!
What are two so special conditions where you should downshift? - ANSWERGoing into
a downgrade or curve.
When should you downshift automatics transmissions? - ANSWEROn a downgrade or
or curve.
True or False
Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery? - ANSWERFalse
What are the two ways to know when to shift? - ANSWER- engine speed
- road speed
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(A+ GUIDE SOLUTION)
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? - ANSWERSaftey for
yourself and for other road users.
What things should you check during a trip? - ANSWER1. Instruments
2. Air Pressure Gauge
3. Temperature Gauges
4. Pressure Gauges
5. Ammeter/Voltmeter
6. Mirrors
7. Tires
8.Cargo
9. Lights
Name 7 key steering system parts? - ANSWER1. Tie Rod
2. Steering Column
3. Gear Box
4. Resevoir
5. Steering Knuckle
6. Draglink
7. Spindle
Name some suspension system defects? - ANSWER- Cracked or Broken spring
hangers
- missing or broken leaves
- leaking shock absorbers
- Air suspension systems broken or leaking
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - ANSWER1. Fire
extingushiers
2. Spare Eletrical fuses
3. Warning devixes for parked vehicles
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires and for other tired? - ANSWER- 4/32
inch
- 2/32 inch
, Name 7 things you should check on the front of your vehicle during a walk around
inspection? - ANSWER1. Front axle
2. Steering System
3. Windsheild
4. Windshield Wipers
5. Wiper Blades
6. Lights
7. Reflectors
What 4 things should wheel bearing seals be check for? - ANSWER1. Rips
2. Tears
3. Cracks
4. Leaks
How many red reflective triangles should you carry? - ANSWER3
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - ANSWER- Check pads or shoes for brake
fluid on them
- check hoses and reservoir
Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection? -
ANSWERSo there is no risk of the vehicle rolling or being cracked during the inspection.
Why should you back towards the drivers side? - ANSWERYou have a better line of
sight towards the drivers side.
If stopped on a hill how can you start moving without rolling back? - ANSWERApply the
parking brake or apply the accelerator until you move forward.
When backing, why is it important to use a helper? - ANSWERA helper can see things
you cannot and help direct your movement.
What's the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on? -
ANSWERSTOP!!
What are two so special conditions where you should downshift? - ANSWERGoing into
a downgrade or curve.
When should you downshift automatics transmissions? - ANSWEROn a downgrade or
or curve.
True or False
Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery? - ANSWERFalse
What are the two ways to know when to shift? - ANSWER- engine speed
- road speed
