Idaho CDL Training Exam Questions
100% Well Answered.
What is the most important reason for doing vehicle inspection? - Answer Safety for yourself other
drivers and pedestrians is the most important reason you inspect your vehicle
What things should you check during a trip? - Answer Watch the Gage for signs of trouble use your
senses to check for problems tires wheels and rims breaks lights and reflectors break an electrical
connections 2 trailer trailer coupling device is cargo restraining devices
Name some key steering system parts ? - Answer Tie rod steering shaft power steering cylinder steering
arm hydraulic fluid reservoir gear box pitman arm drag link steering knuckle spindle steering wheel
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - Answer Fire extinguisher spare electrical
fuses three reflective warning triangles
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires - Answer 4/32
Minimum tread depth for other tires - Answer 2/32
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for - Answer Leaking oil
How many reflective triangles should you carry - Answer 3
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - Answer Pump the brake pedal three times apply firm
pressure to pedal and hold for 5 seconds the pedal should not move
Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre trip inspection? - Answer Safety, so the
truck can not be started while you are inspecting it
Why should you back toward the driver side? - Answer So you can see better
, If stopped on a hill how can you start moving without rolling back? - Answer Put the parking brake on
whenever necessary to keep from rolling back. Release the parking brake only when you applied enough
engine power to keep from rolling back
When backing, why is it important to use a helper? - Answer There are blind spots you can't C &
vehicles and pedestrians can move into your path without you knowing they are there
What's most important hand signal that you and your helper should agree upon? - Answer Stop
What are the two special conditions where you should downshift? - Answer Before starting down the
hill, make sure you're in the in a low enough gear. Before entering a curve, so the vehicle down to a safe
speed and down shift to the right gear before entering the curve.
When should you downshift automatic transmissions? - Answer you can select a low range to get
greater engine braking when going down grades
Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery true or false? - Answer False
What are two ways to know when to shift? - Answer Use engine speed, use road speed
how far ahead does the manual says you should look while driving? - Answer 12 to 15 seconds ahead
at lower speeds that about one block at highway speeds it's about a quarter mile
What are the two main things to look ahead for - Answer Look for vehicles coming onto the highway in
your lane or turning. Watch the brake lights from slim vehicles, because stopping or changing lanes can
take a lot of distance
What's your most important way to see the sides and rear vehicle - Answer Check your mirrors
regularly and even more often than normal in special situations
100% Well Answered.
What is the most important reason for doing vehicle inspection? - Answer Safety for yourself other
drivers and pedestrians is the most important reason you inspect your vehicle
What things should you check during a trip? - Answer Watch the Gage for signs of trouble use your
senses to check for problems tires wheels and rims breaks lights and reflectors break an electrical
connections 2 trailer trailer coupling device is cargo restraining devices
Name some key steering system parts ? - Answer Tie rod steering shaft power steering cylinder steering
arm hydraulic fluid reservoir gear box pitman arm drag link steering knuckle spindle steering wheel
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - Answer Fire extinguisher spare electrical
fuses three reflective warning triangles
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires - Answer 4/32
Minimum tread depth for other tires - Answer 2/32
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for - Answer Leaking oil
How many reflective triangles should you carry - Answer 3
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - Answer Pump the brake pedal three times apply firm
pressure to pedal and hold for 5 seconds the pedal should not move
Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre trip inspection? - Answer Safety, so the
truck can not be started while you are inspecting it
Why should you back toward the driver side? - Answer So you can see better
, If stopped on a hill how can you start moving without rolling back? - Answer Put the parking brake on
whenever necessary to keep from rolling back. Release the parking brake only when you applied enough
engine power to keep from rolling back
When backing, why is it important to use a helper? - Answer There are blind spots you can't C &
vehicles and pedestrians can move into your path without you knowing they are there
What's most important hand signal that you and your helper should agree upon? - Answer Stop
What are the two special conditions where you should downshift? - Answer Before starting down the
hill, make sure you're in the in a low enough gear. Before entering a curve, so the vehicle down to a safe
speed and down shift to the right gear before entering the curve.
When should you downshift automatic transmissions? - Answer you can select a low range to get
greater engine braking when going down grades
Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery true or false? - Answer False
What are two ways to know when to shift? - Answer Use engine speed, use road speed
how far ahead does the manual says you should look while driving? - Answer 12 to 15 seconds ahead
at lower speeds that about one block at highway speeds it's about a quarter mile
What are the two main things to look ahead for - Answer Look for vehicles coming onto the highway in
your lane or turning. Watch the brake lights from slim vehicles, because stopping or changing lanes can
take a lot of distance
What's your most important way to see the sides and rear vehicle - Answer Check your mirrors
regularly and even more often than normal in special situations
