NY CDL STUDY PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS.
Most important reason for vehicle inspection - CORRECT ANSWER safety
What things to check during a trip - CORRECT ANSWER instruments, air pressure gauge, temp gauge, pressure gauge, ammeter/voltmeter, mirrors, tires, cargo/ cargo covers, light...
Most important reason for vehicle inspection - CORRECT ANSWER safety
What things to check during a trip - CORRECT ANSWER instruments, air pressure gauge, temp gauge,
pressure gauge, ammeter/voltmeter, mirrors, tires, cargo/ cargo covers, lights.
Name some key steering system parts - CORRECT ANSWER steering wheel, tie rod, steering shaft,
hydraulic fluid reservoir, gear box, pitman arm, drag link, steering knuckle, spindle, steering arm, power
steering cylinder
Name some suspension system defects - CORRECT ANSWER spring hangers that allow movement of axle
from proper position, cracked or broken spring hangers, missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring,
leaking shock absorbers, air suspension systems that are damaged and or leaking, any parts of the
suspension or frame that is cracked or broden
What 3 kinds of emergency equipment should you have - CORRECT ANSWER fire extinguisher, 3
reflective triangles, spare fuses
What is the minimum tread depth for tires - CORRECT ANSWER 4/32-inch front 2/32-inch rear
Things to check on front of vehicle during walk around inspection - CORRECT ANSWER front axle,
steering system, windshield, lights and reflectors
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for - CORRECT ANSWER not leaking
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaking - CORRECT ANSWER pump the break peddle 3 times and
them hold, the peddle should not move
, Why put the starter switch key in you pocket during pre-trip inspection - CORRECT ANSWER For your
safety
Why should you back toward the driver side - CORRECT ANSWER you can see better
If stopped on a hill, how can you start without rolling back - CORRECT ANSWER partly engage the clutch
before you take your foot off the brake, put on the parking break whenever necessary to keep from
rolling back
When backing, why is it important to use a helper - CORRECT ANSWER because there are blind spots you
can't see
What's the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on - CORRECT ANSWER
stop
What are 2 special conditions where you should downshift - CORRECT ANSWER before starting down a
hill, before entering a curve
When should you down shift and automatic transmission - CORRECT ANSWER when going down grades
Retarders keep you from skidding road is slippery - CORRECT ANSWER False
What are the 2 ways to know when to shift - CORRECT ANSWER RPM's or speed
How far ahead does the manual say you should look - CORRECT ANSWER 12 to 15 seconds
What are 2 main things to look for ahead - CORRECT ANSWER look for vehicles coming onto the
highway, into your lane or turning. watch for brake lights from slowing vehicles
What's your most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER mirrors
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