CDL PERMIT WRITTEN TEST 2023 REAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection - ANSWER: To
ensure the vehicle is safe to drive and roadworthy.
What things should you check during a trip - ANSWER: Tires, brakes, lights,
connections to trailer, trailer coupling devices, cargo securement devices(tarps,
canvass, or straps)
Name some key steering system parts - ANSWER: Steering wheel, steering shaft, gear
box, hydraulic fluid reservoir, pitman arm, drag link, steering knuckle, spindle, power
steering cylinder, steering arm, tie rod
Name some suspension system defects - ANSWER: Missing or broken leaf springs,
leaking shock absorbers, broken spring hangers, torque rod (arm, ubolts, spring
hangers, or other axle positioning parts) cracked or damaged
Name three kinds of emergency equipment you must have - ANSWER: Fire
extinguisher, 3 red triangles, spare fuses, flare
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? For other tires? - ANSWER: 4/32"
for front tires, 2/32" for all others
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk
around inspection - ANSWER: Condition of axle and steering system (grab for
looseness), condition of the windshield (clean/dirty, damaged, wiper arms, wiper
blades, and lights & reflectors (amber at front for clearance and reflectors, white or
amber for turn signal)
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? - ANSWER: Leaks
How many red reflective triangles should you carry? - ANSWER: Three
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - ANSWER: Pump three times, hold
brake down for 5 seconds. Brakes should hold, if not there is a problem.
Why put the starter switch key in your
pocket during the pre-trip inspection? - ANSWER: So no one moves the truck while
you are inspecting it.
Why should you back toward the driver's
side? - ANSWER: It is safer because the driver can see more
If stopped on a hill, how can you start
AND CORRECT ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection - ANSWER: To
ensure the vehicle is safe to drive and roadworthy.
What things should you check during a trip - ANSWER: Tires, brakes, lights,
connections to trailer, trailer coupling devices, cargo securement devices(tarps,
canvass, or straps)
Name some key steering system parts - ANSWER: Steering wheel, steering shaft, gear
box, hydraulic fluid reservoir, pitman arm, drag link, steering knuckle, spindle, power
steering cylinder, steering arm, tie rod
Name some suspension system defects - ANSWER: Missing or broken leaf springs,
leaking shock absorbers, broken spring hangers, torque rod (arm, ubolts, spring
hangers, or other axle positioning parts) cracked or damaged
Name three kinds of emergency equipment you must have - ANSWER: Fire
extinguisher, 3 red triangles, spare fuses, flare
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? For other tires? - ANSWER: 4/32"
for front tires, 2/32" for all others
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk
around inspection - ANSWER: Condition of axle and steering system (grab for
looseness), condition of the windshield (clean/dirty, damaged, wiper arms, wiper
blades, and lights & reflectors (amber at front for clearance and reflectors, white or
amber for turn signal)
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? - ANSWER: Leaks
How many red reflective triangles should you carry? - ANSWER: Three
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - ANSWER: Pump three times, hold
brake down for 5 seconds. Brakes should hold, if not there is a problem.
Why put the starter switch key in your
pocket during the pre-trip inspection? - ANSWER: So no one moves the truck while
you are inspecting it.
Why should you back toward the driver's
side? - ANSWER: It is safer because the driver can see more
If stopped on a hill, how can you start
