CDL PERMIT TEST EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025

CDL PERMIT TEST EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025

 What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection - CORRECT-

ANSWERSTo ensure the vehicle is safe to drive and roadworthy.

 What things should you check during a trip - CORRECT-ANSWERSTires, brakes, lights,

connections to trailer, trailer coupling devices, cargo securement devices(tarps, canvass,

or straps)

 Name some key steering system parts - CORRECT-ANSWERSSteering 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 - CORRECT-ANSWERSMissing 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 - CORRECT-ANSWERSFire

extinguisher, 3 red triangles, spare fuses, flare

 What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? For other tires? - CORRECT-

ANSWERS4/32" 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 - CORRECT-ANSWERSCondition 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? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLeaks

 How many red reflective triangles should you carry? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThree

 How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPump 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? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSo no one moves the

truck while you are inspecting it.

 Why should you back toward the driver's

 side? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt is safer because the driver can see more

 If stopped on a hill, how can you start

 moving without rolling back? - CORRECT-ANSWERSEngage parking brake or clutch

before removing foot from brake

 When backing, why is it important to use a

 helper? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe helper can see more than the driver, including blind

spots, safer

 What's the most important hand signal that

 you and the helper should agree on? - CORRECT-ANSWERSStop

 What are the two special conditions where

 you should downshift? - CORRECT-ANSWERSBefore a downward grade, and slowing

for a curve

 When should you downshift automatic