Texas CDL Section 2 Vehicle Inspections
Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? - Answer -
Safety. Safety for yourself and other road user.
What things should you check during a trip? - Answer -Watch gauges, mirrors, and
use your senses to check for problems...LOOK, LISTEN, AND SMELL
Name some key steering system parts. - Answer -steering wheel,
tie rod,
steering shaft,
hydraulic fluid reservoir,
gear box,
pitman arm,
drag link,
steering knuckle,
spindle,
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, steering arm,
power steering cylinder
Name some suspension system defects - Answer -Broken leaf spring, spring
hangers that allow movement of axle.
U-bolts, or other axle poistioning parts that are cracked, or damaged.
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - Answer -Fire
extinguisher, spare electrical fuses , warning devices for parked vehicles.
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? - Answer -4/32 and 2/32 for
others
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk
around inspection? - Answer -Headlights, low and high beam.
Windshield wiper arms for proper spring tension.
Wiper blades for damage.
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Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? - Answer -
Safety. Safety for yourself and other road user.
What things should you check during a trip? - Answer -Watch gauges, mirrors, and
use your senses to check for problems...LOOK, LISTEN, AND SMELL
Name some key steering system parts. - Answer -steering wheel,
tie rod,
steering shaft,
hydraulic fluid reservoir,
gear box,
pitman arm,
drag link,
steering knuckle,
spindle,
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, steering arm,
power steering cylinder
Name some suspension system defects - Answer -Broken leaf spring, spring
hangers that allow movement of axle.
U-bolts, or other axle poistioning parts that are cracked, or damaged.
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? - Answer -Fire
extinguisher, spare electrical fuses , warning devices for parked vehicles.
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? - Answer -4/32 and 2/32 for
others
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk
around inspection? - Answer -Headlights, low and high beam.
Windshield wiper arms for proper spring tension.
Wiper blades for damage.
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