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Kansas Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Test 2

35 questions covering pre-trip inspection content, drawn from the FMCSA-aligned CDL question pool and the Kansas Commercial Driver's License Manual.

What this test covers

The Pre-Trip Inspection portion of the CDL skills test takes 30 to 60 minutes and is graded on a checklist of approximately 120+ items depending on the vehicle class. You must identify each component, state what you are checking for (cracks, leaks, loose mounts, proper inflation, etc.), and explain why it matters. The examiner can ask you to do a full inspection, a partial inspection, or specifically inspect the in-cab, engine compartment, external air brakes, coupling system, or trailer. You can fail the entire skills test by missing too many items here.

Sample Pre-Trip Inspection questions

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1

During an air brake check, the air pressure should build from 85 to 100 psi within how long?

2

At what psi should the low air pressure warning device activate?

3

How many steps are in the FMCSA-recommended pre-trip inspection method?

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