CDE CDE Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance

Question 1

What is the first step a driver should take during a pre-trip inspection?

Accepted Answer

Review the vehicle's paperwork and previous inspection report

Answer

Drivers must review the previous Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) before beginning any physical pre-trip inspection.

Question 2

How often is a pre-trip vehicle inspection required for commercial drivers?

Accepted Answer

Before every trip

Answer

Federal regulations require commercial drivers to conduct a pre-trip inspection before every trip to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate.

Question 3

Which component must be checked for proper inflation during a pre-trip inspection?

Accepted Answer

Tires

Answer

Tires must be checked for proper inflation pressure, condition, and tread depth during every pre-trip inspection.

Question 4

What does DVIR stand for in the context of vehicle inspections?

Accepted Answer

Driver Vehicle Inspection Report

Answer

A DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report) documents the results of a vehicle inspection and any defects found during that inspection.

Question 5

Which lighting components must be checked during a pre-trip inspection?

Accepted Answer

Headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals

Answer

All exterior lights including headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals must be verified as functional during a pre-trip inspection.

CDE - Certified Driver Evaluation Practice Test