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Free CDL Pre-Trip Inspection practice test 2026

What the examiner expects you to point at and say out loud, in order.

A sample question

One example, answer shown, with the handbook section it comes from.

In the seven-step pre-trip inspection method, what should you do first when you approach the vehicle?

  1. Start the engine and check the dashboard warning gauges
  2. Open the hood and check the engine compartment fluids
  3. Walk around the outside and check that all lights work
  4. Do an overall vehicle overview and review the last report(correct answer)

Step one of the seven-step method is a vehicle overview: look at the vehicle's general condition and review the most recent inspection report before checking anything in detail.

Handbook section 11.1