Free Tennessee CDL Pre-Trip Inspection practice test 2026

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

1. AStart the engine and check the dashboard warning gauges
2. BOpen the hood and check the engine compartment fluids
3. CWalk 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.