CDL · Vehicle inspection
For a commercial driver, a pre-trip inspection is:
Correct answer: a legal requirement.
Answer options
- Aa good practice, but optional.
- Ba legal requirement. Correct
- Cneeded only when a trip is over 50 miles.
Why
Commercial drivers are legally obligated to inspect their vehicle before every trip, however short, so that defects are found before they can endanger passengers or other road users.
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Topic: Vehicle inspection License: CDL
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