CDL · Vehicle inspection
Which items are part of a proper walk-around inspection?
Correct answer: All of these are correct.
Answer options
- AWhether the front axle is cracked or bent
- BWhether the shock absorbers are leaking or broken
- CAll of these are correct Correct
Why
A walk-around covers the whole vehicle, including the steering and suspension parts: the front axle should not be cracked or bent, and the shock absorbers should not be leaking or broken. Tires, wheels, brakes, lights and couplings are checked on the same walk-around.
Tip If each listed item is something a real inspection covers, expect the all-inclusive choice to be the answer.
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Topic: Vehicle inspection License: CDL
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