🔍Alabama Pre-trip Inspection — Question 8 of 10
Excessive steering wheel play in the steering gearbox may cause you to over or understeer. Steering wheel play should be no more than:
Answer: A
10 degrees
Ideally, the steering wheel play should be 10 degrees or less. This is about 1 and 3/4 inch of play on a 20 inch steering wheel. Typically, this can be adjusted on the steering gearbox.
Source: Alabama CDL Manual
All choices
- A10 degrees
- B15 degrees
- C20 degrees
Alabama CDL Pre-trip Inspection Test Info
Questions on Exam
Oral examination
Passing Score
Must demonstrate competency%
Time Limit
Skills test typically 30-60 minutes
Age Requirements
Intrastate: 18+ · Interstate: 21+
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