🔍CDL Pre-trip Inspection — Question 12 of 20
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.
All choices
- A10 degrees
- B15 degrees
- C20 degrees
CDL Pre-trip Inspection Test Info
Questions on Exam
Oral examination
Passing Score
Must demonstrate competency%
Time Limit
Skills test typically 30-60 minutes
The Pre-trip Inspection test content is federally standardized, so this question applies in every state. Age limits, fees, and testing procedures do vary — check your state's CDL requirements.
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