Vehicle Inspection Test — South Dakota CDL Requirements & Lessons

11 Slides 10 min

Vehicle Inspection Test Rules and Automatic Failures

Understand test flow, safety expectations, component identification, scoring, and actions that can end the test.

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13 Slides 12 min

Internal and In-Cab Inspection

Inspect safety equipment, controls, gauges, windshield, mirrors, emergency equipment, and cab condition.

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13 Slides 14 min

Air and Hydraulic Brake Checks

Perform the correct brake-system test sequence and recognize unsafe pressure, leakage, warning, and response.

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13 Slides 11 min

Passenger and School Bus Inspection Items

Inspect doors, exits, seating, aisles, lifts, stop equipment, mirrors, and student/passenger safety systems.

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13 Slides 9 min

Lights Operations Check

Demonstrate headlights, signals, brake lights, hazards, clearance lamps, reflectors, and dashboard indicators.

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13 Slides 12 min

Front and Engine Area Inspection

Inspect fluids, belts, hoses, leaks, steering components, frame, suspension, brakes, wheels, and tires.

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16 Slides 12 min

Axles, Wheels, and Suspension Inspection

Inspect every axle’s suspension, brake, wheel, hub, rim, fastener, and tire condition.

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12 Slides 11 min

Side and Rear Inspection

Inspect fuel/exhaust/DEF systems, body, cargo, doors, landing gear, lights, and rear protection.

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13 Slides 12 min

Combination Vehicle Inspection Items

Inspect fifth wheel, kingpin, apron, lines, platform, locking devices, trailer, and coupling brakes.

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