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  • Updated for April 2025
  • Based on 2025 WY commercial driver's license manual

Free WY CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Exam 2025

An accident or mechanical malfunction on Interstate 80 past Evanston would be an unpleasant mishap that a thorough pre-trip inspection might prevent. You don’t want to find yourself in unfortunate situations by failing to practice responsible safety measures. A checklist containing the safety-critical systems and components of your vehicle, such as the brakes, engine, windshield wipers, and tires, is a useful tool to verify their safe operating conditions. Additionally, federal regulation 49 CFR § 396.13 requires pre-trip inspections to be completed before driving on public roads. If you are applying for a Wyoming Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP), the time you spend learning about pre-trip inspections will greatly benefit you.

Prior to applying for a Wyoming Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you will need to train with a CLP and get familiar with the pre-trip inspection process. Although you must meet several requirements, a crucial one is your ability to pass the DOT CDL General Knowledge Test. Our Wyoming DOT CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Test will help increase your knowledge of pre-trip inspections to help you reach your goal. A thorough understanding of pre-trip inspections will give you an advantage in answering 80% of the 20 questions correctly to receive a passing score. The practice test uses a simulated testing environment to give you a sense of the actual testing environment. This approach allows you to be more at ease with these conditions while you learn at your own pace.

This CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Test is the most interactive and efficient resource available to teach you about pre-trip inspections. You can trust your safety to the information the practice test offers. The practice test is based on the most recent Wyoming DOT CDL driver’s manual (Wyoming CDL Handbook 2025) and is up to date as of April 2025. It includes 20 multiple-choice questions to assess and increase your understanding of pre-trip inspections. If you submit an incorrect answer, the practice test will provide you with a detailed explanation of the correct one. This information sets the practice test apart from other on-line resources, such as a study guide. With a study guide, your learning potential is limited by your ability to memorize the answers to the questions. Study guides offer no additional information to teach you the reasoning behind the correct answers. The practice test equips you with the information, confidence, and ability to perform pre-trip inspections. You shouldn’t settle for anything less than experiencing safety at its best.

You shouldn’t wrangle with the cowboys in Laramie because your best way to impeccable driving skills is with the practice tests for other U.S. states and Washington D.C. at https://driving-tests.org/academy/drivers-license.

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  • Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements

What you need to know

4.5 out of 5 • 2 votes
6 min to complete
Available in EN and ES
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.

What to expect on the actual WY DOT exam

20

questions

16

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

List of questions (classic view)

  1. What structure supporting the fifth wheel skid plate should be checked for cracks or breaks?
  2. You pump the pedal three times and hold it down for five seconds, making sure that the pedal does not move. What are you inspecting?
  3. What transmits power from the transmission to the drive axle?
  4. What carries air or hydraulic fluid to the wheel brake assembly?
  5. ________ are gas or hydraulic devices that cushion the vehicle's ride and stabilize the vehicle.
  6. What is the sliding mechanism and locking device for tandem axles on trailers?
  7. What do you inspect to make sure that all are present and show no signs of looseness such as rust trails or shiny threads?
  8. What should you check to be sure it is solid, clear of objects, and securely bolted to the tractor frame?
  9. What maintains air pressure in the air brake system?
  10. Which tires should have a minimum tread depth of 4/32 inch?
  11. Which of the following can disengage the engine from the drivetrain?
  12. What transforms steering column action into wheel action?
  13. Make sure that the _________ are not cut, chafed, spliced, or worn, and not tangled, pinched, or dragged against tractor parts.
  14. You are looking for puddles on the ground and dripping fluids on the underside of the engine and transmission. What are you checking for?
  15. What should be fully engaged with no loose or missing pins in the slide mechanism of the sliding fifth wheel?
  16. To improve visibility during severe or stormy weather, __________ must be secure, undamaged, and operating smoothly and correctly.
  17. _________ should be clean with no dirt, illegal stickers, obstructions, or damage.
  18. _________ are the brackets, bolts, or bushings that are used to attach the spring or air bag to the axle and vehicle frame.
  19. If the wheel has a sight glass, check that the oil level is adequate. Otherwise, look for leaks around the
  20. What releases the fifth wheel locking jaws so the trailer can be coupled?
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