During the vehicle inspection test, you will be required to do a complete inspection of your vehicle. During this inspection, you must explain to the examiner what you are inspecting and why you are inspecting those items.

Explain what you would inspect and why.

Check hydraulic brakes by pumping the brake pedal three times before applying firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. The pedal should not move. If it does, there may be a leak or some other problem in the braking system.

Pump the brake pedal three times, then hold down the pedal for five seconds. If the pedal moves, there may be a problem.

Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and release. If the brake pedal returns to its normal position, there may be a problem.

Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and release. If the brake squeaks, there may be a problem.

Brakes are designed to take a lot of heat, but drivers should not rely solely on the brakes to slow their vehicle. Brakes may fade and lose their ability to slow down the vehicle if they become too hot, so drivers should also rely on the engine braking effect.

The brakes may squeak more than usual.

The brakes will brake unevenly.

Gravity causes a vehicle's speed to increase when traveling on a downgrade. Adjust your speed before reaching a downgrade.

Travel at the same rate as on level roadway.

Blocking and bracing are used to prevent cargo from shifting in transit. Blocking is used in the front, in the back, and on the sides of a piece of cargo to prevent movement. Bracing prevents movement by reaching from the upper portion of a piece of cargo to the floor and sides of the cargo compartment.

Prevent items from moving in a trailer.

Make items stand taller in a trailer.

Prevent items from moving in a trailer.

Make it easier to unload items from a trailer.

An operator should drive with care when transporting a cargo of hanging meat. Such a load is unstable, both because it has a high center of gravity and because the swinging of the meat can affect the driver's handling of the vehicle.

Is challenging because the load has a high center of gravity.

Is discouraged during the summer months.

Can be problematic because animals are attracted to the smell of the meat.

Is challenging because the load has a high center of gravity.

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Train for FREE online with our Maine class B license test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a ME CDL class B permit in 2025, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that CDL class B requirements may vary from state to state.

Number of Question 50

Passing Score 40

Number of Tests 20

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15 . As part of the vehicle inspection test, you will be asked to:

16 . The two markings on a front brake limiting valve usually read:

17 . How can you check for a leak in hydraulic brakes?

18 . Using the brakes creates heat. If too much heat is produced:

19 . When traveling on a downgrade, your vehicle will:

20 . Bracing is used to:

21 . Driving with a cargo of hanging meat in a trailer:

See the exact questions that will be on the 2025 DMV exam.

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