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20. An en route inspection should include checking for:

General Knowledgemedium
ATire overheating and brake overheating.
BCargo secured properly.
CBoth of these are correct.

Detailed Explanation

Check both heat-related vehicle problems and cargo securement during the trip. A secure load does not rule out overheating brakes or tires.

Official reference: New York CDL-10 2.1.6

Correct Answer: Both of these are correct.

Why This Matters on the CDL Test

En-route inspection.

How to Remember It

Vehicle and load.

Answer Review

Both checks matter.

Why the other answers are weaker

  • Tire overheating and brake overheating.Omits cargo securement.
  • Cargo secured properly.Omits overheating checks.

Test-Day Checklist

  1. Read the question once for the topic, then read it again for the exact CDL action being tested in General Knowledge.
  2. Eliminate answers that sound convenient but skip an inspection, warning sign, or safety step.
  3. Say the correct rule out loud before moving on so you can recognize it when the exam changes the wording.
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