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California CDL Class A - Pre Trip / In Cab / Air Brakes Flashcards

1
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Clearance Lights, Turns Signals, Four Way Flashers, Headlights

A

Securely mounted
proper color
clean
not cracked
all are present
in working condition.

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Under Tractor

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Check there is no air, oil, coolant, fuel, or grease leaking underneath the engine and transmission;
there are no objects underneath
nothing hanging down.

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Tractor Unit

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Not leaning, if LEANING, it would show signs of suspension or air inflation problems.

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Radiator Reservoir

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Securely mounted, not cracked or leaking;
should be above the “REFILL” mark;
cap and nuts are present and tight

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Dipstick

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Check oil level when engine is off;
it should be above the “REFILL” mark and add oil if needed;
cap is tight.

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Windshield Washer Fluid

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Securely mounted;
not cracked or leaking;
it should be above the “REFILL” mark;
cap is tight

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Power Steering Reservoir

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Well Secured, no cracks or leaks, level should be above the refill mark.

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Steering Gearbox

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Securely mounted with frame;
not cracked or leaking;
all nuts and bolts are tight

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Gearbox Hoses

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not cracked, frayed, worn or damaged;
not leaking;
clamps are tight

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Steering Universal Joint

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Well lubricated;
not cracked, worn or loose;
nuts are tight.

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Pitman Arm, Drag Link, Steering Arm, Tierod, Tire Rod Arm

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not cracked or bent
sockets are not worn or loose and that there are no missing nuts, bolts, or cotter keys.

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Tractor Frame

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Not cracked or broken, not welded, no extra holes or damage on frame;
Cross members are not broken or damaged.

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Air Lines

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not cracked, or damaged;
not leaking;
in good condition.

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Air Hoses

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Not cracked, frayed, worn or damaged;
Not leaking;
Clamps are tight;

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15
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Spring Hangers

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securely mounted to frame;
not cracked, broken or damaged;
nuts and bolts are tight on both sides.

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16
Q

Leaf Springs

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are not cracked, missing, shifted or broken

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Shock Absorber

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securely mounted;
not bent or leaking;
good busing on both sides

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Brake Drum

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no cracks, dents, or holes;
not loose or missing bolts;
no debris or oil/grease, not contaminated

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Tire - Air

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Air - 100/110 PSI, Check air by tire gauge (for all tires)

Valve Stem - Not missing / broken or leaking;
sealed with steel cap

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Tire - Condition

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tire tread is evenly worn;
no bumps or bulges;
no cuts or damage on the tread and the sidewalls.

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Tire - Depth

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not less than 4/32” on steer tires;
2/32 on other tires;
steer tires must match with no recaps.

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22
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Wheel - Rim

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not cracked, bent or damaged;
no rust trails;
the rim is not loose.

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Wheel - Lug Nuts

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all lug nuts are present and tight;
if loose, there would be a shiny spot on aluminum rim;
no cracks.
Bolt holes are not cracked or distorted.

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24
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Fuel Tank

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Securely mounted with frame;
straps are tight;
not cracked or leaking;
lines and fuel cap have good seal and not leaking.

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Def Tank

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securely mounted with frame;
straps are tight;
not cracked or leaking;
lines and fuel cap has good seal and not leaking

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26
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Battery Box

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Securely mounted with the frame
nuts are tight

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27
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Battery Box Cover

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cover is well secured and latched properly

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Battery

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batteries are well secured
connections are tight;
no corrosion;
terminals are clean;
cables are secured;
batteries are not leaking

29
Q

Brackets and Mirrors

A

securely mounted with doors on both sides;
mirrors are well adjusted for a driver;
not cracked;
and clean

30
Q

Brake Service Ports: Both Sides, Tractor and Trailer

A

securely mounted to trailer’s frame;
seals are in good condition

31
Q

Gladhands

A

gladhands are well connected to the trailer;
locked in place;
have good seal;
not leaking

32
Q

Trailer Air Lines

A

not leaking
securely hanged; not dragging against tractor parts;
not damaged, cut, chafed or worn;
and are in good condition

33
Q

Electrical Plug: Both Sides, Tractor and Trailer

A

securely mounted with frame;
no damage;
nuts are tight

34
Q

Electrical connectors

A

make sure that the truck’s connectors and trailer’s electrical plug well connected and locked in place

35
Q

Electrical Wiring

A

securely hanged, not dragging against tractor parts;
not damaged, cut, chafed or worn,
is in good condition.

36
Q

Fifth Wheel / Skid Plate

A

securely mounted to vehicle by fifth wheel platform;
no cracks, breaks or excessive wear;
properly lubricated

37
Q

Apron

A

securely mounted;
not cracked, bent or broken;
and is well lubricated

38
Q

Gap

A

There is no daylight/gap between the fifth wheel and the trailer apron.

39
Q

Safety Pin

A

is in good condition;
fifth wheel is well attached to platform with a safety pin

40
Q

Locking Pin

A

is not missing or broken;
is in locked position

41
Q

Release Handle

A

is in locked position

42
Q

Locking Jaws And Lever

A

locking jaws are fully secured around kingpin;
no play between them

43
Q

Kingpin

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Kingpin is well attached to the apron;
Check it is locked;
not bent, damaged, or worn.

44
Q

Marker Light

A

Well attached;
Proper color;
No damage;
in working order.

45
Q

Reflectors

A

well attached;
in red color;
not cracked;
clean and shiny

46
Q

Trailer Frame

A

not cracked or broken, not welded;
no extra holes or damage on frame;
cross members are not broken or damaged.

46
Q

Landing Gear

A

is fully raised, has no missing parts and support the frame;
landing gear pads are not damaged;
The landing gear handle on the other side is always in lock position;
enough space between the 5th wheel and landing gear.

47
Q

Reflectors

A

in red color;
well attached;
not cracked;
clean and shiny

48
Q

Rear Lights

A

well attached;
in red color;
clean;
not cracked
Turn signals, 4-way flasher, tail light, marker light, brake light - all working properly

49
Q

License Plate Lights

A

well mounted;
not cracked or damaged;
proper color
clean;
in working condition.

50
Q

In Cab - Mirrors

A

Securely mounted with door on both sides;
mirrors are well adjusted for a driver;
not cracked;
and clean

51
Q

In Cab - Windshield

A

well attached, clean, not cracked;
no illegal stickers

52
Q

In Cab - Windshield Wipers

A

arms and blades are secure, no damage;
in working order;
(turn on/off to show the examiner)

53
Q

In Cab - Windshield Washer Fluid

A

Working properly (show to the examiner)

54
Q

In Cab - F-E-T

A

Fues - this is where I keep my spare fuses

Extinguishers - well secured, fully charged, updated

Triangles - this is where I keep my 3 red reflective triangles

55
Q

In Cab - Parking Brakes

A

red applies to the trailer, yellow - for the tractor; working properly

56
Q

In Cab - Service Brake Pedal

A

in working order

57
Q

In Cab - Horn

A

working properly

58
Q

Turn Signals

A

left, right, and 4-way flasher are in working order (show on the dashboard)

59
Q

Headlight Switch

A

low beams, high beams in working order (show on the dashboard)

60
Q

Heater / Defroster (When Engine is On)

A

in working order; turn on/off to show to the examiner

61
Q

Air Brake Test 1
Governor Cut-Off Test

A

1: Governor Cut-Off Test - My governor cut-out is ____PSI

62
Q

Air Brake Test 2
Applied Air Leakage Test

A

The combination of truck and trailer should not lose more than 4 PSI in a minute

turn off the engineer
turn on the ignition
release both brakes, wait until the system is settled down

“Now I am applying service brake for 1 minute to check air leakage”

Let the needle seattle, my needle stop at ____PSI, and then start your time (1 minute).

After 1 minute give the result.

ANSWER:
- My tractor and trailer did not lose any air. This is a good test

  • My tractor and trailer lost 2 PSI, which is not more than 4 PSI. This is a good test.
63
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Air Brake Test 3
Low Air Warning Test

A

It should happen not less than 55 (specify buzzer activation)

Then fan the service brake pedal down until you get a steady low pressure warning light and buzzer.

Warning light and buzzer come on at ___PSI. It is a good test

64
Q

Air Brake Test 4
Pop-Out Test

A

It should happen between 20 and 45 PSI

“Both my parking brakes popped out at ___PSI” (If one by one, explain one by 1)

65
Q

Parking Brake Test (TUG Test)
Tractor Brake Test

A

start the engine with the system fully charged.

“Now I going to do the parking brake test”

A: With your vehicle in gear, do the tractor’s brakes test.
Make sure that the tractor’s brake is set and trailer’s brake is release

Slowly let off the brake, the brakes should hold the vehicle
“Truck did not move, this is a good test”

66
Q

Parking Brake Test (TUG Test)
Trailer Brake Test

A

Apply trailer brakes

Release tractor parking brake

Now let go of the brake slowly

“Tailer did not move, this is a good test”

67
Q

Service Brake Check

A

Release Both Brakes

Drive forward slowly and apply the service brake. Vehicle should not pull to either side. After that properly stop the vehicle.

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