Cdl Flashcards
Front steer spring suspension
1 frame (not cracked no drill holes or illegal repairs welds
2 spring hanger (not cracked or missing bolts)
3 eye-bolt
4 main spring (nothing cracked)
5 leaf spring (no more than 25% cracked or missing none shifted
6 c-clamps
7 U S A (u-bolts-saddle-axle)
8 shock absorber (not dented not leaking with upper and lower rubber bushing
9 spring hanger
10 spring shackle
Air Drive Suspension
1 Frame (Not cracked no drill holes or illegal repairs welds)
2 brackets (not cracked or missing bolts)
3 eye bolt
4 control arm (nothing
Steering wheel
Properly mounted and secure no cuts or gouges, with the engine on no more than 2” of free play on 20” wheel or 10 degrees on any other size wheel.
Also check city/electric horn.
Brake Pedal
No obstruction around or behind with a rubber or anti slip surface with a working return spring, (firm and does not touch the floor)
Clutch Pedal
No obstruction around or behind with a rubber or anti slip surface with a working return spring (minimum free play 1” to max 1 1/2”
Fuel Pedal
No obstruction around or behind with a rubber or anti slip surface with a working return spring, (does not stick
Horns
2 horns
City/electric
Air/highway
Emergency equipment
1 fire extinguisher: secured, fully charge, pin in place. Minimum 10 BC and up to date
2 reflective triangles: 3 that stand on their own
3 spare fuses 1 for every type and size equipped in vehicle
4 seat belt: secured, no cuts or tears not frayed, latches and unlatches
Steer tires
1 no recaps
- At least 4/32 in every major groove
- Proper air pressure 90-100 psi or manufactured specs
- Same size per axle
- Same type per vehicle (radial or bias-ply)
- Valve stem centered, metal, capped and not leaking
Dual tires
- Can be recapped
- At least 2/32 in every major groove
- Proper air pressure 90-100 psi or manufactured specs
- Same size per axle
- Same type per vehicle (radial or bias-ply)
- Valve stem centered, metal, capped and not leaking
- No lodge objects in between
- 3-5” in between
- Not touching each other
- No tread separation
Rims
- Not cracked
- Not dented
- No illegal repairs (welds)
Lug Nuts
- None missing
2. No rust trails, or shiny threads
Axle seal cover / hub
- Not leaking
- No missing bolts
- Adequate oil level
(4-8 o’ clock on sight glass)
90 weight gear oil
Head lights
Clean not cracked or broken
2 functions low visibility 250-350’
High visibility 350-500’
Brake lights
The two inner lights in the rear of the trailer