Cdl pre trip Flashcards
ID and clearance lights
Secure, not broken, clean and amber in color
Windshield
Secure, no damage, no obstructions
Wiper arms and blades
Secure, no damage, with proper tension against windshield
Fender mirrors
Secure, no damage
Turn signals/headlights
Secure, not broken, clean, headlights are clear and turn signals are amber in color
Check for leaks
No leaks from engine or transmission
Check all hoses on right and left side
Secure with clamps, no cuts or chaffing and no leaks
Exhaust
Secure, no holes or black soot indicating leaks, check from front to back
Water pump
Secure, no damage, no leaks, belt driven, belt not cut or frayed no more then 3/4 play
Coolant resevoir
Secure, no leaks, check for proper level
Power steering reservoir
Secure, no leaks, check for proper level
Alternator
Secure, no loose or frayed wires, belt driven, belt not cut or frayed and no more then 3/4 play in belt
Oil dipstick
Check level
Power steering pump
Secure, no damage, no leaks and is gear driven
Air compressor
Secure, no damage, no leaks and is gear driven
Steering shaft
Secure, no damage
Steering gear box
Secure, no leaks, check hoses as you would others
Steering linkages
Pittman arm, draglink, upper and lower steering arms, tie rod, all are not loose, worn or bent, secured using castle nuts, bolts, and cotter pins
Spring hangers
U bolts and bushings secure no damage or missing
Leaf springs
Secure, not cracked, broken missing or shifted
Shock absorber
Secure with no leaks
Air hose
Secure, not cut or charged and no damage
Brake chamber
Secure with clamp, no damages or leaks
Push rod and slack adjuster
Secure, no broken, loose or missing parts, no more then 1 in of travel with brakes released
Brake shoes
Secure, not worn dangerously thin and no cracks