In Cab

Question 1

External light check

Answer 1

*Ask examiner to assist
-Front of truck
Head lights
High beams
Emergency flashers
Left turn signal
Right turn signal
Clearance lights

-Rear of trailer
Tail lights
Brake lights
Emergency flashers
Left turn signal
Right turn signal
Clearance lights

Question 2

Seat belt:

Answer 2

-Securely mounted, no rips, tears or damage. it latches and unlatches properly

Question 3

B-C 10 Fire extinguisher:

Answer 3

-Securely mounted, fully charged and pin is in place

Question 4

3 reflective triangles and spare fuses:

Answer 4

-Located in the side compartment

Question 5

Safe start:

Answer 5

-Brakes are set
-Gear shifter is in neutral
-Push in brake pedal
-Start engine

Question 6

Gauges:

Answer 6

-ABS light came on and went off
-Oil pressure gauge works and is at a safe operating level
-DEF is at a minimum of 1/8 tank
-Water temperature gauge works and is climbing to a safe operating level
-Volt gauge works and shows that the alternator is charging the batteries
-Air pressure gauges are working climbing to a normal operating level
-Air governor should cut out between 120 and 140 PSI

Question 7

Light Indicators:

Answer 7

-Turn signal indicators (LEFT AND RIGHT) work
-Hazard indicators work
-High beam indicator works

Question 8

Driver and passenger mirrors:

Answer 8

-Clean and set for me

Question 9

Windshield:

Answer 9

-Clean, no illegal stickers, obstructions or damage

Question 10

Windshield wipers and washer:

Answer 10

-Securely mounted, no damage, operates properly

Question 11

Defroster and heater:

Answer 11

-Demonstrate that both are working properly

Question 12

City and air horn

Answer 12

-Work

Question 13

Service brake test:

Answer 13

Explain the procedure to the examiner FIRST, then execute
-Release both brakes
-Move forward to approximately 5mph
-Apply foot brake
-Make sure the vehicle does not pull left or right
-Comes to a complete stop

Question 14

Trailer, parking and emergency brakes [Tug Test]:

Answer 14

Explain the procedure to the examiner FIRST, then execute
-Set trailer, parking and emergency brake (pull red knob out)
-Release tractor parking brake (push yellow knob in)
-Place transmission in 1st gear
-lightly pull against trailer brakes

Question 15

Prepare for Air brake tests:

Answer 15

*Explain the procedure to the examiner FIRST, then execute:
-Release both brakes (push both knobs in)
-Build air to governor cut off (for air brake test)

Question 16

Air brake tests:

Answer 16

Explain the procedure to the examiner FIRST, then execute
-Air is at normal operating pressure
-Turn off engine
-Make sure both knobs are pushed in
-Turn ignition to the on position
-Wait for system to fully charge

Question 17

Applied brake check:

Answer 17

Explain the procedure to the examiner FIRST, then execute
-Press and hold brake pedal
-Watch gauges for 1 minute (time yourself or ask examiner to time you)
-Air pressure should not drop more than 4 PSI on a combination vehicle

Question 18

Low air warning devices:

Answer 18

Explain the procedure to the examiner FIRST, then execute
-Will activate before 55 PSI
-Pump brake pedal until low air warning device activates

Question 19

Tractor protection valve:

Answer 19

*Explain the procedure to the examiner FIRST, then execute
-Protection valve should close between 20 and 40 PSI
-Pump brake pedal until both knobs pop out

START THE TRUCK AND MAKE SURE THE AIR PRESSURE BUILD BACK UP TO BETWEEN 100-120 psi*