In Cab Check

Question 1

Safety Belt

Answer 1

The safety belt is securely mounted at the 3 points.

It latches and unlatches properly.

It’s not ripped, frayed, cut or torn.

Question 2

Emergency Equipment

Answer 2

I have spare fuses as required by law.

There is 3 red reflective triangles in a red box.
- They are clean, not cracked, not broken and not missing.

This is my fire extinguisher. It is properly mounted.

• Yellow needle is in the green, telling me that it is fully charged.
• It is properly rated for this truck.
• The safety pin is secure in the handle.

Question 3

Safe Start

Answer 3

Gearshift is in Neutral.

Keep for over brake pedal.

Parking brakes are engaged (Check by pulling on them)

Question 4

ABS Light

Answer 4

The light should turn off shortly after starting the engine. That tells me that it is working.

If it stays on it is not working.

It is yellow in color.

Question 5

Dash Light Indicators

Answer 5

(Action, Color, Position, Which side of dash.)

Turn Signals- Green in color, flashing on right and left side.

4 way flashers- Green in color, flashing on the right and left side.

Brights- Blue in color.

Question 6

Oil Pressure Gauge

Answer 6

This is my oil pressure gauge. It currently reads ______.

A red warning light would come on if there is a problem.

Question 7

Voltmeter

Answer 7

This is my voltmeter. It currently reads ______.

A red warning light will come on if there is a problem.

My voltmeter needs to read a minimum of 12.

Question 8

Air Gauge

Answer 8

This is my air pressure gauge. It currently reads ______.

A red light will come on if there is a problem.

I will make sure it works during my brake check.

Question 9

Horn

Answer 9

Press horn to check that it is working.

I know it is working because we just heard it.

This is my air horn, would you like to hear it?

Question 10

Heater/Defrost

Answer 10

I’m going to turn the fan on high. (Put heat on high and switch to defrost and check it by putting hand on dash.)

I’m going to check the heat by switching it to my feet.
-I can tell that is is working because I can feel the air blowing through the vents.

Question 11

Windshield

Answer 11

My windshield is properly mounted and secure.

It is free of cracks, chips, is clean and is not missing.

There are no illegal stickers.

Question 12

Wipers/Washers

Answer 12

The wiper arms are mounted securely.

The blades are mounted securely where they click into the arms. They are not missing, frayed, worn or cracked.

The washer fluid and blades operate correctly when I pull the lever with no streaks.

Question 13

Mirrors

Answer 13

My mirrors are properly mounted and secured. They are no missing, cracked, chipped or dirty.

They are properly adjusted to me.

Question 14

Parking Brake Check

Answer 14

Check that both brakes are engaged.

Disengage trailer brakes to test tractor brakes.

• Put the truck in drive and gently pull forward.
• The truck dint move, telling me the truck brakes work.

Engage trailer brakes and disengage tractor brakes to test trailer brakes.

• Put truck in drive and gently pull forward.
• My truck didn’t move, telling me the locking jaws are clasped around the kingpin and the trailer brakes are holding.

Question 15

Service Brake Check

Answer 15

Check mirrors and in front to make sure it is safe. I’m checking for people and obstructions.

Release both parking brakes.

Put truck in drive and pull forward to 5mph.

Apply service brakes to stop. Shift back into Neutral.

My truck did not pull to either side. If it did, it would indicate a problem with my brakes.

Question 16

Air Loss Check

Answer 16

Shut engine off and turn key to on.

Parking brakes stay released.

Turn off heat and air.

I am now going to check for air leaks. I am not aloud to loose more than 4 pounds of air in one minute.

My air pressure did not drop. Telling me I have no leaks.

Question 17

Buzzer

Answer 17

I am now going to check my low air warning buzzer. It should come on between 60-80 psi.

Fan brakes by pumping pedals.

My low air warning buzzer came on at _____ psi.

Question 18

Emergency Brakes

Answer 18

Now I am going to check my emergency brakes. Those should engage between 20-40 Psi.

Fan brakes by continuing to pump pedal.

Keep hands on the wheel and eyes on the knobs.

My emergency brakes both engaged at _____ Psi.

Question 19

Air Governor

Answer 19

Start Truck

Put truck into drive to test brakes. Then put truck back into neutral.

My truck did not move, telling me my brakes are holding.

I am not going to let the pressure build in my air tanks. I am checking my cut off switch. I heard it go off and it went off at _____ Psi.