MN CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Gen2 Flashcards
Question
Answer
Front of Vehicle (1): Lights & Reflectors
- Lights/reflectors are (CFnBLM), Clean, Functional, not Broken, Loose. or Missing
- Lights/reflectors are the correct color of:
- All lights need to be checked: Brake, Turn Signal, and Four way flasher functions are completed separately
- Clearance lights / parking lights: Red in back, Amber everywhere else
- Headlights: low/high beams
- Tail lights
- Backing lights
- Turn signals
- Four-way flashers
- Brake lights (ask for assistence)
- Reflectors (red on rear, amber everywhere else)
- Reflector tape condition
Front of Vehicle (2): Mirrors
- There are no mirrors in front of vehicle. Make sure that outside mirrors will be addressed somewhere on designated check list
- There are “Door” mirrors-covered in door/mirror section of Driver/Fuel Area
- There are “Interior” mirrors in the “Windshield & Mirrors” section of the Inside Vehicle section
Engine Compartment (1): Oil Level
- Indicate where dipstick is located
- Note that oil is checked when engine is off
- Check that the oil level is within safe operating range (SOR), and above refill mark
Engine Compartment (2): Coolant Level
- Indicate where reservoir is located
- Check site glass on coolant reservoir, must be above refill mark
- Check it is Securely Mounted (SM)
- Check it is not Bent, Broken, Damaged or Leaking (BBDoL)
Engine Compartment (3): Power Steering Fluid Level
- Indicate where power steering reservoir is located
- Check site glass, level must be above refill mark
- Check reservoir is Securely Mounted (SM)
- Check reservoir is not Bent, Broken, Damaged or Leaking (BBDoL)
- Check Serpentine Belt for snugness; cracks, frays, loose fibers, signs of wear (on pump). (SCFLS)
Engine Compartment (4): Water Pump
- Indicate where Water Pump is located
- Check it is Securely Mounted (SM)
- Check it is not Bent, Broken, Damaged or Leaking (BBDoL)
- Check Serpentine Belt for snugness; cracks, frays, loose fibers, signs of wear (SCFLS)
Engine Compartment (5): Alternator
- Indicate where Alternator is located
- Check it is Securely Mounted (SM)
- Wires are Securely Mounted (SM) & Fastened
- Check it is not Bent, Broken, or Damaged (BBD)
- Check Serpentine Belt for snugness; cracks, frays, loose fibers, signs of wear (SCFLS)
Engine Compartment (6): Leaks & Hoses
- Look for puddles on the ground
- Look for dripping fluids on underside of engine & transmission
- Check hoses are not Broken, Bent, Damage, or Leaking (BBDoL)
- Check that hoses are securely mounted
Engine Compartment (7): Master Cylinder
- Indicate where Master Cylinder is located
- Check and verify proper fluid level on site glass, SOR, above Minimums
- Check it is Securely Mounted (SM)
- Check it is not Broken, Bent, Damage, or Leaking (BBDoL)
Engine Compartment (8): Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Indicate where dipstick is located
- Check transmission fluid level is within safe operating range (SOR)
- STATE the engine needs to be running to properly check fluid level
Engine Compartment (9): Battery / Box
- Battery must be Securely Mounted(SM)
- Cell Caps present
- Battery connections should be tight with no signs of excessive corrosion
- Battery box must be securely mounted
Steering (1): Steering box & hoses
- Check that the steering box is Securely Mounted (SM) and Not Leaking
- Check that hoses and box are not Bent, Broken, Damaged, or Leaking (BBDoL)
- Check for any missing nuts, bolts, or cotter keys (NBC)
Steering (2): Steering linkages
- Check that the Arms, Links, Rods from steering box to wheel are not Worn or Cracked
- Check that Joints & Sockets are not Worn or Loose
- Check for any missing nuts, bolts, or cotter keys (NBC)
Front Wheel (1): Tires
- Check tread depth (4/32” on steering tires, 2/32” on non-steering tires)
- Check tire condition: Tread is evenly worn, no cuts or damage to tread or sidewalls
- Check that VALVE STEMS / CAPS are not Missing, Bent, Broken, Damaged, or leaking M+(BBDoL)
- Check Tire Inflation: Must use tire guage (60psi in front / 80psi in back)
Front Wheel (2): Rims
- Check for Bent, Broken, Damaged (BBD) rims
- Rims cannot have welding repairs
- Check for rust trails that may indicate rim is loose on wheel
Front Wheel (3): Lug Nuts
- Check that all lug nuts are present, free of cracks and distortions
- Check that there is no evidence of looseness, (rusty trails, shiny threads)
- Check that all bolt holes are not cracked or distorted
Front Wheel (4): Hub Oil Seal
- Check that hub & axle seals are not leaking
2. If wheel has a sight glass, check that oil level is adequate
Front Suspension (1): Springs & Shocks
- Check for BBD or Distorted coil springs
- Check suspension components such (torsion bar, sway bars, control arms, spring seats) are not Bent, Broken, Damaged (BBD) and Securely Mounted (SM)
- Check that the shock absorbers are Securely Mounted (SM) and there are no leaks
Front Suspension (2): U-bolts
- Check for Broken, Loose, or Missing (BLM) bolts that are used in attaching the suspension assembly to the axle (U-bolts or otherwise)