MN CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Gen2 Flashcards

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Front of Vehicle (1): Lights & Reflectors

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  1. Lights/reflectors are (CFnBLM), Clean, Functional, not Broken, Loose. or Missing
  2. Lights/reflectors are the correct color of:
  3. 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
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Front of Vehicle (2): Mirrors

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  1. There are no mirrors in front of vehicle. Make sure that outside mirrors will be addressed somewhere on designated check list
  2. There are “Door” mirrors-covered in door/mirror section of Driver/Fuel Area
  3. There are “Interior” mirrors in the “Windshield & Mirrors” section of the Inside Vehicle section
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Engine Compartment (1): Oil Level

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  1. Indicate where dipstick is located
  2. Note that oil is checked when engine is off
  3. Check that the oil level is within safe operating range (SOR), and above refill mark
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Engine Compartment (2): Coolant Level

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  1. Indicate where reservoir is located
  2. Check site glass on coolant reservoir, must be above refill mark
  3. Check it is Securely Mounted (SM)
  4. Check it is not Bent, Broken, Damaged or Leaking (BBDoL)
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Engine Compartment (3): Power Steering Fluid Level

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  1. Indicate where power steering reservoir is located
  2. Check site glass, level must be above refill mark
  3. Check reservoir is Securely Mounted (SM)
  4. Check reservoir is not Bent, Broken, Damaged or Leaking (BBDoL)
  5. Check Serpentine Belt for snugness; cracks, frays, loose fibers, signs of wear (on pump). (SCFLS)
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Engine Compartment (4): Water Pump

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  1. Indicate where Water Pump is located
  2. Check it is Securely Mounted (SM)
  3. Check it is not Bent, Broken, Damaged or Leaking (BBDoL)
  4. Check Serpentine Belt for snugness; cracks, frays, loose fibers, signs of wear (SCFLS)
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Engine Compartment (5): Alternator

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  1. Indicate where Alternator is located
  2. Check it is Securely Mounted (SM)
  3. Wires are Securely Mounted (SM) & Fastened
  4. Check it is not Bent, Broken, or Damaged (BBD)
  5. Check Serpentine Belt for snugness; cracks, frays, loose fibers, signs of wear (SCFLS)
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Engine Compartment (6): Leaks & Hoses

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  1. Look for puddles on the ground
  2. Look for dripping fluids on underside of engine & transmission
  3. Check hoses are not Broken, Bent, Damage, or Leaking (BBDoL)
  4. Check that hoses are securely mounted
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Engine Compartment (7): Master Cylinder

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  1. Indicate where Master Cylinder is located
  2. Check and verify proper fluid level on site glass, SOR, above Minimums
  3. Check it is Securely Mounted (SM)
  4. Check it is not Broken, Bent, Damage, or Leaking (BBDoL)
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Engine Compartment (8): Automatic Transmission Fluid

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  1. Indicate where dipstick is located
  2. Check transmission fluid level is within safe operating range (SOR)
  3. STATE the engine needs to be running to properly check fluid level
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Engine Compartment (9): Battery / Box

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  1. Battery must be Securely Mounted(SM)
  2. Cell Caps present
  3. Battery connections should be tight with no signs of excessive corrosion
  4. Battery box must be securely mounted
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Steering (1): Steering box & hoses

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  1. Check that the steering box is Securely Mounted (SM) and Not Leaking
  2. Check that hoses and box are not Bent, Broken, Damaged, or Leaking (BBDoL)
  3. Check for any missing nuts, bolts, or cotter keys (NBC)
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Steering (2): Steering linkages

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  1. Check that the Arms, Links, Rods from steering box to wheel are not Worn or Cracked
  2. Check that Joints & Sockets are not Worn or Loose
  3. Check for any missing nuts, bolts, or cotter keys (NBC)
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Front Wheel (1): Tires

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  1. Check tread depth (4/32” on steering tires, 2/32” on non-steering tires)
  2. Check tire condition: Tread is evenly worn, no cuts or damage to tread or sidewalls
  3. Check that VALVE STEMS / CAPS are not Missing, Bent, Broken, Damaged, or leaking M+(BBDoL)
  4. Check Tire Inflation: Must use tire guage (60psi in front / 80psi in back)
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Front Wheel (2): Rims

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  1. Check for Bent, Broken, Damaged (BBD) rims
  2. Rims cannot have welding repairs
  3. Check for rust trails that may indicate rim is loose on wheel
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Front Wheel (3): Lug Nuts

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  1. Check that all lug nuts are present, free of cracks and distortions
  2. Check that there is no evidence of looseness, (rusty trails, shiny threads)
  3. Check that all bolt holes are not cracked or distorted
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Front Wheel (4): Hub Oil Seal

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  1. Check that hub & axle seals are not leaking

2. If wheel has a sight glass, check that oil level is adequate

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Front Suspension (1): Springs & Shocks

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  1. Check for BBD or Distorted coil springs
  2. Check suspension components such (torsion bar, sway bars, control arms, spring seats) are not Bent, Broken, Damaged (BBD) and Securely Mounted (SM)
  3. Check that the shock absorbers are Securely Mounted (SM) and there are no leaks
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Front Suspension (2): U-bolts

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  1. Check for Broken, Loose, or Missing (BLM) bolts that are used in attaching the suspension assembly to the axle (U-bolts or otherwise)
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Front Suspension (3): Spring Mounts

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  1. Spring Hangers: Check for Cracked or BBD
  2. Bushings: Check for Missing or BBD
  3. MOUNTS should be checked at each point where they are secured to the frame and axle
  4. Check for Broken, Loose, Missing (BLM) bolts or other axle mounting parts
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Front Brake (1): Brake hoses & lines

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  1. Check for cracked , worn, frayed, or leaking hoses (CWFL)

2. Check that all couplings & fittings ARE secure & not leaking

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Front Brake (2): Drum & Linings or Rotor & Disk

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  1. Check for cracks, holes, dents (CHD)
  2. Check that BOLTS are not Broken, Loose, or Missing (BLM)
  3. Check for Contaminants such as DEBRIS, OIL, or GAS
  4. Check that Disk Pads are not worn dangerously thin (> 1/4”) This can be seen through the rim on the dodge
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Driver/Fuel Area (1): Door & Mirror

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  1. DOOR: Check door is not Bent, Broke, or Damaged and open/closes properly from the outside
  2. DOOR: Hinges should be Securely Mounted with seals intact
  3. MIRRORS: Mirrors & mirror brackets are not Bent, Broken, Damaged (BBD) and Securely Mounted (SM) with no loose fittings (LF)
  4. MIRRORS: Mirrors should be clean and adjusted properly
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Driver/Fuel Area (2): Fuel tank, Cap, & leaks

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  1. Check that the tank is Securely Mounted and not Broken, Bent, Damaged (BBD)
  2. Cap is tight, this truck does not have a cap, but I would check that my flapper is sealing & functional
  3. There no leaks from tank or lines. Check ground
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Driver/Fuel Area (3): Battery/Box

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  1. Battery must be Securely mounted, Connections tight, Cell Caps present
  2. Battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion
  3. Battery box must be secure
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Driver/Fuel Area (4): Lights & Reflectors

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  1. Verify that we will be examining both front and rear lights, if that is the case. ALL LIGHTS AND REFLECTORS MUST BE CHECKED AT SOME POINT IN INSPECTION
  2. Light on top of cab is a red brake light and a white cargo light and they are both clean and functional, not Broken, Loose, or Missing (BLM)
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Under Vehicle (1): Drive Shaft

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  1. Check that the drive shaft is not Broken, Bent, Damaged, or Cracked (BBDoC)
  2. Couplings should be Securely Mounted (SM) and free of foreign objects
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Under Vehicle (2): Exhaust System

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  1. Check for Cracks, Holes, Severe Dents (CHD). Verify no Broken, Bent, Damaged (BBD)
  2. Check for leaks (Carbon Soot, Rust)
  3. Check for Securely Mounted and Connected
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Under Vehicle (3): Frame

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  1. Check for cracks, holes, damage, or broken welds (CHD_BW) to the longitudinal frame members, cross members, box, and floor
  2. Must be Secure
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Rear Axle (1): Tires | Rims | Lug Nuts | Hub Oil Seal

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  1. Same as front except for tread depth
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Rear Suspension (1): Springs & Shocks & Airbags, U-bolts, Sprints, Air mounts

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  1. Same as front
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Rear Brakes (1): Brake hoses, lines, rotor, calipers, pads

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  1. Same as front
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Rear of Vehicle (1): Doors & Lift

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  1. Check that doors & hinges are not Bent, Broken, or Damaged and that they open/close and latch from outside
  2. This is a unique door and needs to be checked accordingly (don’t forget the TAILGATE)
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Rear of Vehicle (2): Splash Guards

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  1. Check that they are not Bent, Broken, or Damaged and are securely mounted (SM)
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Rear of Vehicle (3): Lights and Reflectors

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  1. Lights/reflectors are (CFnBM) clean, functional, not BLM

3. Lights/reflectors are the correct color of:

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Inside of Vehicle: Safety Belt

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  1. Check that the safety belt is securely mounted (SM) & not BBD
  2. Latches & Adjusts properly (LA)
  3. Check that safety belt is not ripped or frayed (RF)
    REMEMBER: LARF (Like Barf, but more Lady like)
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Inside of Vehicle: Emergency Equipment

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  1. Check for spare electrical fuses
  2. Check for three red reflective triangles, or 6 fuses, or 3 liquid burning flares
  3. Check for: a properly Mounted, Charged, and Rated fire extinguiser (MCR)
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Inside of Vehicle: Safe Start

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  1. Transmission in Park
  2. Parking brake is on
  3. Start engine
  4. Verify that all indicator lights turn off, including ABS
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Inside of Vehicle: Temperature Guage

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  1. Verify temperature guage is working (Describe, currently reading…)
  2. Temperature should climb to normal operating range (NOR), or temperature light goes off
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Inside of Vehicle: Oil Pressure Guage

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  1. Make sure oil pressure guage and the temperature gauge are working (Describe, currently reading…)
  2. PRESSURE should be increasing or at (NOR), or warning light goes off
  3. TEMPERATURE should be increasing to (NOR), or warning light goes off
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Inside of Vehicle: Ammeter or Voltmeter Guage

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  1. Check that gauge shows alternator is charging or that the warning light is off
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Inside of Vehicle: Light Indicators

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  1. Test that the dash indicators work. Test each one:
    - LT / RT Signal
    - Four way emergency flashers
    - High Beam headlight
    - ABS Indicator
    - Parking light indicator
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Inside of Vehicle: Horn

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  1. Check that horn works
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Inside of Vehicle: Heater & Defroster

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  1. Test that heater, BE SURE to put hand down by heater exhaust
  2. Defroster work, BE SURE to put hand up by windshield to feel air blowing
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Inside of Vehicle: Windshield & Mirrors

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  1. Mirrors should be clean and properly adjusted to me from the inside
  2. Mirror and Mirror bracket should not be BBD with no loose parts
  3. Windshield should be clean with no illegal stickers, obstructions, or damage to the glass
  4. Windshield should not be Bent, Broken, or Damaged (BBD)
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Inside of Vehicle: Wipers & washers

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  1. Check that wiper arms and blades are Securely Mounted, not Bent, Broken, or Damaged (BBD), and operate smoothly
  2. Windshield washers must operate correctly, test
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Inside of Vehicle: Parking Brake

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  1. Place parking brake on full stop
  2. Inspect mirrors, around vehicle to make sure it is safe with clearance
  3. Drive forward (or backward) to feel if parking brake stops vehicle by itself
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Inside of Vehicle: Service Brake

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  1. Design to determine that the brakes are working correctly and the vehicle does not pull one way or the other
  2. Pull forward at 5 mph, apply brake and stop. Check for pull to either side and that vehicle completely stops
  3. REMOVE hands from steering wheel
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Inside of Vehicle: Hydraulic Brake Check

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  1. Pump brake pedal three times, hold down for five seconds

2. Brake pedal should not move/depress during those five seconds