Pre-trip/External Inspection Flashcards
FRONT OF VEHICLE
ID AND CLEARANCE LIGHT LENSES
clean, not missing, not broken, amber in color
FRONT OF VEHICLE
HEADLIGHTS LOW AND HIGH BEAM LENSES
clean, not missing, not broken, proper color
FRONT OF VEHICLE
LEFT AND RIGHT TURN SIGNALS AND FOUR-WAY FLASHER LENSES
clean, not missing, not broken,
amber in color
FRONT OF VEHICLE
UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE
no puddles on the ground, no fluid leaks around / under the engine and transmission
ENGINE AREA
OIL DIPSTICK LINE
securely mounted, not cracked, not Bent. I’ll check engine oil level by pulling out the oil dipstick and making sure that fluids are between the add and full marks.
This ensures engine lubrication
ENGINE AREA
COOLANT RESERVOIR
securely mounted not cracked not leaking using the sight glass I am making sure fluids are at the proper level between ADD and full marks hoses are securely clamped not bubbled cut cracked freed or leaking
ENGINE AREA
POWER STEERING RESERVOIR
securely mounted not cracked not leaking using the sight glass I am making sure fluids are at the proper level between ADD and full marks hoses are securely clamped not bubbled cut cracked frayed or leaking
ENGINE AREA
AIRLINES
I will listen for air leaks securely connected not bubbled cut cracked frayed or leaking
STEERING SYSTEMS
STEERING GEAR BOX
securely mounted not cracked or leaking no loose or missing nuts or bolts hoses securely clamped not bubbled cut cracked frayed or leaking fittings are securely connected not worn or leaking
STEERING SYSTEMS
PITMAN ARM, DRAG LINK, STEERING ARM, (AKA STEERING LINKAGE)
securely mounted not worn not cracked no missing or loose Castle nuts or cotter keys
STEERING SYSTEMS
U-JOINTS AND SOCKETS
securely connected not worn not loose properly greased
TIRE SYSTEM
INFLATION
inflation is according to the manufacturer’s specs I will check this by using an air tire gauge
TIRE SYSTEM
CONDITION
side walls and treads are not cracked cut have bumps bulges or have damage that exposes tire plies steer tires cannot be retreaded recapped or regroved all tires are the same radial size
TIRE SYSTEM
DEPTH
tread depth on steer axle is no less than 4/32 of an inch 2/32 of an inch on drive and trailer axles I will check this using a tire tread depth gauge treads are evenly worn not cut or cracked
TIRE SYSTEM
AIR VALVE STEMS
are all accessible not missing broken or damaged cap is not missing and tight
TIRE SYSTEM
RIM
securely mounted not damaged not cracked not Bent no illegal welds no rust trails which indicate looseness
TIRE SYSTEM
STUDS AND BOLT HOLES
studs are securely mounted not broken not loose not missing bolt holes are not out of round (elongated)
TIRE SYSTEM
LUG NUTS
all lug nuts are present not loose and tight no shiny threads or rust trails which indicate looseness
SUSPENSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM
SPRING MOUNTS (FRONT AND BACK)
securely mounted not cracked not broken not missing any parts no loose or missing brackets bolts or bushings
SUSPENSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM
LEAF SPRINGS
securely mounted not shifted not cracked not missing
SUSPENSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM
SHOCK ABSORBERS
securely mounted not damaged not leaking
SUSPENSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM
GENERAL APPEARANCE
the vehicle is sitting level (front to rear and side to side) a leaning vehicle may indicate a suspension problem
SUSPENSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM
BRAKE HOSES
I will listen for air leaks securely connected not bubbled cut cracked frayed or leaking fittings are securely connected not leaking
SUSPENSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM
BRAKE DRUMS AND LININGS
no grease or oil (contaminants) that can affect breaking capabilities
