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Section 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the first thing you do on section 1 pretrip?

A

Chock the wheels and take the keys out of the ignition

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2
Q

Lights

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Clearance lights trailer and tractor, ID, turn signals

Amber in color, clean, not chipped, cracked, broken

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Headlights

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Clear in color, clean, not chipped cracked or broken

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4
Q

Underside of engine

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Coolant, oil and power steering

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5
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Exhaust

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Not bent, cracked or broken, no missing nuts bolts clamps or u bolts, no sign of of soot which would indicate a leak

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6
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Alternator

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Belt driven
Not bent cracked, or broken
No missing nuts or bolts

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7
Q

Electrical wire

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Not cut, cracked, dry rot, or frayed
Secured to the alternator

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8
Q

Belts (water pump and alternator)

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Not cut, cracked, dry rot, frayed
Belt tension no more than 3/4” of play at center belt

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9
Q

Hoses ( engine)

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Not cut, cracked, dry rot or bulging
See or hear no leaks

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10
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Water pump

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Belt driven
Not bent, cracked or broken
No missing nuts or bolts
See no leaks

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Coolant reservoir

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Not bent cracked or broken
No missing nuts or bolts
Fluid is at the proper level
See no leaks

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12
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Oil

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Check level
Level must be above refill mark

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13
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Power steering reservoir

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Not bent, cracked, or broken
No missing nuts or bolts
Fluid is at the proper level
See no leaks

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14
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Power steering hoses both

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Not cut, cracked, dry rot or bulging
See no leaks

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15
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Power steering pump

A

Gear driven
Not bent, cracked or broken
No missing nuts or bolts
See no leaks

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16
Q

Air compressor

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Gear driven
Not bent, cracked or broken
No missing nuts or bolts
Hear no leaks

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17
Q

Steering rod
Steering box
Pitman arm
Drag link
Steering knuckle

A

Not bent, cracked or broken
No missing nuts or bolts
No leaks from Steering box

18
Q

Castle nut and cotter pin

A

Intact on both ends of the drag link

19
Q

Spring mounts and u bolts front and back

A

Not bent, cracked or broken
No missing nuts or bolts

20
Q

Leaf springs

A

Not bent cracked or broken
Properly aligned
No more than 1/4 of a leaf missing

21
Q

Shock absorber

A

Not bent, cracked or broken
No missing nuts or bolts
See no leaks

22
Q

Brake hose

A

Not cut, cracked, dry rot, or bulging
Hear no leaks

23
Q

Brake chamber and locking ring

A

Not bent, cracked, or broken
No missing nuts or bolts
Hear no leaks

24
Q

Slack adjuster and push rod

A

Not bent, cracked or broken
No missing nuts or bolts
Sits at a 90 degree angle
With the breaks off I should not be able to pull more than 1 inch

25
Q

Cotter pin

A

Intact

26
Q

Brake linings

A

Not dangerously thin
See no oil or grease

27
Q

Brake drum

A

Not bent cracked or broken
No welds other than factory
See no oil or grease

28
Q

Tires

A

Proper pressure checked with pressure gauge
Not cut cracked or dry rot or bulging out of sidewalls
No uneven tread wear
Valve cap and stem are not missing broken or damaged
Tread depth no less than 4/32”

29
Q

Rim

A

Not bent cracked or broken
No welds other than factory

30
Q

Lug nuts and studs

A

No missing lug nuts or studs
See no signs or running rust which would indicate a loose lug nut

31
Q

Hub oil seal

A

Not bent cracked or broken
No missing nuts or bolts
Fluid is at the proper level
See no leaks

32
Q

Mirror brackets on door and hood

A

Not bent cracked or broken
No missing nuts or bolts

33
Q

Mirror all on door and hood

A

Clean
Not chipped cracked or broken

34
Q

Door and door handle

A

Not bent cracked or broken
Open and closes properly

35
Q

Door hinge

A

Secure
Functions

36
Q

Door seal

A

Not cut cracked dry rot or missing

37
Q

Window

A

Clean
Not chipped cracked or broken

38
Q

Fire extinguisher

A

If in cab otherwise in storage box
Fully charged and properly secured

39
Q

Fuel tank, straps and can

A

Not bent cracked or broken
No missing nuts or bolts
See no leaks

40
Q

Steps and catwalk

A

Not bent cracked or broken
No missing nuts or bolts
And clear of objects

41
Q

Storage box

A

Fully charged and properly secured fire extinguisher
Three reflective triangles
Spare fuses and or a circuit breaker

Cdl Pretrip (4 decks)

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