Cdl - Memorize All!

Front 1

What do I need to remember about the pre-inspection that I made a mistake on?

Back 1

Go slow. Do each item individually, don't group them up. Talk loud and be explain each thing I am looking at in as much detail as possible.

Front 2

Do I need to go over each section?

Back 2

Yes. I need to do each section. Just because I talked about reflectors on the back of the vehicle doesn't mean I don't mention them on the front of the vehicle.

Front 3

What about the break test do I need to remember?

Back 3

Don't fan the breaks. Wait 5 to 10 seconds between presses. Do a big press in the beginning!

Front 4

At the "Front of the Vehicle" what do I need to look at?

Back 4

Lights/Reflectors (L-R-4-HL-HB-C)

Front 5

At the "Engine Compartment" what do I need to look at?

Back 5

Oil Level
Coolant Level
Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Belt / Gear Driven
Water Pump Belt / Gear Driven
Alternator Belt / Gear Driven
Air Compressor Gear Driven
Leaks & Hoses

Front 6

At the "Steering" what do I need to look at?

Back 6

Steering Box
Steering Hoses
Steering linkage

Front 7

At the "Front Axle, Front Wheel" what do I need to look at?

Back 7

Tires (I-C-D)
Rims
Wheels
Lug Luts
Hub Seals

Front 8

At the "Front Axle, Front Suspension" what do I need to look at?

Back 8

Springs
Shocks
U-Bolts
Spring Mounts

Front 9

At the "Front Axle, Front Brake" what do I need to look at?

Back 9

Brake Hoses
Brake Lines
Brake Chamber
Slack Adjustor / Push - Rods
Drum / Linings / Rotor / Pads

Front 10

At the "Fuel Area / Under / Side, the Driver Fuel Area" what do I need to look at?

Back 10

Door
Mirror
Fuel Tank / Caps and Leaks
Catwalk Steps - Don't have Any
Lights and Reflectors (L-R-4-C)

Front 11

At the "Fuel Area / Under / Side, the Under Vehicle" what do I need to look at?

Back 11

Drive Shaft
Exhaust System
Frame

Front 12

At the "Rear Axles, The Rear Wheels" what do I need to look at?

Back 12

Tires (I-C-D)
Rims
Wheels
Lug Nuts
Axle Seals
Spacers / Budd Spacing

Front 13

At the "Rear Axles, The Suspension" what do I need to look at?

Back 13

Springs / Airbags / Shocks
U-Bolts
Springs / Air Mounts / Torque Arm

Front 14

At the "Rear Axles, Rear Brakes" what do I need to look at?

Back 14

Brake Hoses
Brake Lines
Brake Chamber
Slack Adjustor and Push Rods
Drum / Linings / Rotor / Pads

Front 15

At the "Rear of the Vehicle" what do I need to look at?

Back 15

Doors / Ties / Lifts
Splash Guards
Lights / Reflectors (L - R - 4 - TL - BL - C)

Front 16

At the "Trailer, Front of Trailer" what do I need to look at?

Back 16

Header Board / Bulkhead
Lights and Reflectors (C)

Front 17

At the "Trailer, Side of Trailer" what do I need to look at? (Ours is up front)

Back 17

Landing Gear
Frame
Ties
Lights Reflectors (L-R-4-C)

Front 18

At the "Trailer Axles, Wheels" what do I need to look at?

Back 18

Tires (I-C-D)
Rims
Wheels
Lug Nuts
Axle
Hub Oil Seals
Spacers / Budd Spacing (If Has)

Front 19

At the "Trailer Axles, Suspension" what do I need to look at?

Back 19

Springs
Shocks
Doesn't Have Airbags
U-Bolts
Springs / Air Mounts (NO) / Torgue Arm?

Front 20

At the "Trailer Axles, Brakes" What do I need to look at?

Back 20

Brake Hoses / Lines
Brake Chamber
Slack Adjustor / Push Rods (Electric Brakes)
Drums / Linings / Rotors / Pads

Front 21

At the "Rear of Trailer" what do I need to look at?

Back 21

Doors, Ties, Lifts
Splash Guards
Lights and Reflectors (L-R-4-TL-BL-C)

Front 22

At the "Truck Coupling System" what do I need to mention?

Back 22

Electric Connector
Mounting Bolts
Pintle Hook
Hitch Release Lever
Safety Devices

Front 23

At the "Trailer Coupling System" what do I need to mention?

Back 23

Air / Electric Connections and Lines
Tongue Storage Area
Tongue / Drawbar
Mounting Bolts
Safety Devices
? Sliding Pintle ?

Front 24

At the "All Vehicle Section" what do I need to mention?

Back 24

Safety Belts
Emergency Equipment (F-E-T)
Safe Start
Temperature Guage
Oil Pressure Guage
Voltmeter Gauge
Air Gauge
Lighting Indicators (L-R-4-H)
Horn(s)
Heater / Defroster
Windshield
Mirrors
Wipers and Washers

Front 25

At the "All Vehicle Section - Air Brake Tests" what do I need to perform?

Back 25

Parking Brake Test
Service Brake / ABS Lights
Air Brake Check (C-O-L-A-S)
Hydraulic Brake Check