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During the formal State Tested CDL Pre-Trip Inspection, ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE what?

1. Gloves


2. Pen


3. Notebook


4. Books


5. Closed Toe Shoes/Boots


All Students MUST have 5 things.


G, P, N, B, CTS/B


(GPNB+CTS/B)

EVERYTHING Should Be?

1. Properly Mounted


2. Secured


3. Good Working Order


4. Not Missing

We call this 'THE SONG.'


4 Main Focus Points


PM, S, GWO, NM


(PSGN)

METAL Fundamentals

EVERYTHING Should Be:


+


1. Not Bent


2. Not Cracked


3. Not Broken


4. Not Damaged


5. No Illegal Welding

In addition to 'THE SONG.' Practice these together.


5 Things to look for


(PSGN, [METAL] +NB, CBD, +NIW)

RUBBER Fundamentals

EVERYTHING Should Be:


+


1. Soft & Pliable


2. Not Dry Rotted


3. Not Cracked


4. Not Broken


5. Not Damaged

In addition to 'THE SONG.' Practice these together.


5 Things to look for


(PSGN, [RUBBER] +S&P, +DR, CBD)

GLASS Fundamentals

EVERYTHING Should Be:


+


1. Clean


2. Sealed


3. Not Cracked


4. Not Broken


5. Not Damaged


6. No Moisture


7. No Holes


8. No Intersection Cracks

In addition to 'The Song.'


Practice these together.


8 Things to look for


(PSGN, [GLASS], +C&S, CBD, +NM, +NH, +NIC)

Not CBD

C = Cracked


B = Broken


D = Damaged



Not Cracked, Broken or Damaged

Usually in addition to 'The Song.'

LENSES Fundamentals

EVERYTHING Should Be:


+


1. Clean


2. Sealed


3. Not Cracked


4. Not Broken


5. Not Damaged


6. No Moisture

In addition to 'The Song.'


Practice these together.


Six Things to look for


(PSGN, [LENSES], +C&S, CBD, +NM)

1st Observations of Truck


IS VEHICLE LEANING?


If so...

1. Load Shifted?


2. Suspension Problems?


3. Low Tire Pressure?

Observe your truck immediately upon arriving to it. 3 main observations...


(LS?, SP?, LTP?)

1st Observations of Truck


LOOK UNDER VEHICLE.


Are there any...?

1. Fluid leaks?


2. Hoses & Belts Hanging?

Observe your truck immediately upon arriving to it. 2 main observations...


(FL?, H&B?)

BUMPER

EVERYTHING Should Be:


+


Since it's METAL...


1. Not Bent


2. Not Cracked


3. Not Broken


4. Not Damaged


5. Not Interfering With Steering


6. Not Touching Tires


In addition to 'The Song.'


Practice these together.


6 Things to look for.


(PSGN, [METAL], +NB, CBD, NIWS, NTT)

FRONT GRILL

EVERYTHING Should Be:


+


Since it's METAL...


1. Not Cracked


2. Not Broken


3. Not Damaged


4. No Debris

In addition to 'The Song.'


(PSGN, [METAL], CBD, ND)

HEADLIGHTS

EVERYTHING Should Be:


+


Since they're GLASS...


1. Clean & Sealed


2. Not Cracked


3. Not Broken


4. Not Damaged


5. No Moisture


6. No Holes


7. No Intersection Cracks


8. LOW BEAM @ 250 ft


9. HIGH BEAM @ 350-500 ft



OR



Since they're LENSES...


1. Clean & Sealed


2. Not Cracked


3. Not Broken


4. Not Damaged


5. No Moisture


6. LOW BEAM @ 250 ft


7. HIGH BEAM @ 350-500 ft


Must KNOW & DEMONSTRATE Successful Operation.



In addition to 'The Song.'


[GLASS]


9 Things to look for.


(PSGN, [GLASS], +C&S, CBD, +NM, H, or IC)



OR



[LENSES]


7 Things to look for.


(PSGN, [LENSES], +C&S, CDB, +NM)

TURN SIGNALS

EVERYTHING Should Be:


+


Since they're GLASS...


1. Clean & Sealed


2. Not Cracked


3. Not Broken


4. Not Damaged


5. No Moisture


6. No Holes


7. No Intersection Cracks


8. RED IN REAR


9. AMBER IN FRONT


10. 4-WAY HAZARDS, TURNING SIGNALS & PARKING



OR



Since they're LENSES...


1. Clean & Sealed


2. Not Cracked


3. Not Broken


4. Not Damaged


5. No Moisture


6. RED IN REAR


7. AMBER IN FRONT


8. 4-WAY HAZARDS, TURN SIGNALS & PARKING.

Must KNOW & DEMONSTRATE


Successful Operation.



In addition to 'The Song.'


[GLASS]


10 Things to look for.


(PSGN, [GLASS], +C&S, CBD, +NM, H, or IC, RR, AF, 4WH, TS&P).



[LENSES]


(PSGN, [LENSES], +C&S, CBD, +NM, RR, AF, 4WH, TS&P)


WINDSHIELD

EVERYTHING Should Be:


+


Since it's GLASS...


1. Clean & Sealed


2. Not Cracked


3. Not Broken


4. Not Damaged


5. No Moisture


6. No Holes


7. No Intersecting Cracks


8. Current Inspection & Insurance Sticker


9. No Obstructions


10. Wipers Flushed Against Windshield.

LIGHT TOP OF TRUCK

EVERYTHING Should Be:


+


Since it's GLASS


1. Clean & Sealed


2. Not Cracked


3. Not Broken


4. Not Damaged


5. No Moisture


6. No Holes


7. No Intersection Cracks


8. AMBER


9. LIGHTS IN THE MIDDLE (3 Identification)


10. MARK VEHICLE WIDTH AT 8ft


11. OUTSIDE LIGHTS (2 Clearance Lights)


12. VEHICLE HEIGHT NOT MORE THAN 13 ft 6 in


CHECK FLUID LEVELS

EVERYTHING Should Be:


+


1. Windshield Washer Fluid


2. Power Steering


3. Radiator


4. Oil


5. Hub Oil (If Applicable)


6. Diesel Fuel


7. Battery

BELTS

EVERYTHING Should Be:


+


Since it's RUBBER...


1. Soft & Pliable


2. Not Dry Rotted


3. Not Cracked


4. Not Broken


5. Not Damaged


6. No more than 3/4" free play


7. No more than 10 cracks per 1"


STEERING WHEEL & PARTS

EVERYTHING Should Be:


+


1. No more than 10° or 2", 20" Wheel


2. A City Horn (Working Properly)


(Check Free Play While Engine Idling)


3. Steering Wheel


4. Steering Shaft


5. Universal Joint


6. Steering Gear Box


7. Pitman Arm


8. Castle Nut & Cotter Point


9. Drag Link


10. Steering Ring Knuckle


11. Spindle


12. Steering Arm


13. Tie Rod

FRONT TRACTOR SUSPENSION

EVERYTHING Should Be:


+


1. Frame


2. Brackets or Hangers


3. Eye Bolts


4. Leaf Springs-No more than 25% missing


5. C-Clamps (required 3+ Leafs)


6. Saddle Plate


7. U-Bolts & U-Bolt Nuts


8. Axle-Dead Axle


9. Steel & Rubber Bushing


10. Hydraulic Shock Absorber


11. Hangers


12. Spring Shackle (Properly Greased)

FRONT TIRES

EVERYTHING Should Be:


+


1. Radial or