WA CDL Pretrip test
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- Lights and Reflectors
- Front and Rear High beams Low beams Left and Right side turn signals Hazard Lights Clearance lights Reflectors and reflective tape
- Passenger Vehicle only
- Lift (if applicable) Entry Emergency exits Seating Baggage Doors
- Engine start
- Emergency/safety equipment Heater/defroster Horn Windshield Wipers Brake pedal Clutch pedal Accelerator pedal Safety start Steering wheel Gauges
- Air Supply System
- Air Leak check Low air warning Tractor Protection Valve Air governor cutout
- Brake checks
- Hydraulic brakes (if applicable) Parking brake Service brake
- Engine compartment
- Oil Coolant Power steering fluid Air compressor Leaks on ground Belts
- Front Axle
- Tires Hub oil and axle seal Steering box Steering linkage
- Front suspension
- Springs Mounts/Hangers U-bolts Shock Absorber Air Bag (if applicable)
- Driver/Fuel area/Undercarriage
- Doors/Mirrors Battery box Fuel tank and cap Drive Shaft Exhaust system Frame
- School Bus only
- School Bus lights Emergency first aid kit Body fluid clean-up kit Emergency exit buzzer Stop paddle Crossing arm
- Service Area
- Air Lines Electric Lines Deck Plate Header board (if applicable)
- Pintle Hook Coupling System
- Pintle hook Mounting bolts Safety Latch and chains Drawbar and eye Landing gear
- Rear Axle
- Rims Axle seal Lug nuts Tires Mud Flaps
- Brakes
- Linings and drums Slack adjuster Hoses/Lines Brake chamber
- Rear/Side of vehicle
- Truck/Trailer rear door (if applicable) Trailer bed (on flatbed trailer) Torque arms (on suspension)
- Emergency/Safety Equipment
- Fire Extinguisher Securely mounted and charged 3 Reflectors securely stored Spare Fuses or mention Circuit Breakers
- Heater/Defroster
- Locate and demonstrate
- Horns
- Demonstrate that at least one of them works
- Windshield
- Clean No illegal stickers or decals No obstructions No cracks or breaks within the drivers line of sight
- Wipers
- Demonstrate that wipers and blades are: Secure Not damaged Operate smoothly
- Brake Pedal
- Freedom of movement No binding or sticking No unusual noises
- Clutch Pedal
- Freedom of movement No binding or sticking No unusual noises
- Accelerator Pedal
- Freedom of movement No binding or sticking No unusual noises
- Safety Start
- Transmission in Neutral Parking Brake on Clutch Pedal depressed
- Steering Wheel
- Demonstrate by looking at the front tire while turning wheel No more than 10 degrees of movement or 2 inches on a twenty inch wheel before tire moves
- Gauges
- Air Ammeter/Voltmeter Oil Pressure
- Air Leak Check
- Shut off engine Transmission in Neutral Release Brakes Apply foot brake and hold for 1 full minute (time it!) On single vehicle - no more than 3psi drop in pressure in 1 minute In Combination vehicle - no more than 4psi drop in 1 minute
- Low-air Warning
- Key on, engine off Pump the foot brake until the Low-Air Warning goes on and say that it should come on at 60 psi or above.
- Protection Valve or Parking Brake
- Key on, engine off Pump the brakes until the Tractor Protection Valve (combination vehicle) or Parking Brake (single vehicle) pops out and say that it should happen at 20 - 45psi.
- Air Governor Cutout
- Start the engine Say that you are expecting to hear the Air Governor Cutout at 100 - 120psi Tell the tester when you hear it
- Hydraulic Brakes (if applicable)
- Pump the brakes 3 times and hold down Tell the tester that the pedal should stay firm and not move within 5 seconds
- Trailer Hand Valve
- Engage the Trailer Hand Valve (if equipped) or set the Trailer Parking Brake (if not equipped) and demonstrate that the trailer brakes will hold the truck in place
- Parking Brake
- Apply the Parking Brake only and demonstrate that the Parking Brake will hold the truck in place
- Service Brakes
- Pull forward slowly and apply the foot brake to stop the truck
- Oil Level
- Locate the dipstick and explain that the oil level must be within a safe operating range
- Power Steering Fluid
- Locate the Power Steering Fluid reservoir and explain that the Power Steering Fluid should be indicated within a safe operating range
- Air Compressor
- Locate the Air Compressor Check for secure mounting Fluid or Air leaks Missing or Loose bolts
- Leaks
- Check under the vehicle to insure that there are no major leaks indicated by exessive oil or coolant on the ground
- Belts
- Not Cracked Not Frayed Not too worn No more than 1/2 to 3/4 inches of deflection for proper adjustment
- Tires
- Front tires: at least 4/32 tread depth on all major grooves All other tires: at least 2/32 tread depth on all major grooves Proper inflation by a gauge or tire thumper (not by kicking the tire) No cuts, bumps, abrasions to tread or sidewalls Valve stem not missing or broken Tread should be evenly worn Duals: free of debri, not touching
- Hub oil/Axle seals
- Hub oil within safe operating range Axle seals or Hub oil seal not leaking
- Steering Box
- Locate Steering Box Securely mounted No missing nuts, bolts, or cotter keys Power steering fluid leaks Cracks in the steering box
- Steering Linkage
- Not Worn Not Cracked Not Bent Joints and sockets are not: Worn or loose Missing nuts, bolts or cotter keys
- Springs
- Not missing Not shifted Not Cracked Not broken Coil springs not distorted or broken
- Mounts/Hangers
- Not cracked or broken No Missing or damaged bushings Securely mounted
- U-Bolts
- Not loose Not missing Not damaged Not cracked
- Shock Absorber
- Securely mounted Not leaking
- Air Bag
- No damage No leaks Not rubbing
- Doors/Mirrors
- Demonstrate that the doors are not damaged and open and close securely Mirrors are Securely mounted, Properly adjusted, Clean, Not damaged or loose
- Battery box
- Locate the battery box and check that it is securely mounted
- Fuel Tank/Cap
- Tanks are securely mounted Caps are tight No leaks from tanks or crossover lines
- Drive Shaft
- Not bent or broken Securely mounted Couplings are free from foreign objects
- Exhaust System
- Securely mounted No cracks, holes or signs of leaks
- Frame
- No cracks or bends in frame No loose or missing bolts No cracks or bends in crossmembers
- Air Lines
- No: Leaks Cuts Cracks Splices Tape Crimps Rubbing
- Electric Lines
- Securely connected Not pinched Not worn from rubbing No: Exposed inner wires Bare wires Broken wires Taped wires
- Deck Plate
- Securely mounted Clear of objects Solid
- Fifth Wheel
- No gap between the Fifth Wheel and the trailer Mounting bolts secure and not missing Release Arm is latched and locked in place Kingpin/Locking jaws are in the locked position as seen from under the trailer Locking pins secure and fully engaged, if air operated, no leaks Check for clearance between the truck frame and trailer landing gear
- Pintle Hook
- Pintle Hook is not cracked, broken, or overly worn Mounting bolts,nuts or brackets, are not loose or missing Safety Chains are secure and free of kinks or excessive slack Drawbar and Eye not exessively worn, cracked, bent or twisted Drawbar Landing Gear is fully raised, has no missing parts Crank handle is secure Support frame not damaged
- Rims
- No Cracks No Illegal welds No Flange damage
- Lug Nuts
- Not missing Not cracked or distorted Tight(no rust trails or shiny threads)
- Mud Flaps
- Not exessively worn or torn Securely mounted Extend at least to the center of the axle
- Brake Linings
- At least 1/4 inch of material No loose or missing parts Not cracked or broken No signs of oil or grease
- Brake Drums
- No: Cracks Grooves Dents Holes Signs of oil or grease
- Slack Adjusters
- No broken, loose or missing parts The angle between the adjuster arm and the push rod should be just over 90 degrees when brakes are released and not less than 90 degrees when the brakes are applied When pulled by hand, the brake rod should not move more than 1 inch with brakes released
- Brake Hoses/Lines
- Hoses are not: Cut Worn Frayed Rubbing Leaking
- Brake Chamber
- Must be securly mounted No cracks, dents or leaks
- Truck/Trailer Rear and Side Doors
- Not damaged Open, Close and Latch properly from the outside
- Trailer Frame
- No Cracks, Holes or other damage to the frame, cross members, box and floor
- Landing Gear
- Fully raised No missing parts Crank handle is secure Support frame has no structural damage
- Header Board/Front end structure
- Mounted securely No loose or missing bolts or mounting brackets
- Torque Arm (Radius Rod/Torgue Spring)
- No loose or missing bolts, bushings, or mounting parts
- Lift (Passenger or Cargo Lift)
- No Leaks, Damaged, or Missing parts Is fully retracted Is securely latched
- Passenger Entry
- Entry door is not damaged, and demonstrate that it operates smoothly and closes securely from the inside Handrails are secure Steps are clear Step treads are not too worn or loose Nothing is blocking the aisle-way
- Seating
- No broken seat frames Seat frames are securely fastened to the floor Seat cushions are securely fastened to the seat frames
- Baggage and Compartment Doors
- Not damaged Working properly Securely latched from the outside