CDL Class B Pre Trip Inspection Latest Exam Questions and Answers | A+ Guarante
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF): Leaks/Hoses ✔️- Look for puddles on the ground
- look for dripping fluids on underside of engine and transmission,
- Inspect hoses for condition and leaks
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF):
Oil level ✔️- Indicate where dipstick's located,
- see that oil level is within safe operating range. - Level must be above fill mark
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF):
Coolant Level ✔️- Inspect reservoir sight glass, or (if engine is not hot), remove radiator cap and check for visible coolant level.
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF):
Power Steering Fluid ✔️- Indicate where power steering fluid dipstick is located.
- Check for adequate power steering fluid level.***
- Level must be above fill mark.
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF):
Engine compartment Belts ✔️Check the following belts for snugness ( up to 3/4 inch play at center of belt), Cracks, or frays,
- power steering belt
- water pump belt.
-alternator belt
-Air Compressor belt
Note if any of the components listed above are not belt driven you must tell examiner which ones are NOT***
Engine Compartment ( Engine OFF):
power steering, water pump, Alternator, Air Compressor condition check ✔️Make sure they are:
- Operating properly
- Not damaged or leaking.
- Mounted Securely
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Safe Start ✔️- Depress Clutch,
- Place gearshift lever in neutral (or park, for automatic),
- Start engine, then release clutch slowly
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Oil Pressure Gauge ✔️- Make Sure Oil Pressure Gauge is working***
- Check that pressure gauge shows increasing or normal oil pressure or that the warning light goes off.***
, - If equipped, oil temperature gauge should begin a gradual rise to the normal operating range***
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Temperature Guage ✔️- Maker sure the temperature gauge is working
- Temperature should begin to clim to the normal operating range or temperature light should be off.
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Air Guage ✔️- Make sure the air gauge is working properly***
- Build air pressure to governor cut -out, roughly 120-140 psi. ***
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Ammeter/Voltmeter ✔️- Check that gauges show alternator and/or generator is charging or the warning light is off
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Mirrors and Windshield ✔️- Mirrors should be clean and adjusted properly form the inside
- Windshield should be clean with no illegal stickers, no obstructions or damage to the glass
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Emergency Equipment ✔️- Check for spare electrical fuses
-check for three red reflective triangles, six fuses or three liquid burning flares
- check for a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Steering Play ✔️- Non-power steering: Check for excessive play by turning steering wheel back and forth. Play should not exceed 10 degrees ( or
about tow inches on a 20 - inch wheel).
- Power Steering: With the engine running, check for excessive play by turning the steering wheel back and forth. Play should not exceed 10
degrees ( or about two inches on a 20-inch wheel) before front left wheel barely moves
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Wipers/Washers ✔️- Check that wiper arms and blades are secure, not damaged, and operate smoothly.
- if equippe, windshield washers must operate correctly.
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Lights/Reflectors/Reflector Tape Condition (sides & Rear) Part 1 of 2 ✔️Test that dash indicators work when corresponding lights are turned on:
- left and right turn signal.
-Four-way flashers
- High beam headlights
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) indicator
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Lights/Reflectors/Reflector Tape Condition (sides & Rear) Part 2 of 2
Note: Checks of brake, turn signal and four-way flasher functions must be done seperately ✔️Check that all external lights and reflective
equipment are clean, functional, and not damaged or broken.
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF): Leaks/Hoses ✔️- Look for puddles on the ground
- look for dripping fluids on underside of engine and transmission,
- Inspect hoses for condition and leaks
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF):
Oil level ✔️- Indicate where dipstick's located,
- see that oil level is within safe operating range. - Level must be above fill mark
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF):
Coolant Level ✔️- Inspect reservoir sight glass, or (if engine is not hot), remove radiator cap and check for visible coolant level.
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF):
Power Steering Fluid ✔️- Indicate where power steering fluid dipstick is located.
- Check for adequate power steering fluid level.***
- Level must be above fill mark.
Engine Compartment (Engine OFF):
Engine compartment Belts ✔️Check the following belts for snugness ( up to 3/4 inch play at center of belt), Cracks, or frays,
- power steering belt
- water pump belt.
-alternator belt
-Air Compressor belt
Note if any of the components listed above are not belt driven you must tell examiner which ones are NOT***
Engine Compartment ( Engine OFF):
power steering, water pump, Alternator, Air Compressor condition check ✔️Make sure they are:
- Operating properly
- Not damaged or leaking.
- Mounted Securely
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Safe Start ✔️- Depress Clutch,
- Place gearshift lever in neutral (or park, for automatic),
- Start engine, then release clutch slowly
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Oil Pressure Gauge ✔️- Make Sure Oil Pressure Gauge is working***
- Check that pressure gauge shows increasing or normal oil pressure or that the warning light goes off.***
, - If equipped, oil temperature gauge should begin a gradual rise to the normal operating range***
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Temperature Guage ✔️- Maker sure the temperature gauge is working
- Temperature should begin to clim to the normal operating range or temperature light should be off.
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Air Guage ✔️- Make sure the air gauge is working properly***
- Build air pressure to governor cut -out, roughly 120-140 psi. ***
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Ammeter/Voltmeter ✔️- Check that gauges show alternator and/or generator is charging or the warning light is off
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Mirrors and Windshield ✔️- Mirrors should be clean and adjusted properly form the inside
- Windshield should be clean with no illegal stickers, no obstructions or damage to the glass
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Emergency Equipment ✔️- Check for spare electrical fuses
-check for three red reflective triangles, six fuses or three liquid burning flares
- check for a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Steering Play ✔️- Non-power steering: Check for excessive play by turning steering wheel back and forth. Play should not exceed 10 degrees ( or
about tow inches on a 20 - inch wheel).
- Power Steering: With the engine running, check for excessive play by turning the steering wheel back and forth. Play should not exceed 10
degrees ( or about two inches on a 20-inch wheel) before front left wheel barely moves
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Wipers/Washers ✔️- Check that wiper arms and blades are secure, not damaged, and operate smoothly.
- if equippe, windshield washers must operate correctly.
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Lights/Reflectors/Reflector Tape Condition (sides & Rear) Part 1 of 2 ✔️Test that dash indicators work when corresponding lights are turned on:
- left and right turn signal.
-Four-way flashers
- High beam headlights
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) indicator
Cab Check/Engine Start:
Lights/Reflectors/Reflector Tape Condition (sides & Rear) Part 2 of 2
Note: Checks of brake, turn signal and four-way flasher functions must be done seperately ✔️Check that all external lights and reflective
equipment are clean, functional, and not damaged or broken.
