How to pass your CDL Class A Pre-trip IN Cab Inspection

Clutch and Gearshift Check, Engine Start

Manual Transmissions:

1. Depress the clutch.
2. Place the gearshift lever in neutral.
3. Start the engine and then slowly release the clutch.

Automatic Transmissions:

1. Confirm the vehicle is in �park� and start the engine.
2. Oil Pressure Gauge
3. Confirm that the oil pressure gauge is functioning.
4. Make sure that the pressure gauge shows increasing or normal oil pressure, otherwise that the warning light goes off.
5. If equipped with an oil temperature gauge, it should begin to gradually rise to a normal operating range.

Temperature Gauge

1. Confirm that the temperature gauge is working. The temperature gauge should begin to climb to the normal operating range.

Ammeter, Voltmeter

1. The gauges should show the alternator and/or generator charging; otherwise the warning light should be set off.

Air and Vacuum Gauge

1. Check for proper operation and acceptable readings on the air and vacuum gauges.

Speedometer

1. The speedometer should not be obscured or obviously broken.

Mirrors and Windshield

1.Mirrors should be clean and adjusted properly from the inside.
2. Windshield should be clean with no illegal stickers, obstructions, or damage to the glass.

Emergency Equipment The vehicle should have at least:

1. Three red reflective triangles.
2. One properly charged and rated fire extinguisher.
3. Spare electrical fuses.

Steering Play - Power steering equipped vehicles:

1.With the engine running, play should not exceed 10 degrees (or about two inches on a 20-inch wheel) before the front left wheel barely moves when you turn the steering wheel back and forth.
Non-power steering vehicles: Play should not exceed 10 degrees (or about two inches on a 20-inch wheel) when you turn the steering wheel back and forth.

Wipers and Washers

1. Check that the wiper arms and blades are not damaged and operate smoothly.
2. Windshield washers must operate correctly if the vehicle is equipped.

Lighting Indicators Test that dash indicators work when the corresponding lights are turned on:

1. Left turn signal
2. Right turn signal
3. 4-way emergency flashers
4. High beam headlight

Horn

1. Check that air horn and/or electric horn are operational.

Heater and Defroster

1. Test that the heater and defroster works.

Safety Belt

1. Check that the safety belt is securely mounted, adjusts, and latches properly.

Lights and Reflectors Check that all external lights and reflective equipment are clean and functional, including:

1. Clearance lights (red on rear, amber elsewhere)
2. Headlights (high and low beams)
3. Taillights
4. Turn signals
5. 4-way flashers
6. Brake lights
7. Red reflectors (on rear) and amber reflectors (elsewhere)

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