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What does the pre-trip inspection exam include?
You will be expected to be able to perform a complete pre-trip inspection on your vehicle, including both in-cab & external features, as well as the engine compartment.
Fluids, belts, brakes, air brakes, and lights are some of the main components to the test.
The pre-trip inspection will ensure that the vehicle that you are operating is safe and road-worthy to drive.
The In-cab pre-trip inspection:
This section will demonstrate that you know how to check that all in-cab functions are operational, including lights, gauges, etc., and ESPECIALLY the air brakes.
Pre-Trip Inspection - My Way! A must see!: In-Cab Pre-trip Inspection
This Pre-Trip is done on my truck and trailer. I physically took the pictures and edited them to my liking. It is a complete Pre-Trip Inspection and features everything you'll need to know.
Video - PreTrip Inspection - Interior Cab
Video - Srtda in cab pre trip and brake test
The External pre-trip inspection:
You will be expected to check lights, tires, rims, fluids, belts, etc. Generally, all the components on the outside of the truck & trailer, including the engine compartment.
Forum - Daniel B.: Pre-Trip Inspection - My Way! A must see!
As stated, these are solely based off of how I like to do the Pre-Trip. I give my personal opinions as well as some helpful tips. Your Instructors advice may vary. In the end, just do it the way your Instructor wants you to do it.
Pre-Trip Inspection Video By Apex CDL Institute
This is a complete Pre-Trip inspection video by Apex CDL Institute
Pre-trip checklist, practice exams, and memory aids:
Pretrip Inspection Study Guide
The purpose of the Pretrip Inspection is to be able to do a thorough safety inspection on a commercial vehicle before heading out onto the highway.
Pre-Trip Inspection Free CDL Practice Tests
Our free Pre-Trip Inspection cdl practice questions are designed to help test your knowledge of the CDL Manual and sharpen your skills for taking the CDL permit and endorsement exams.
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