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Step 4: Turn Off Engine and Check Lights

Make sure the parking brake is set, turn off the engine, and take the key with you. Turn on headlights (low beams) and four-way flashers, and get out.

• Go to front of vehicle and check that low beams are on and both of the four-way flashers are working.
• Push dimmer switch and check that high beams work.
• Turn off headlights and four-way hazard warning flashers.
• Turn on parking, clearance, side-marker and identification lights.
• Turn on right turn signal, and start walk-around inspection.

Step 5: Perform Walk-Around Inspection

General:

• Walk around and inspect.
• Clean all lights, reflectors and glass as you go along.

Left Front Side

• Driverʼs door glass should be clean.
• Door latches or locks work properly.

Left front wheel:

• Condition of wheel and rim - none missing or bent, no broken studs, clamps, lugs, or any signs of misalignment.
• Condition of tires - properly inflated, valve stem and cap OK, no serious cuts, bulges, or tread wear.
• Use wrench to test rust-streaked lug nuts, indicating looseness, or check for shiny threads indicating worn holes.
• Hub oil level OK, no leaks.

Left front suspension:

• Condition of spring, spring hangers, shackles, u-bolts.
• Shock absorber condition.

Left front brake:

• Condition of brake drum.
• Condition of hoses.

Front of Vehicle

• Condition of front axle.
• Condition of steering system.
  • No loose, worn, bent, damaged or missing parts.
  • Must grab steering mechanism to test for looseness.
• Condition of windshield.
  • Check for damage and clean if dirty.
  • Check windshield wiper arms for proper spring tension.
  • Check wiper blades for damage, “stiff” rubber and securement.

Lights and reflectors:

• Parking, clearance and identification lights are clean, operating and proper color (amber at front).
• Reflectors clean and proper color (amber at front).
• Right front turn signal light clean, operating and proper color (amber or white on signals facing forward).