AISD CDL Pre-Trip

During the pre-trip inspection, you must show that:

• The vehicle is safe to drive.
• The vehicle is newer than 4 years old.
• You are competent and have no alcohol in your system.

When checking the oil pressure gauge you should make sure that:

• The gauge shows decreasing oil pressure.
• Shows increasing or normal oil pressure or that the warning light goes off.
• Shows that there is enough gas for your trip.

The temperature gauge is unimportant at a pre-trip inspection.

• True
• False

During a pre-trip inspection the mirrors and windshield should be checked for:

• Proper steering.
• Colorful observation.
• Cleanliness, obstructions, and damage.

Some emergency equipment that should always be carried is:

• A nine-item first aid kit.
• Spare electrical fuses, three reflective triangles, a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher.
• Spare electrical fuses, a walkies-talkie, and a fire extinguisher.

To check for steering play in a non-power steering vehicle you should turn the steering wheel back and forth. Play should not exceed:

• 30 degrees.
• 10 degrees.
• 5 degrees.

Check that wiper arms and blades are secure, damaged, andoperate occasionally.

• True
• False

During a pre-trip inspection you would show the examiner that you can check the lighting indicators for:

• The left and right turn signal.
• The four-way emergency flashers.
• The high beam headlights.
• All these will need checked.

The horn and heater/defroster should be checked during a pre-trip inspection.

• True
• False

To check the parking brake you should:

• Apply the parking brake and make sure that it will hold the vehicle by shifting into a lower gear and gently pulling against the brake.
• Apply the parking brake and pressing the foot brake to make sure that they will work together.
• You need not show that the parking brake works.