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WorksheetsVehicle Inspection (Part A (Section One))
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 55mins
What do you do first?
Chock wheels and turn on lights, let examiner know the keys are in your pocket from the front of the vehicle
Check that the tag is up to date
Check engine coolant reservoir is securely mounted, not cracked, bent or broken and is not leaking
Check headlights lamps are securely mounted, not cracked, bent or broken, clean, no missing parts.
What comes after chocking wheels, turning on lights, etc?
Check turn signals are securely mounted, not cracked, bent or broken, not missing parts, clean, and amber in color.
Run around the truck three times for good luck and hope for the best.
Open hood: begin at the center of the engine passenger side.
Check overhead for low hanging limbs, wires, or anything that might restrict the movement or operation of the vehicle.
What comes after checking for movement and operation restrictions?
Check underneath vehicle for puddles of oil, water, or anything that may indicate a leak.
Check marker lights that they are not cracked, bent or broken, and not missing parts. That they are amber in color and clean
Check the hood mirrors that they are securely mounted, not cracked, bent or broken. not missing parts and they are clean.
What is step three?
Windshield is securely mounted, not cracked, and no illegal stickers that might obstruct your vision and they are clean.
Check water pump is securely mounted, not cracked, bent or broken, and has no visible leaks and is belt driven. The belt is not cracked, dry rotted or frayed and has no more than 3/4 (three quarters) inch of play
Check for movement restrictions again.
What is step four?
Do an overview of everything you already went over.
Check for small animals in the engine.
Check hood mirrors that they are securely mounted, not cracked, bent or broken, no missing parts, and are clean.
Step five
Check hoses going into the firewall that they are not cracked, bent or broken and not leaking.
Check steering gear box is properly mounted and secure, all bolts are present and secure.
Check that the tag is up to date and secure.
Step six
Check headlight lamps are securely mounted, not cracked, bent or broken, are not missing parts, and are clean.
Eat a snack
Turn off the lights
Check headlights are securely mounted, not cracked, bent or broken, are not missing parts, and are clean.
Step Seven
Check headlight lamps are securely mounted, not cracked, bent broken, not missing parts, and are clean.
Hop up in that truck and drive off cuz you can!
Pre-Trip is complete
Step eight
Check visibility from the passenger side of the vehicle.
Check turn signals are securely mounted, not cracked, bent or broken, are not missing parts, and are clean.
Begin Part B of Pre-Trip.
Step Nine
Check underneath the vehicle for any and all puddles of oil, water or anything that may indicate a leak.
Make sure the vehicle is running properly.
Check that the tag is up to date and secure.
With that section complete, what happens next?
Begin Part B
Open the hood: begin at the center of the engine
Passenger side
Driver side: Begin at the center of the engine.
