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Pre trip inspection

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Secure, not cracked, and clean. High and low beams, white in color.

a)

Headlights

b)

Turn signals/4 way flashers

c)

Clearance lights/ID lights/reflectors

d)

Mirror

2.

Secure, not cracked, clean and amber in color.

a)

Turn signals/4 way flashers

b)

Clearance lights/ID lights

c)

Reflectors

d)

Headlights

3.

Secure, not cracked, clean, all present and not broken.

a)

Clearance lights/ID lights/reflectors

b)

Headlights

c)

4 way flashers

d)

Turn signals

4.

Oil level is above the refill mark, in a safe operating range. Cap is on tight. No visual leaks. (EXPLAIN HOW TO PROPERLY CHECK OIL LEVEL)

a)

Oil level

b)

Power steering fluid

c)

Coolant

d)

Water belt

5.

Securely mounted, not cracked, bent or broken. Wires are securely fastened, not burnt, frayed, taped or corroded. Belt is secure, not cracked, frayed, or has signs of wear and no more than 3/4'' play.

a)

Alternator belt

b)

Alternator gear

c)

Alternator belt/gear

d)

Water pump belt/gear

6.

Securely mounted, not cracked, broken, or leaking. Belt is secure, not cracked, frayed, or has signs of wear and no more than 3/4'' play.

a)

Water pump belt

b)

Water pump gear

c)

Water pump belt/gear

d)

Alternator belt

7.

Securely mounted, not cracked, broken, or leaking. Cap is on tight. Coolant is above the refill mark, in a safe operating range.

a)

Coolant level

b)

Oil level

c)

Antifreeze level

d)

Def level

8.

Securely mounted, not cracked, broken, or leaking. Cap is on tight.

a)

Washer fluid

b)

Antifreeze fluid

c)

Coolant fluid

d)

Power steering fluid

9.

Securely mounted, not cracked, broken, or leaking. Fluid is above the refill mark, in a safe operating range.

a)

Power steering fluid/gear

b)

Power steering fluid/belt/gear

c)

Power steering fluid/belt

d)

Coolant level

10.

Securely mounted, not cracked, or broken, and no audible leaks

a)

Air compressor belt/gear

b)

Air compressor gear

c)

Air compressor belt

d)

Power steering gear

11.

There are no visual or audible leaks from any hoses. All the wires and hoses are not worn, torn, frayed, or cut. No puddles or dripping fluids on the ground under the engine transmission

a)

Overall view of both sides

b)

Left of truck

c)

Right of truck

d)

Middle of truck

12.

Securely mounted, not cracked, broken or leaking. No loose or missing nuts and bolts. Hoses are not cut, torn, leaking and properly secured on both ends.

a)

Steering gear box/hoses

b)

Steering linkage

c)

Steering column

d)

Air compressor

13.

Steering column is securely mounted, not cracked, bent or broken and no more than 2 in. of play. U-joints are securely mounted, not broken and properly greased. Pittman arm, drag link, tie rod ends and steering arms are not worn or cracked. Securely mounted with the castle nuts and cotter pins. No loose or missing nuts and bolts. All joints and sockets are not worn or loose.

a)

Steering linkage

b)

Steering gear box

c)

Steering hose

d)

Torque arm

14.

Securely mounted. All brackets, bolts, and bushings are in place. Nothing is cracked, bent or broken. Spring hangers are not cracked or broken and securely mounted.

a)

Springs/air mounts

b)

Springs

c)

Air mounts

d)

U-bolts

15.

Leaf springs are securely mounted, none are missing, shifted, cracked or broken. Shock absorbers are securely mounted and no visual leaks.

a)

Springs/airbags/shocks

b)

springs/shocks

c)

springs/airbags

d)

springs/air mounts

16.

Secured to axle, not cracked or broken with the nuts present and not loose or missing.

a)

U-bolts

b)

U-joints

c)

Lug nuts

d)

C-bolt

17.

Securely mounted, not cracked, worn or frayed. All couplings and fittings are secure and not leaking.

a)

Brake hoses/lines

b)

Brake hoses

c)

Brake lines

d)

Brake chamber

18.

Securely mounted, not cracked or dented, and not leaking. No loose or missing clamps.

a)

Brake chamber

b)

Brake drum

c)

U bolts

d)

Push rod

19.

Securely mounted. Not bent, broken, loose, or missing parts. No more than 1 in. of play in slack adjuster with the wheels chocked and brakes released.

a)

Push rod/slack adjuster

b)

Push rod

c)

Slack adjustor

d)

Brake chamber

20.

Securely mounted. Drums have no cracks more than 1/2 the surface area, no dents or holes. No loose or missing bolts. Brake linings and pads are no less 1/4 in thickness. Free of oil, grease, and debris.

a)

Brake drum/linings

b)

Brake drum

c)

Brake linings

d)

Pushrod

21.

Same size, same type. Cannot be recapped or re-grooved. Tread depth should be no less than 4/32. Should not have any bumps, bulges, abrasions, or cuts anywhere on the tire. Top of the tire should be evenly worn. Valve stem is secure, straight, not cracked, bent, broken or leaking. All valve caps are present and tight. Tire pressure should be between 100-110 PSI. I'll check it with a tire gauge.

a)

Steer tires

b)

Trailer tires

c)

Rims

d)

Super singles

22.

Secure, not cracked, bent or broken, is round and no man made welds.

a)

Rims

b)

Lug nuts

c)

Brake chamber

d)

U-bolts

23.

Secure, none missing, and are tight. On alumminum rims I'll check for white powder, on steel rims I'll look for rust or shiny metal, which would indicate a loose lug nut.

a)

Lug nuts

b)

U-joint

c)

Rims

d)

Landing gear

24.

Secure, not cracked, broken or leaking, All bolts are present and tight. If there is a sight glass I'll make sure the oil is at it's proper level. Otherwise, I'll open the cap and make sure it is at the proper level.

a)

Hub oil seal

b)

Coolant

c)

Washer fluid

d)

Oil level