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Tractor-trailer combination pre-trip inspection —
Class 1

You should be able to complete this pre-trip inspection in less than
45 minutes.

You must demonstrate your ability to set up a slack adjuster during your
pre-trip inspection test. Refer to chapter 9, air brake adjustment for more
information on setting up slack adjusters.
If you’re applying for a heavy trailer endorsement (code 20), follow the Class 1
pre-trip inspection, deleting the air brake inspection steps.

fast fact

As part of your road test,
Class 1 pre-trip inspection,
you’ll be tested on your
ability to complete a pre-trip
inspection. If the vehicle
has air brakes with manual
slack adjusters, you’ll also
be tested on your ability to
perform a brake adjustment.
You should assume that the
vehicle hasn’t been operated
on the day of your test and
that a pre-trip inspection
hasn’t been done. During
the test, point to or touch
the things you’re inspecting,
and tell the driver examiner
what you’re looking for:
for example, “I’m checking
the front clearance lights to
make sure they work, the
lenses are clean and not
cracked, and for correct
colour.”

Before you begin:
• set the parking brakes

• shut off the engine
• block the wheels.

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