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chapter 10 — vehicle and air brake pre-trip inspections

Class 3 1. Check that left-turn signal, low-beam headlights, tail lights, licence plate
pre-trip inspection lights, and clearance lights are working.
Turn off left-turn signal. Turn on high-beam headlights and right-turn signal.
2. Check that right-turn signal and high-beam headlights are working.

3. Check that brake lights are working.
Return to cab. Turn off lights. Turn off engine.

5. Mechanical circle check
Leave cab and begin circle check.

Left side of truck

driving tip ❏ Mirrors • ensure they’re securely attached

Check for air leakage with ❏ Steps and hand rails • ensure they’re secure
the engine off. This allows
you to listen for leaks.
❏ Fuel tanks • ensure tanks, fuel caps and fuel lines are
securely fastened

❏ Exhaust system • ensure it’s in good condition • no leaks
• mufflers, pipes and shields securely
fastened

❏ Battery • batteries securely fastened to battery
compartments compartment and compartments securely
fastened • no corrosion on batteries
• no battery leaks • battery cables secure

❏ Storage • ensure compartments are securely
compartments fastened • doors open and close properly
• contents are secure

❏ Body • check for body damage

❏ Frame • check frame

❏ Load security devices • load is secured • adequate load security
fast fact devices are in place and are tight

Typical emergency ❏ Suspension • check rear suspension
equipment on a commercial
vehicle includes:
❏ Tires/wheels/mud flaps • check truck drive wheels
• flags or flares
• first aid kit ❏ Cab protector • secure to frame • free of damage
• fire extinguisher. (if equipped)

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