Commercial driver's guide to operation, safety and licensing
Commercial driver's guide to operation, safety and licensing
Commercial driver's guide to operation, safety and licensing
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steering mechanism has no bent,<br />
broken or missing parts, power steering<br />
pump <strong>and</strong> hose for leaks <strong>and</strong> adequate<br />
fluid level, steering mechanism has no<br />
wear or excessive play<br />
all hose connections are secure,<br />
have no leaks, kinks, cuts, abrasions<br />
or cracks<br />
shock absorbers are not loose or<br />
leaking (if visible on the vehicle)<br />
suspension has no cracked, missing or<br />
broken leaf springs, or U-bolts that are<br />
loose, broken or missing (if visible on<br />
the vehicle)<br />
Vehicles with Air Brakes<br />
air compressor is securely mounted,<br />
condition of lines, fittings, hoses<br />
<strong>and</strong> couplers<br />
brake chambers for condition<br />
<strong>and</strong> security<br />
slack adjuster angle, push rod travel,<br />
mechanical condition <strong>and</strong> wear<br />
air lines have no leaks, kinks, cuts,<br />
abrasions or cracks<br />
Note: During the pre-trip inspection,<br />
return <strong>to</strong> the driver’s compartment as<br />
required <strong>to</strong> turn the lights on <strong>and</strong> off <strong>to</strong><br />
check that they are working properly.<br />
Front of vehicle<br />
All Vehicle types<br />
no traces of leaking fluids on the<br />
ground under the vehicle<br />
high <strong>and</strong> low beam headlights work,<br />
lenses are clean <strong>and</strong> not cracked<br />
hazard warning lights work, lenses are<br />
clean <strong>and</strong> not cracked<br />
right <strong>and</strong> left turn signals work, lenses<br />
are clean <strong>and</strong> not cracked<br />
clearance <strong>and</strong> marker lights work,<br />
lenses are clean <strong>and</strong> not cracked,<br />
<strong>and</strong> reflec<strong>to</strong>rs are clean<br />
windshield is clean <strong>and</strong> free of<br />
major cracks<br />
Truck-trac<strong>to</strong>r<br />
licence plate is valid, clean <strong>and</strong> secure<br />
Bus<br />
alternating amber <strong>and</strong> red flashing lights<br />
work, lenses are clean <strong>and</strong> not cracked<br />
(school bus only)<br />
pedestrian-student <strong>safety</strong> crossing arm<br />
is secure, not damaged <strong>and</strong> works<br />
(school bus only)<br />
clearance <strong>and</strong> marker lights work,<br />
lenses are clean <strong>and</strong> not cracked,<br />
reflec<strong>to</strong>rs are clean<br />
crossover mirror is secure, clean <strong>and</strong><br />
not cracked (school bus only)<br />
Ambulance<br />
emergency lights work, lenses are clean<br />
<strong>and</strong> not cracked<br />
Driver’s side<br />
of the vehicle<br />
All Vehicle Types<br />
steering axle tire has adequate tread<br />
depth (not less than 3.2 mm), proper<br />
inflation, no bulges, sidewall separation,<br />
cuts or uneven wear<br />
steering axle rim has no cracks, missing<br />
pieces, bends or rust streaks, wheel<br />
fasteners are secure <strong>and</strong> not missing,<br />
broken or loose<br />
30 A <strong>Commercial</strong> Driver’s Guide <strong>to</strong> Operation, Safety <strong>and</strong> Licensing
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