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Extra equipment and documentation All Vehicle Types fire extinguisher is fully charged and label shows that it has not expired an approved warning device is present first aid kit is fully equipped all necessary documentation is in the vehicle. This could include the vehicle registration and valid insurance, Vehicle Inspection Program (VIP) inspection certificate, pre-trip inspection form, safety fitness certificate, permits, logbook, are valid and any other supporting documents. all personal protective equipment that is required before going on a work site is present tools are properly secured spare light bulbs, fuses, belts and other required parts are present. Trip air brake inspection The following information is a guide only. As in the trip inspection of the vehicle, the driver plays an important role in maintaining the air brake unit. A driver must be alert and know how the air brake system works. Any brake problems must be reported so the necessary repairs can be done. Step 1 • Chock the wheels with the vehicle on level ground. • Perform a visual inspection of the air brake components. Step 2 (Tractor protection system) Leave the engine off with the key in the ‘run’ position. Push the trailer air supply valve (red button); the park control valve (yellow button) should be pulled. Disconnect both air lines to the trailer. Trailer air supply valve should “pop” out at 40 - 60 PSI (276 - 414 kPa) or higher. Low air pressure warning should come on by 60 PSI (414 kPa). Apply and hold foot or hand valve; no air should leak from the open trailer service line. Step 3 (Park control valve) Push park control valve (yellow button). Pump the foot valve. Park control valve should “pop” out at 20 - 45 PSI (138 - 311 kPa). Reconnect both air lines to the trailer. Step 4 (Supply circuit) Start the engine and run at fast idle around 1200 RPM. Perform compressor build-up test; 50 to 90 PSI (345 to 621 kPa) within 3 minutes. Low air pressure warning light should go out by 60 PSI (414 kPa). Build air pressure to system maximum to confirm governor cut-out at 120 - 135 PSI (828 - 931 kPa). Pump service brakes to reduce air pressure until governor cuts in. Confirm cut-in is 20 - 25 PSI (138 - 172 kPa) less than cut-out pressure. CHAPTER Three Trip inspections 35
Step 5 (Air system leaks) Push both park control valves and rebuild air pressure. Turn off the engine. Apply and firmly hold a full service brake application for 2 minutes. Maximum 4 PSI (28 kPa) loss for power units, plus an additional 2 PSI (14 kPa) per trailer, after the system stabilizes. Release service brake application and reapply spring park brakes. Step 6 (Service brake response) Remove wheel chocks. Release spring park brakes. Perform a brake response test using the foot valve. Perform a brake response test using the trailer hand valve. Enroute check stop inspections Rest and check stops serve two purposes. First, they provide a break and a change of routine. You will feel less tired and more alert after a rest stop. Second, you can check your vehicle after it has been on the road for some time. You will be able to see if everything is still secure and working the way it should. Schedule rest and check stops according to National Safety Code (NSC) requirements and your company’s policy. When choosing a stop, keep the following in mind: • Make sure the vehicle is completely off the road. • You should be able to enter and exit a rest or check stop so that you do not have to back the vehicle. • Do not make a stop at the bottom of a hill or on an uphill slope. • The stop area should have an adequate acceleration lane to allow you to merge on to the highway at the appropriate speed. A vehicle inspection at a rest and check stop should include the following: • All lights are clean and in working order. • There are no air leaks. • All the wheels are secure, and tires are properly inflated and are not hot. • There are no broken or loose items on the vehicle. • The load is secure. • The dangerous goods placards are clean and secure (if applicable). • The trailer locking mechanisms are secure and in good condition. • The brakes are properly adjusted. Reporting to a vehicle inspection station One of the most common misconceptions regarding vehicle inspection stations is that only large commercial vehicles have to report. The law is that all commercial vehicles or combinations weighing over 4,500 kg are required to report to inspection stations when the highway lights are flashing. A “commercial vehicle” is defined as a vehicle operated on a highway by or on behalf of a person for the purpose of providing transportation but does not include a private passenger vehicle. 36 A Commercial Driver’s Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing
Page 1 and 2: COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S GUIDE to Oper
Page 3 and 4: Introduction Being a professional d
Page 5 and 6: This guide, along with the Driver
Page 7 and 8: 5 Operating Class 2 Vehicles 8 Tran
Page 9 and 10: Information about the Class 7 and 5
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Page 13 and 14: Class 4 Road Test • An applicant
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Page 35: Passenger side of a vehicle All Veh
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Page 43 and 44: IF WEIGHT IS DOUBLED BRAKING FORCE
Page 45 and 46: Uncoupling The basic steps for unco
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Page 63 and 64: Examples of Class 3 motor vehicles
Page 65 and 66: Mixer truck operators Mixer trucks
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Fueling a vehicle Gasoline and dies
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