Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Questions
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- Stretcher
- Hazmat suits
- Body fluid cleanup kit
- Defibrillator
From The CDL Manual
School Bus Only —
Emergency Equipment:
In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses (if equipped), three red reflective triangles and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also inspect the following emergency equipment:
First Aid Emergency Kit
Body Fluid Cleanup Kit
- Make sure the kingpin is not bent
- These should all be part of the pre-trip inspection
- The apron should not be bent, broken, or cracked
- There should be no gap between the trailer and the fifth wheel
From The CDL Manual
Kingpin/Apron/Gap:
- Check that the kingpin is not bent.
- Make sure the visible part of the apron is not bent, cracked or broken.
- Check that the trailer is laying flat on the fifth wheel skid plate (no gap).
- Alternately flashing red lights indicator
- Radio malfunction sensor
- Front bumper sensor
- Overhead light indicator
From The CDL Manual
Lighting Indicators:
In addition to checking the lighting indicators listed in Section 10.2 of this manual, school bus drivers must also check the following lighting indicators (internal panel lights):
- Alternately flashing amber lights indicator, if equipped.
- Alternately flashing red lights indicator.
- Strobe light indicator, if equipped.
- Driver's spot light
- Alternately flashing red lights
- Strobe light
- Stop arm light
From The CDL Manual
Lights/Reflectors:
In addition to checking the lights and reflective devices listed in Section 10.2 of this manual, school bus drivers must also check the following (external) lights and reflectors:
- Strobe light, if equipped.
- Stop arm light, if equipped.
- Alternately flashing amber lights, if equipped.
- Alternately flashing red lights.
- That it is fully retracted and latched securely
- For proper operation
- For damaged, leaking, or missing parts
- For all of these things specific to school buses
From The CDL Manual
Passenger Entry/Lift:
- Check that the entry door is not damaged, operates smoothly and closes securely from the inside.
- Check that entry door glass is clean, not cracked or missing.
- Hand rails are secure and the step light is working, if equipped.
- The entry steps must be clear of debris/snow-ice and the treads cannot be loose or worn excessively.
- If equipped with a handicap lift, look for leaking, damaged or missing parts and explain how lift should be checked for correct operation. Lift must be fully retracted and latched securely.
- Entry door, hand rails, stop arm, and emergency exits
- Entry door glass, pintle hook, flashing lights
- Entry door, hand rails, lug nuts
- Emergency exits, stop arm, and kingpin
From The CDL Manual
School Bus Only -
Stop Arm:
If equipped, check the stop arm to see that it is mounted securely to the frame of the vehicle. Also, check for loose fittings and damage.
Passenger Entry/Lift:
- Check that the entry door is not damaged, operates smoothly and closes securely from the inside.
- Check that entry door glass is clean, not cracked or missing.
- Hand rails are secure and the step light is working, if equipped.
- The entry steps must be clear of debris/snow-ice and the treads cannot be loose or worn excessively.
- If equipped with a handicap lift, look for leaking, damaged or missing parts and explain how lift should be checked for correct operation. Lift must be fully retracted and latched securely.
Items such as kingpin and pintle hook do not apply to school buses
- Observing bears
- Observing students
- Reflecting light
- Seeing underneath the bus
From The CDL Manual
Student Mirrors:
In addition to checking the external mirrors, school bus drivers must also check the internal and external mirrors used for observing students:
- Check for proper adjustment.
- Checks that all internal and external mirrors and mirror brackets are not damaged and are mounted securely with no loose fittings.
- Checks that visibility is not impaired due to dirty mirrors.
- Partially lowered
- Fully lowered
- Swinging freely
- Fully raised
From The CDL Manual
Landing Gear:
Check that the landing gear is fully raised, has no missing parts, crank handle is secure and the support frame is not damaged.
If power operated, check for air or hydraulic leaks.
- Broken welds on the frame itself
- You should be looking for all of these things on the trailer frame
- Holes or damage to the floor
- Cracking of the cross members
From The CDL Manual
Frame:
Look for cracks, broken welds, holes or other damage to the frame, cross members, box and floor.
- Check for damage to the lift
- Have the inspector ride up and down on it to prove it is working
- Inspect for leaks
- Explain how to check for proper operation
From The CDL Manual
Doors/Ties/Lifts:
- If equipped, check that doors are not damaged. Check that doors open, close and latch properly from the outside.
- Check that ties, straps, chains and binders are secure.
- If equipped with a cargo lift, look for leaking, damaged or missing parts and explain how it should be checked for correct operation.
- Lift should be fully retracted and latched securely.
- Firmly attached to the floor, with cushions easily removed
- All facing forward
- Firmly attached to the floor, with cushions securely attached
- Attached to floor enough that they won't fly around
From The CDL Manual
Passenger Seating:
Look for broken seat frames and check that seat frames are firmly attached to the floor.
Check that seat cushions are attached securely to the seat frames.
- Tractor only
- Tow truck
- Combination vehicle
- Straight truck or bus
From The CDL Manual
Class A Pre-trip Inspection Test
If you are applying for a Class A CDL, you will be required to perform a pre-trip inspection in the vehicle you have brought with you for testing.
The vehicle must be a combination vehicle, representative of the unit you will be driving and must meet the class weight requirements. If the vehicle is an air brake vehicle, you must first pass the air brake knowledge test.
You also must have passed all applicable endorsement knowledge tests that pertain to the vehicle you bring in for testing. Your test will require an inspection of the areas of the vehicle as instructed by your CDL examiner.
- The air brake knowledge test, if so equipped
- The driving skills exam
- The backing-up test
- Combination hazmat/tank exam
From The CDL Manual
Class A Pre-trip Inspection Test
If you are applying for a Class A CDL, you will be required to perform a pre-trip inspection in the vehicle you have brought with you for testing.
The vehicle must be a combination vehicle, representative of the unit you will be driving and must meet the class weight requirements. If the vehicle is an air brake vehicle, you must first pass the air brake knowledge test.
You also must have passed all applicable endorsement knowledge tests that pertain to the vehicle you bring in for testing. Your test will require an inspection of the areas of the vehicle as instructed by your CDL examiner.
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