Question On Studying For CDL Permit (air Brakes)

Hi All,

I am going through the High Road Training program and doing pretty well with the testing thus far. However, I am not extremely mechanical by nature and while I can answer the questions, I am concerned about truly knowing the parts when it comes to a pre-trip inspection. Is this something the instructors will cover in CDL training school? I am much more of a hands on learner so even though I may know what the answer should be, the practical application using a diagram doesn't work so well with me. If it isn't something that is covered by the instructors, and advice on how to get hands on practical experience? Thanks in advance!

Jolie, they should help you in school get this all figured out, because if there is one thing they want to accomplish it's getting you passed. The more students they can pass the more available grant funds are available to their school for future students. Having said all that though, you might want to take a look at this "legendary" thread by Daniel B., he lays it out pretty good, of course I could have done it better, but I don't want to hurt the poor boys feelings - He's kind of sensitive about me getting the best of him at times.

Agreed with Old School. By the time you're done with the schooling you will be very good at knowing the parts of a truck and trailer.

Take a look at that legendary thread Old School linked to you. In that thread, I name the part and provide the pictures with an arrow pointing to that particular item. There's no thread on TT existence that goes into that much detail on the pretrip inspection, so I think calling it (or me) legendary is well deserved.

The photos definitely help and I appreciate the time you put into getting this information on TT! I can learn anything but words alone don't mean much if there isn't a context to put it in. You guys and gals are the best!

Agreed with Old School. By the time you're done with the schooling you will be very good at knowing the parts of a truck and trailer.

Take a look at that legendary thread Old School linked to you. In that thread, I name the part and provide the pictures with an arrow pointing to that particular item. There's no thread on TT existence that goes into that much detail on the pretrip inspection, so I think calling it (or me) legendary is well deserved.

Practice your pre-trip inspection once or twice, every single day. You're going to do it at least that often as a trucker, anyway, so get into the habit. Once you start school, get there early, use their trucks and walk yourself through, out loud, every day.

You guys and gals are the best!

Legends in our own minds...

-mountain girl

There's no thread on TT existence that goes into that much detail on the pretrip inspection, so I think calling it (or me) legendary is well deserved.

Now, "humble" on the other hand...

All seriousness aside, I too want to thank you for taking the time and effort to put together that thread. That is extremely helpful, for until I'm out there at the school able to go over it in person for myself.