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Check Safety Belt Check that the safety belt is securely mounted, adjusts, latches properly, and is not ripped or frayed. Step 4: turn off the engine and check the lights Make sure the parking brake is set, turn off the engine, and take the key with you. Turn on the headlights (low beams) and four-way emergency flashers, and get out of the vehicle. Step 5: Do a Walkaround Inspection • Go to the front of the vehicle and check that the low beams are on and both of the four-way flashers are working. • Push the dimmer switch and check that the high beams work. • Turn off the headlights and four-way emergency flashers. • Turn on the parking, clearance, side-marker, and identification lights. • Turn on the right turn signal and start the walk-around inspection. General • Walkaround and inspect the vehicle(s). • Clean all the lights, reflectors, and glass as you go along. Left Front Side • Driver’s door glass should be clean. • Door latches and/or locks should work properly. Left Front Wheel • Condition of the wheel and rim—missing, bent, or broken studs, clamps, lugs, or any signs of misalignment. • Condition of the tires—properly inflated, valve stem and cap okay, and no serious cuts, bulges, or tread wear. • Use a wrench to test rust-streaked lug nuts, indicating looseness. • Hub oil level okay and no leaks. - 26 - Left Front Suspension • Condition of the spring, spring hangers, shackles, and u-bolts. • Condition of the shock absorber. Left Front Brake • Condition of the brake drum or disc. • Condition of the hoses. Front • Condition of front axle. • Condition of steering system. • No loose, worn, bent, damaged or missing parts. • Must grab steering mechanism to test for looseness. Steering Gear Box Steering Arms Pitman Arm Steering Wheel Figure 2-1 Drag Link Steering Wheel Shaft Tie Rod Steering Ring Knuckle Spindle Condition of Windshield • Check for damage and clean if dirty. • Check the windshield wiper arms for proper spring tension. • Check the wiper blades for damage, “stiff” rubber, and securement. Lights and Reflectors • Parking, clearance, and identification lights are clean, operating, and the proper color (amber at front). • Reflectors are clean and the proper color (amber at front). • Right front turn signal light is clean, operating, and the proper color (amber or white on signals facing forward).
Right Side • Right front: check all items as done on left front. • Primary and secondary safety cab locks are engaged (if a cab-over-engine design). • Right fuel tank(s): — Securely mounted, and not damaged or leaking. — Fuel crossover line is secure. — Tank(s) contain enough fuel. — Cap(s) on and secure. Condition of Visible Parts • Rear of engine is not leaking. • Transmission is not leaking. • Exhaust system is secure, not leaking, and not touching wires, fuel, or air lines. • Frame and cross members have no bends or cracks. • Air lines and electrical wiring are secured against snagging, rubbing, and wearing. • Spare tire carrier or rack is not damaged, if so equipped. • Spare tire and/or wheel is securely mounted in rack. • Spare tire and wheel is adequate (proper size and properly inflated). Cargo Securement (Trucks) • Cargo is properly blocked, braced, tied, chained, etc. • Header board is adequate, secure (if required). • Side boards and stakes are strong enough, free of damage and properly set in place, if so equipped. • Canvas or tarp (if required) is properly secured to prevent tearing, billowing, or blocking of mirrors. • If oversize, all required signs (flags, lamps, and reflectors) are safely and properly mounted and all required permits are in the driver’s possession. • Curbside cargo compartment doors are in good condition, securely closed, latched/locked, and required security seals are in place. Right Rear • Condition of the wheels and rims—no missing, bent, or broken spacers, studs, clamps, or lugs. • Condition of tires—properly inflated, valve stems and caps okay, and no serious cuts, bulges, or tread wear, tires are not rubbing each other, and nothing is stuck between them. • Tires same type (e.g., not mixed radial and bias types). • Tires are evenly matched (same sizes). • Wheel bearing/seals are not leaking. Suspension • Condition of the spring(s), spring hangers, shackles, and u-bolts. • Axle is secure. • Powered axle(s) are not leaking lube (gear oil). • Condition of the torque rod arms and bushings. • Condition of the shock absorber(s). • If retractable axle equipped, check the condition of the lift mechanism. If air powered, check for leaks. • Condition of the air ride components. Frame 6 Leaf Steel Spring Torque Rod Side View Hydraulic Shock Absorber Bearing Plates Auxiliary Spring Axle Figure 2-2 Front Axle Main Spring Vehicle Frame Vehicle Frame Shackle - 27 -
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Page 3 and 4: cAlIFORnIA DRIVeR lIcenSe clASSeS
Page 5 and 6: SectIOn 1: IntRODuctIOn ...........
Page 7 and 8: The California Commercial Motor Veh
Page 9 and 10: hOW tO get A cDl Apply at CHP offic
Page 11 and 12: fees suBjeCt to legislative Change
Page 13 and 14: Driving test. You drive on a DMV-sp
Page 15 and 16: hazardous materials endorsement BaC
Page 17 and 18: Heavier vehicles with a GVWR more t
Page 19 and 20: length of vehiCle/loads-single vehi
Page 21 and 22: • Exceptions: — the gross weigh
Page 23 and 24: ight lane rule Vehicles listed in C
Page 25 and 26: California law states that you must
Page 27 and 28: A driver is disqualified from opera
Page 29 and 30: This section contains general knowl
Page 31: • Automatic transmission fluid le
Page 35 and 36: Get in the Vehicle • Turn off lig
Page 37 and 38: BaCking With a trailer Backing with
Page 39 and 40: Road conditions. Look for hills and
Page 41 and 42: If you must stop on the road or the
Page 43 and 44: • Bridges. When the temperature d
Page 45 and 46: smaller than yours, it can probably
Page 47 and 48: are turning into a multilane street
Page 49 and 50: DRIVIng In FOg The best advice for
Page 51 and 52: If coolant has to be added to a sys
Page 53 and 54: traffic conditions to trap you in a
Page 55 and 56: • Weaving across the road or drif
Page 57 and 58: • Avoid eye contact. • Ignore g
Page 59 and 60: Brake failure on downgrades. Slow d
Page 61 and 62: If the lamp stays on after the bulb
Page 63 and 64: FIReS Vehicle fires can cause damag
Page 65 and 66: What is Considered a drink? It is t
Page 67 and 68: • You drift between lanes, tailga
Page 69 and 70: This section is about cargo safety.
Page 71 and 72: Cargo should have two tiedowns in t
Page 73 and 74: SectIOn 4: tRAnSPORtIng PASSengeRS
Page 75 and 76: Bus interior Always check the inter
Page 77 and 78: If you are driving a 40 foot bus at
Page 79 and 80: SectIOn 5: AIR BRAkeS This section
Page 81 and 82: drum Brakes Drum brakes (foundation
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spring Brakes All trucks, truck tra
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The trailer air supply control on n
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All vehicles built since 1994 have
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Check rate of air pressure buildup.
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emergenCy stops Controlled braking.
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This section provides information n
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ear of your vehicle close to the cu
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trailer air tanks Each trailer and
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*Air Compressor Governor Cut-In Pre
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Step 3. Position tractor • Direct
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unCoupling traCtor/semitrailer The
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This section has information you wi
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Connect the converter dolly to the
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DOuBleS/tRIPleS AIR BRAke check Che
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This section has information needed
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unBaffled tanks Smooth bore (or unb
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SectIOn 9: hAzARDOuS mAteRIAlS/WASt
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• Certifies on a shipping paper t
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Identification Numbers May Be Displ
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“RQ” m eans that this is a repo
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Other clues suggesting hazardous ma
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You do not need EXPLOSIVES 1.5, OXI
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Class or Division Explosives 1.1 an
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FeDeRAl DRIVIng AnD PARkIng RuleS d
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tire CheCks The driver of a placard
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Never continue driving with hazardo
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hAzARD clASS and DIVISIOn CLASS 1
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hAzARDOuS mAteRIAlS WARnIng lABelS
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You should be thoroughly familiar w
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loading proCedures • Students sho
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• Mechanical/operational problems
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There is also a no passing zone sig
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AntIlOck BRAkIng SyStemS vehiCles r
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SectIOn 11: PRe-tRIP teSt This sect
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Coolant Temperature Gauge • Start
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suspension Springs/Air/Torque • L
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ear of vehiCle Splash Guards • If
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cOAch/tRAnSIt BuS passenger items P
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tyPIcAl tRuck OR cOmBInAtIOn VehIcl
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SectIOn 12: BASIc VehIcle cOntROl S
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SectIOn 13: DRIVIng teSt This secti
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stop/start For this maneuver, you w
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Bulk packaging—a packaging, inclu
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Infectious substances or etiologic
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