Lesson 1Exterior walk-around inspection: sequential checks (body damage, lights, windshield, mirrors, doors, cargo securement) an how to perform visual/manual checksExplains how to conduct a methodical exterior walk-around, identifying damage, defects, an insecure cargo. Covers visual an manual techniques, sequencing of checks, an documentation standards to ensure consistent, safe inspections.
Safe walk-around path an positioningBody panels, frame an visible damageWindshield, wipers an glass conditionLighting, lenses an reflectors checkMirrors, doors an latches operationCargo securement an enclosure checksLesson 2Cab an interior inspection: seat belts, gauges, warning lights, HVAC, mirrors, horn, driver controls an how to test demExplains how to inspect de cab fi safety-critical items an driver controls. Includes seat belts, seats, mirrors, gauges, warning lights, HVAC, horn, wipers, an switches, plus functional tests to confirm proper operation an visibility.
Seat, seat belt an buckle conditionMirror adjustment an interior visibilityGauges, telltales an warning lightsHVAC, defrost an demist performanceHorn, wipers an washer operationSwitches, pedals an control labelingLesson 3Engine compartment inspection: fluid levels (oil, coolant, power steering, brake fluid), belts, hoses, battery condition an how to detect leaks an wearGuides inspectors through safe engine compartment checks wid engine off an, when required, running. Focuses on fluids, belts, hoses, battery, visible leaks, mounting security, an recognizing early signs of wear or overheating risks.
Engine-off safety an lockout basicsEngine oil, coolant an brake fluid levelsPower steering an washer fluid checksBelts, pulleys an tension inspectionHoses, clamps an leak source tracingBattery mounting, terminals an cablesLesson 4Brake functional checks: parking brake, service brake operation, low-speed roll tests, warning indicators an air system checks (if applicable)Details how to verify parking an service brake performance using controlled tests. Includes low-speed roll checks, pedal feel, stopping distance, warning indicators, an air brake system checks where fitted, wid clear pass or fail criteria.
Parking brake hold an release testService brake pedal feel an travelLow-speed straight-line stopping testABS an brake warning light behaviorAir system pressure build an leak testRecording an classifying brake defectsLesson 5Documented functional tests before departure: lights, turn signals, brake lights, backup alarm/camera, short controlled drive checks an permissible test protocols in yardDescribes structured pre-departure functional tests performed in a controlled area. Covers lights, turn signals, brake lights, backup alarms or cameras, steering feel, an short drive checks, including safe test protocols an documentation.
Headlights, markers an brake lights testTurn signals an hazard flashers checkReverse alarm an camera verificationShort controlled drive an steering feelRecording results on inspection formsLesson 6Tire, wheel an under-vehicle checks: tire pressure/tread checks, lug nut indicators, visible leaks an safe under-vehicle inspection practicesProvides methods fi assessing tires, wheels, an underbody components without unsafe exposure. Includes tread an pressure checks, sidewall damage, lug nuts, visible leaks, suspension, an safe use of creepers or mirrors under vehicles.
Tire size, load rating an matchingTread depth, wear patterns an damageTire pressure an valve stem checksWheel rims, cracks an deformationLug nuts, indicators an torque signsSafe under-vehicle viewing techniquesLesson 7Safety an emergency equipment verification: location an condition of fire extinguisher, reflective triangles, PPE, first-aid kit an documentation of expiry/inspectionsCovers identification, location, an condition checks fi fire extinguishers, warning triangles, PPE, an first-aid kits. Emphasizes expiry dates, inspection tags, mounting security, accessibility, an documentation of missing or noncompliant items.
Fire extinguisher type, mount an chargeReflective triangles count an conditionPPE availability, sizing an integrityFirst-aid kit contents an expiry datesEmergency equipment accessibility checkLesson 8Approach an initial safety briefing: safe approach path, establishing communication wid driver, PPE checklistOutlines how to approach a parked vehicle safely, establish communication wid de driver, an conduct an initial safety briefing. Emphasizes PPE, traffic awareness, chocking, an setting expectations fi de inspection process an duration.
Assessing traffic an site hazardsSafe approach path an vehicle positioningInitial contact an driver instructionsPPE selection an compliance checkWheel chocks an securing de vehicle
