Lesson 1Tyre an' wheel inspection: tread, pressure ranges, lug nuts, an' sidewall damage indicatorsLearn how fi inspect tyres an' wheels fi safe operation, includin' tread depth, inflation ranges, matchin', sidewall an' bead damage, valve stems, rims, an' lug nuts, so yuh can detect defects before dem cause roadside failures.
Measuring tread depth and wear patternsCorrect tire pressure ranges and checksSidewall, bead, and valve stem damage signsRim, wheel, and hub inspection proceduresLug nut torque, looseness, and rust trailsLesson 2Cab checks: instruments, gauges, seat belts, steerin', horn, HVAC, mirrors, an' visibility devicesUnderstand how fi check all in-cab systems before drivin', includin' gauges, warnin' lights, steerin' play, pedals, seat belts, mirrors, HVAC, an' visibility aids, ensurin' de cab safe, legal, an' comfortable fi operation.
Instrument panel and warning light checksAir, oil pressure, and temperature gaugesSteering free play and pedal operationSeat belt condition and proper adjustmentMirror, camera, and visibility device setupHVAC, wipers, washers, and horn testsLesson 3Lights an' electrical: headlights, taillights, turn signals, marker lights an' wirin' checksExplore how fi inspect lightin' an' electrical systems, includin' headlights, turn signals, brake an' marker lights, reflectors, wirin', an' connectors, fi ensure visibility, communication wid other road users, an' legal compliance.
Headlight, high beam, and fog light checksBrake, turn signal, and hazard lightsMarker, clearance, and identification lightsReflectors, conspicuity tape, and platesWiring harness routing and chafing pointsConnectors, corrosion, and ground issuesLesson 4Air brake system fundamentals: reservoirs, compressor, governor, lines, glad hands, an' warnin' signsGain a workin' understandin' of tractor-trailer air brake systems, includin' compressor, reservoirs, governor, lines, valves, an' chambers, an' learn how fi perform applied, leakage, an' low-air warnin' tests durin' pre-trip.
Air compressor, drive, and mounting checksReservoirs, drains, and moisture controlGovernor cut‑in and cut‑out verificationService, parking, and emergency brake testsAir lines, hoses, and glad hand inspectionLow‑air warning and spring brake activationLesson 5Document verification: license, medical certificate, permits, logbook/ELD, insurance, an' shippin' papersLearn how fi verify all required driver an' vehicle documents before departure, includin' CDL, medical card, permits, registration, insurance, an' logbook or ELD records, preventin' citations, delays, an' out-of-service orders.
CDL class, endorsements, and restrictionsMedical certificate validity and copiesVehicle registration and license platesPermits, oversize, and fuel tax documentsInsurance cards and proof of coverageLogbook or ELD status and supporting docsLesson 6Systematic exterior walkaround: chassis, suspension, frame, landin' gear, an' couplin' componentsMaster a systematic exterior walkaround weh cova frame, suspension, axles, landin' gear, couplin' components, fuel system, an' body panels, ensurin' no critical defect missed before takin' de vehicle onto public roads.
Front of tractor: bumper, grille, and hoodSide checks: doors, steps, and fuel tanksFrame, crossmembers, and exhaust systemSuspension, springs, airbags, and shocksAxles, hubs, and visible leak detectionTrailer body, doors, and roof conditionLesson 7Couplin' system checks: kingpin, fifth wheel lockin', safety catches, an' trailer landin' gearUnderstand how fi inspect de couplin' system between tractor an' trailer, includin' kingpin, fifth wheel, lockin' jaws, release handle, safety devices, an' landin' gear, fi prevent trailer separation an' unsafe operation.
Kingpin wear, damage, and alignmentFifth wheel mounting, tilt, and conditionLocking jaws, pins, and safety latchRelease handle position and securityAir and electrical line support and slackLanding gear structure and crank operation
