The Commercial Drivers License

 

VEHICLE INSPECTION

Why Inspect? Safety.

Inspecting your vehicle helps you to know your vehicle is safe.

You protect yourself and others by inspecting your vehicle every day.

Don't risk your life or other's lives in an unsafe vehicle.

Also, federal and state laws require inspection by the driver.

An unsafe vehicle can be put "out of service" until repairs are made.

Types of Vehicle Inspection

Pretrip

Vehicle Overview

Check Engine

Start Engine and Check Gauges

Turn Off Engine and Check Lights

Do Walkaround Inspection

Inspection During a Trip

After-Trip Inspection & Report

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Vehicle Control

Shifting Gears

Seeing

Communicating

Speed & Space Management

Night Driving

Winter Driving

Hot Weather

Mountain Driving

Seeing Hazards

Skids and recovery

Emergencies

Accident Procedures

Fires

Staying Alert

Hazardous materials for all CDL drivers