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How to perform a Class A CDL Pre-Trip inspection. Demonstrated by a state licensed CDL examiner.

Apex Technical Institute
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Jeff from Apex CDL Institute is a licensed 3rd party CDL examiner in the state of Kansas. Here he demonstrates how to perform a proper pre-trip inspection on a Class A tractor trailer. Any further education or clarification is reserved for students of Apex CDL Institute. ...more
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General Overview

3:41

Engine Compartment

4:57

Open Up Hood

5:13

Identify the Parts

5:47

Water Pump

6:21

Belt Driven Water Pump

7:06

Radiator

7:28

General Overview of the Driver Side

8:03

Overflow Reservoir

8:40

Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir

8:59

Power Steering Pump

9:27

Oil Fill

10:24

Oil Level Dipstick

10:28

Alternator

10:52

Frame Rail

11:13

Shock Tower

11:29

Leaf Spring Hangers

11:48

Front Steer Axle

12:17

Air-Ride Front Suspension

12:44

Power Steering Gearbox

13:13

Steering Components

13:20

Steering Shaft

13:25

U Joints

13:36

Power Steering Reservoir

13:57

Steering Linkage

14:12

Brake Components

15:25

Front Brake Chamber

15:50

Brake Chamber

15:56

Brake Pads

18:21

Check the Front of the Tire

19:19

Check the Top of the Tire

19:40

Tire Gauge

20:03

Lug Nut

21:19

Wheel Seal

21:50

Tire Pressure

22:05

Hoses

24:53

Frame Rails

25:18

Side Skirt

26:25

Uncouple

29:13

Rear Axle

30:23

Brake Lines

30:44

Valve Stem

35:11

Airlines

37:38

The Back Trailer Tandem

37:58

Spring Brake Chambers

38:16

Shock Towers

39:07

Control Arms

39:19

Tire Sidewall

40:12

In-Cab

42:54

Three Emergency Devices

43:09

Put Your Seat Belt on

44:19

Safe Start

45:51

Gauges

46:41

Air Pressure

47:15

Windshield Wipers

47:39

Check Your Defroster

48:35

Break Check

49:16

Shut the Engine

50:09

Applied Pressure Test

52:27

Low Pressure Warning Signal

53:08

Fanning the Brakes Down

53:13

Emergency Valves

53:37

Static Brake Check

54:34

Brake Checks

54:54

Emergency Brakes

55:45

Parking Brace

56:22

Release the Trailer Brakes

57:36

Speedometer

58:19

Tug Test

59:42
How to perform a Class A CDL Pre-Trip inspection. Demonstrated by a state licensed CDL examiner.
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2014Nov 3
Jeff from Apex CDL Institute is a licensed 3rd party CDL examiner in the state of Kansas. Here he demonstrates how to perform a proper pre-trip inspection on a Class A tractor trailer. Any further education or clarification is reserved for students of Apex CDL Institute.

Follow along using the transcript.

Apex Technical Institute

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