Proper Pre-Trip For Newbies

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by American-Trucker, Jan 10, 2011.

  1. American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    This is the Proper way to do a Pre-Trip!

    I read allot of threads about people not knowing how to do it right or having problems with the DOT because they didn't know what to check or what they were looking for.


    This is what I do and what you should be doing every day!







    American Trucker
     

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  3. rocknroll nik

    rocknroll nik High Risk Load Member

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    dude you missed one











    clean undies:biggrin_2559::biggrin_2559:






    Seriously though well done
     
  4. B.A.D.

    B.A.D. Light Load Member

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    Pre-trip:

    -Check radio volume knob. Should be LOUD
    -Check cigarette lighter function. Should be HOT
    -Trailer? What trailer?
    -Kick the tires.
    -Light the fires!

    In-route:

    -Check cup-holder fluid level. Should be FULL
    -Check pee-jug fluid level. Should be EMPTY


    Right?

    NO?

    Ok, I'll study the list.
    Thanks for that!

    :biggrin_25520:

    (ETA: Sorry for the irreverancy; much needed humor break from studying all day. Promise to do thorough pre-, during-, and post-trip inspections!)
     
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  5. rocknroll nik

    rocknroll nik High Risk Load Member

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    You were close.....look in the mirrors....#### the trailers still there:biggrin_25521:
     
  6. American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    DOH! I knew I missed somthing lol




    American Trucker
     
  7. B.A.D.

    B.A.D. Light Load Member

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    I fold my mirrors in so they don't get dirty. :biggrin_25523:
     
  8. canuck in da truck

    canuck in da truck Road Train Member

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    if it rolled in here,it can roll out
     
    American-Trucker Thanks this.
  9. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    :laughing-guffaw::laughing-guffaw::laughing-guffaw::laughing-guffaw::laughing-guffaw::laughing-guffaw:
     
  10. rocknroll nik

    rocknroll nik High Risk Load Member

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    One of my personal favorites:biggrin_25514:


    or #### I left it running on the fuel island and no one stole it....guess I'll have to work now
     
  11. Saddle Tramp

    Saddle Tramp Medium Load Member

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    oh: one more thing to do is: give your tester a great big smile:biggrin_255:
     
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