pre trip inspection test

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 1278PA, Aug 31, 2016.

  1. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    When you are doing the pretrip for the test for all hoses and rubber parts you just say...no abraisions, buldges or cuts properly mounted and secure at both ends and not leaking? And with the mechanical parts...not cracked bent or broken and properly secured?

    I watch youtube videos of guys doing pretrip and saying for example power steering pump resovoir hose "not cracked bent or broken and no abrasions buldges or cuts. Is that right to say not cracked bent or broken too?
     
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  3. free spirited1

    free spirited1 Heavy Load Member

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    Yes, depends some on the inspector, but most of them have no problem as you have described in method. They are watching to see that you know those parts named, and yes there are several, miss one on their list and they will note that, as it's points. Do as you've said and you will be okay, don't forget the inside of cab and brake test, etc.
     
  4. johnwayne187

    johnwayne187 Medium Load Member

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    say both, a friend of mines didn't say crack on certain part of the pre trip, it cost him points. almost failed
     
  5. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    Ok but i would think "crack" in terms of mechanical is like a crack in the steel. For rubber or hoses it's an abrasion or cut. So if you have a crack in a hose is the same thing as a cut or abrasion.
     
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    johnwayne187 Medium Load Member

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    yes
     
  7. lcfd15

    lcfd15 Medium Load Member

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    The more you say and the longer you take the quicker the tester will most likely stop you.... depending on your state. I took mine in GA and they stopped me. I used EVERYTHING when going over all parts. For instance, the water pump, you have to add not leaking, cracked or damaged and it is properly mounted and secured. So the more you use the less they can score against you for missing 1 word.
     
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  8. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    Saying too much is what i am asking in this thread. When i hear someone talk about a hose and they say "not cracked, bent or broken" it doesn't makes sense. I never heard of a bent hose lol and i really never hear someone say a broken hose. So if i was talking about a hose i would say...no abrasions, bulges or cuts, not leaking and properly secured at both ends. Adding not cracked, bent or broken doesn't make sense but if i have to say that i will obviously.
     
  9. MJ1657

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    You're over thinking this. Go with your initial thoughts.

    There are always going to be the my friend had this happen or I heard this happened.

    Keep it simple.
     
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  10. 1278PA

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    So they are mainly looking to see if you know the part you are talking about not necessarily the exact words you use explaining the problems to look for?
     
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  11. MJ1657

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    When I took my test I pointed at the necessary part and said "checks good".
     
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