Full CDL-A Pre trip checklist

Here is a video to help you study.

 

Pre trip? Driver don't even waste your time. You tell that officer mind his #### buisness and drive off into the sunset!

 

What states require the pre trip as part of the CDL license? Texas didn't when I got mine.

 

Don't worry yourself with a checklist. I used the Trucking Truth thread that @Scuba Steve mentioned. I took my rest 3 weeks ago and got B, from the door hinges to the back of the tractor. I talked like the examiner had never seen a truck before and it worked. I wasn't even half way done with my speech when she told me I had more than enough points 5 minutes ago and to just tell her about the coupling and I'm done. She said 37 points (NJ) were required to pass and I already had fifty something. If you talk enough about each component, they are eventually going to: 1. Realize you know what you're doing. 2. Get tired of listening to you.

Also, whatever the examiner tells you, just do it. I know this sounds simple but when I opened up the door to check the weatherstripping, she got nasty and scolded me because it was technically on the inside even though the state manual lists it. I can see where a lot of guys may get flustered in a situation like that and talk back. If the examiner makes you nervous like mine did, just try to pretend they aren't even there and talk to yourself like you do when you're practicing. Just make sure it's loud enough so they can hear you. I don't think I looked at the examiner once after I got in the truck. Good luck and don't sweat the checklist or make your own if it makes you feel better. Just don't jump around too much with the components and you'll be fine.

 

NJ does now since 7/1/15. Air Brakes, In-cab inspection, Pre-trip, before you even get to the skills manuevers. The fail rate is massive here now.

 

It's not a check list, not 120 points to check, you get differant points for explaining things

 

Exactly. Its not just 1 point per component. Many of the points are all in the coupling. Make sure you know everything there is to know about the 5th wheel and everything that goes along with it.

 

Most if not all states