We're up to the pre-trip inspection part of my CDL class and I've been re-watching this video to get it down:
Just wondering if there other good videos out there that people have used? Hopefully something shorter than an hour?!
Also, I have a question about this whole pre-trip process? I understand it's important from a safety perspective so why do we have to rely on memorizing this process?! Why not use a written a checklist that would produce better consistency and eliminate the likelihood of omissions or mistakes? After years of being in IT I can say from experience that using a written checklist for long complicated procedures is far more reliable and consistent than trying to work from memory. Personally I'm of the Albert Einstein school of thought, don't waste mental energy, or risk mistakes memorizing things that can easily be written down / looked up for reference.
Good pre-trip inspection videos?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by MYSTYKRACER, Nov 1, 2019.
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I was bad, I went from a kid that’s 20 at the time, almost never checking my oil to having to remember what I thought was this big checklist!
I made individual “cheat sheets” from the under hood section, cab section, and coupling section. Eventually I got it down. But 8 years later especially if you get into the business side it becomes first hand nature and you start to realize how important each part is and can be.
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Make one up that works for you. Most carrier insurance companies have a version they pass out to clients. JJ Keller may have some floating around.. but end of they day, it has to make sense for you.
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After a while, you'll just kick the tires, make sure nothing leaking or hanging and get going already,,
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Who says you can't use a checklist? If the DMV won't allow it, just get through the test and then do the pre-trip however and with whatever you like.
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I had fifth wheel jaw not lock all the way twice and once it didn’t move at all.201 and FlaSwampRat Thank this.
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