Hey guys, I have a question about the air brake test and pre-trip. Now I never driven standard transmission so I'm already behind.
Anyways before pre trip and airbrake test you have to secure the vehicle by setting the brakes, putting transmission in 1st gear, key in pocket and chalking driver side drive wheels. My question is before I start the vehicle do I have to put the transmission in neutral and to put it in 1st gear does the engine have to be running? Thanks
securing the vehicle before pre-trip
Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by natedizel, Sep 13, 2017.
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I've never heard of an airbrake test where you have to take the key out of the ignition and put it in your pocket and chock the wheels. Are you sure that is right? -
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I was told a story of someone who went for the test and on the pre trip the trooper let him do the whole thing. At the end of it the trooper said that was a real good pre trip but where's your key. The dude left it in the truck and he got failed.
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Hell, we had 5 keys. She's a running.
Im a dinosaur.
If you really wanna secure a truck, (Set trailer brake only red button then do that tug against the trailer's 5th wheel before setting your tractor brakes) that way not even God can pull that 5th wheel pin causing you to drop that load down to the pavement after you leave from lunch.WesternPlains and natedizel Thank this.
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