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THE DPS  \nTHE DAY OF YOUR ROAD TEST,GO TO THE DPS WITH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:  \n&PAY FOR YOUR CDL  \n### ①Proof of US Citizenship or Resident Alien Card or Work Permit(12 months validity)\n\n$37 to $121  \n②Social Security Card(original,not a xerox copy)  \n1 or 2 weeks before  \n③Texas Driver License(must be valid)  \nyour Road Test  \n④2 forms of Proof of Texas Residency (bill receipts in your name,etc.)  \n⑤DOT Medical Card(12 month validity)  \n6 Commercial Learner Permit(CLP)(must be valid)⑦DPS Confirmation for your Road Test  \n⑧AIl DPS Receipts  \nBut no more than  \n2 weeks before  \n## Anatomy of the Road Test\n\n### Walk-up Approach\n\nStraight Line Backing②Offset Backing Left Lane③Offset Backing Right Lane④Parallel Parking Passenger SideParrallel Parking Driver Side◎  \n②Engine Compartment /Passenger Area  \n③Engine Compartment /Driver AreaSide &Rear of Truck Area⑤Coupling AreaTrailer Area⑦External Lights Area8 Inside of Cab⑨Air Brakes Test1⑩Brake Tug Test  \n①Roadside Stop /Start  \n### ②Railroad Crossings\n\n③Speed Limit &Bridge Clearance Signs  \nPASS THE ROAD TESTJust Chill&Relax①PRE-TRIP INSPECTION②BACKING MANEUVERS③DRIVINGGET YOURCommercial Driver License8CDL  \nWALK-UP APPROACH  \nCOUPLING AREA  \nAIR BRAKES TEST  \nBRAKE TUG TEST  \n## Pre-Trip Inspection\n\nDuring the PRE-TRIP INSPECTION,you must show that the vehicle is safe to drive.You will have to walk around &point to or touch each item &explain to the examinerwhat you are checking &why.You should be able to identify each part &tell theexaminer what you are looking for or inspecting.  \nGOOD LUCK  \n## 自Pre-Trip InspectionTerminology\n\nABCD-Abrasions,Bulges,Cuts,Dry rot  \nIf it's rubber.If it has fluid/air going through it or in it.Not leaking.  \n●CBB-Cracked,Bent,BrokenIf it's metal or some other hard surface.  \n●PMS-Properly Mounted,SecureIf it's mounted (almost everything).3 of 15  \n## 自Pre-Trip InspectionStudy Guide\n\n### ①WALK-UP APPROACH\n\n#### 1.1 PARTS OF THE TRUCK\n\n□ Lights and Reflectors.(PMS)Amber color.Notcracked or broken.None missing.  \n□ Check Windshield,Hood Mirrors &LicensePlate (PMS)and not (CBB).  \n□ Make sure component(s)are operating properly,not leaking and(PMS).  \n#### 1.2 LEAKS\n\n□No puddles on the ground.  \n□ No dripping fluids on underside of engine.Oil/Brake Fluid /Coolant  \n□ Don't lean,just point.  \n### ENGINE COMPARTMENT /PASSENGER AREA\n\n#### 2.1 WATER PUMP\n\n□(PMS)with no missing bolts,no leaks.Cables and hoses are tight.Not(CBB).Belt driven no more than 3/4”slack on belt,and not craked or frayed.  \n□ Fluid lines have no(ABCD)or leaking and are(PMS)on both ends.  \n#### 2.2 ALTERNATOR\n\n□ You must tell the examiner which component(s)are not belt driven.  \n□(PMS)_with no missing bolts,cables tight.No cut /exposed wire.  \n□ Belt driven.No more than 3/4”slack on belt.Belt not crackedor frayed.  \n-bl  ●-  \n#### 2.3 FUEL TANK\n\n□Tank(s)are secure,cap(s)are tight,and there are no leaks coming fromtank(s)or lines.(PMS).Not (CBB).Straps have no metal to metal contact.Rubber insert.No(ABCD).  \n### ENGINE COMPARTMENT /DRIVER AREA\n\n#### 3.1 C0OLANT LEVEL\n\n□ Reservoir sight glass,(PMS)_with no missing bolts,no leaks.At right level.  \n□ Fluid lines are not leaking and both ends mounted securely with no(ABCD).  \n#### 3.2 WASHER FLUID\n\n□ Reservoir sight glass,securely mounted with no missing bolts,noleaks,properly mounted and secure.At Right level.  \n□ Fluid lines are not leaking and are mounted securely with no(ABCD)  \n#### 3.3 OIL DIPSTICK\n\n□Take Oil Dipstick out,wipe it off,reinsert it &pull it back out.Check oil level.Oillevel should be between the add and the full mark.Not (CBB).No leaks.  \n#### 3.4 AIR COMPRESSOR\n\n□ Securely mounted,no missing bolts.Gear driven.No leaks.  \n□ Air Lines properly mounted not (CBB).No leaks.  \n3.4 POWER STEERING PUMP  \n□(PMS)with no missing bolts,no leaks.Not(CBB).  \n□ Fluid lines are not leaking and are(PMS)with no(ABCD).  \n□ Gear driven.  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