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You are required to check the items listed below that relate to the operation of your vehicle. You will need to point out the item to be checked and explain how you check that item. You may use this checklist during your pre-trip inspection.  \nAll commercial vehicles must display a current inspection sticker to receive a road test.  \nCombination Vehicle Type  \n\n| Truck\u003Cbr>Air & electric connectors\u003Cbr>Coupling System\u003Cbr>mounting boltspintle hook hitch release lever safety devices | Trailer\u003Cbr>Air & electric connectors Tongue storage area\u003Cbr>Coupling System\u003Cbr>tongue or drawbar mounting bolts safety devices ~~sliding pintle~~ | Tractor\u003Cbr>Air & electric connectors\u003Cbr>Coupling System\u003Cbr>mounting bolts platform\u003Cbr>locking jaws ~~or lever ~~release arm ~~& safety latch ~~5th wheel skid plate ~~slide 5th wheel pins~~ | Semi-Trailer\u003Cbr>Air & electric connectors\u003Cbr>Coupling System\u003Cbr>kingpin apron gap |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nAll Vehicles  \n *CHECK LIGHTS! (All 7)   \n\n| Front of Vehicle\u003Cbr>lights & reflectors mirrors\u003Cbr>Engine Compartment\u003Cbr>oil level\u003Cbr>coolant level power steering fluid water pump alternator\u003Cbr>leaks & hoses\u003Cbr>*air compressor ~~master cylinder~~\u003Cbr>automatic transmission fluid\u003Cbr>Steering\u003Cbr>steering box & hoses\u003Cbr>steering linkage\u003Cbr>Front Wheel\u003Cbr>tires\u003Cbr>rimslug nuts hub oil seal\u003Cbr>Front Suspension\u003Cbr>springs & shocksu-bolts\u003Cbr>spring mounts\u003Cbr>Front Brake\u003Cbr>brake hoses or line\u003Cbr>*brake chamber\u003Cbr>*slack adjustor & push-rod drum & linings ~~or rotor & disk~~ | Driver/Fuel Area\u003Cbr>door & mirror\u003Cbr>fuel tank & cap & leaks ~~catwalk~~ & steps battery/box\u003Cbr>lights & reflectors\u003Cbr>Under Vehicle\u003Cbr>drive shaft exhaust system frame\u003Cbr>Rear Axles\u003Cbr>tires\u003Cbr>rimslug nuts hub oil seal\u003Cbr>spacers or budd spacing\u003Cbr>Rear Suspension\u003Cbr>springs & shocks & airbags u-bolts\u003Cbr>spring/air mounts\u003Cbr>Rear Brakes\u003Cbr>brake hoses or lines\u003Cbr>*brake chamber\u003Cbr>*slack adjustor & push-rod drum & linings ~~or rotor & disk~~\u003Cbr>Rear of Vehicle\u003Cbr>~~doors & lift ~~splash guards lights & reflectors | Combination Vehicles Trailer Front\u003Cbr>header board ~~or bulkhead~~lights & reflectors\u003Cbr>Side of Trailer\u003Cbr>landing gear\u003Cbr>frame ~~& tandem release doors~~ & ties ~~& lifts ~~lights & reflectors\u003Cbr>Trailer Wheels\u003Cbr>tires\u003Cbr>rimslug nuts hub oil seal\u003Cbr>~~spacers or budd spacing~~\u003Cbr>Trailer Suspension\u003Cbr>springs ~~& shocks & airbags ~~u-bolts\u003Cbr>spring/~~air~~ mounts\u003Cbr>Trailer Brakes\u003Cbr>brake hoses or line\u003Cbr>*brake chamber\u003Cbr>* slack adjustor & push-rod drum & linings ~~or rotor & disk~~\u003Cbr>Rear of Trailer\u003Cbr>~~doors & lift~~-Loading Ramps splash guards\u003Cbr>lights & reflectors |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\nPassenger Bus Vehicles  \n~~Passenger entry & lift~~  ~~ Emergency exits~~  ~~ Seating~~  ~~ Baggage doors secure~~  \n School Buses   \n~~8 Lamp system~~  ~~ First aid kit~~  ~~ Body fluid kit~~  ~~ Emergency exit types~~  \nInside Vehicles  \nSafety belt Emergency equipment Safe start Temperature gauge  \n*Air brake system only.  \n\n|  | Oil pressure gauge Ammeter or voltmeter gauge *Air gauge\u003Cbr>Lighting indicators | Horn(s)\u003Cbr>Heater & defroster Windshield & mirrors Wipers & washers |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nParking brake Service brake  \n*Air brake check ~~Hydraulic brake Check/electric assist~~  \nDepartment of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services-445 Minnesota St., Saint Paul, MN 55101  \nPhone: (651) 201-7626 TTY: (651) 282-6555 Fax: (651) 296-5316 Rev. November 2018  \nTractor  \n– air and electric connectors and lines  \n– electrical cord firmly plugged in and secured, no tears/cuts or exposed wires, not dragging on the frame and with enough slack for turns.  \n– air lines properly connected to glad hands, no air leaks, no tears/cuts and enough slack for turns. No missing or torn rubber seals. 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