Congrats on passing your test! Unfortunately I only got 30 hours of training included with the original course and now I have to talk my non-truck affiliated company into buying more so I can be better prepared for it.
I’m a Transportation Manager with many years of experience as a driver before I moved into the office as a supervisor. This video is by far the best professionally done pre trip inspection I have reviewed. What makes it so valuable is that you obviously have the knowledge to explain each step of the inspection in a clear and understandable format rather than just checking the boxes. It is important that a driver should know the basics of the equipment on his or her Tractor trailer. Thank you for your time and effort making this video!
@@SEMI-Diesel-Chrome You will also be amazed how many examiners will have you start in the cab. As he's mentioned, ask your examiners and follow the direction of how they want you to perform the test.
Pennsylvania here and you will pass with this video. Other videos talk too fast and don’t go through everything. This guy does. I only been training myself. Yes myself for about a month now. My instructor who has been driving for yrs told me the other day I taught him some things 🤯. Out of 4 of us I was the only one that knew my air break test WITHOUT a truck. I did it in my head. Once I got to class I sat on a couch and taught the class. The instructor was very impressed.
I watched your last video over and over before my test and passed! I pointed out parts to the inspector I think he didn’t even know 😂 I still go back to it just to review and refresh. Glad to see you back and still in business🙌🏽🤝🏽
Stay strong and sober mija, i once was lost myself, but with God's grace and mercy, im 14yrs sober and the best thing that ever happened to me.i wish the best. Take one day at a time, you can do it!
I just watched the Old video. Now I am gonna watch this one. I am interested in driving, but there's a lot of information and I have ADHD, so thanks for the videos; I learn much better when I am seeing it and hearing the explanations and why it's important. And to be able to watch several times makes it sink in. I feel that this also helps with the anxiety of learning something new and attending school and not being blindsided with an overwhelming amount of knowledge.
Just wanted to say how helpful your video was, I just got my Class A last Friday I watched the video for the last two weeks or so and even before my test Friday again thanks for posting this for everyone too watch.
I tried watching other people go through the pre trip inspection and skipped through many videos until I found your previous recording! You explain everything very thoroughly and make it very easy for me to remember what to look for and why. Thank you.
This is an excellent video. I am learning so much. I am trying to get a good foundation so that when I start CDL school 2 1/2 weeks I’m not learning this for the first time. Thank you so much. This is a huge blessing to many people.❤😊
Sir,let me just say that you're video has gotten me started on my journey to becoming a truck driver,and I have to say that so far,your instructions have been fantastic. I hope I can gain more from you in the future.
Thank you so much for these amazing videos! My Emergency Vehicle Operations class loves your videos since there are no thorough under-the-hood instructional videos for pre-ride ambulance checks. These Class A pre-trip guides are good enough for government work :) It's interesting how many similarities there are between your vehicles and many of our ambulances.
I like that you ask the examiner to put on his seatbelt, then immediately ask him to take it back off to get out and help check lights. Real power play 😂
So yesterday July 14th I passed my Class B CDL test. Alot what I had to learn came from your two videos. The updated version helped considerably. Thank you for your dedication to helping others.
I've tried to get my CDL twice at my current company and failed both times, lol But now I start school at my community college April 1st to get my CDL and I'm nervous.So I'm watching this video and your other video.At least a 100 times before school starts.I can't wait your videos.Give me tons of confidence.Thank you for putting this out
Well how is class compared to the videos? Are you learning a lot more than the videos and if so, are you glad you went to truck driving school? What did it cost you?
I just found this guy's video yesterday and I've watched the first one he did like 6 times the same day and I've only watched this once so far as i just found out this video of the up to date exam existed. I'm now taking in depth notes on this video and will be doing the same on the other one. Also I don't have my cdl but I plan on getting it soon, futhermore he does an excellent job at explaining everything I didn't know what some parts looked like just knew the names but I have since been able to identify the parts with the names thanks to him pointing it all out. glad we have people like this still that do care about who's on the road. I'd rather learn all types of systems that they make instead of not knowing. This guy is an excellent mentor. Thank you for taking time out to explain things very thoroughly
Just started the CDL course today. Utah. I was a bit overwhelmed with being told what needs to be remembered for the rest and being able to go back and look at exactly what everything is, I can promise I will be watching this everyday until I have it memorised
Excellent videos. Thank You sir, I am studying your videos so that when i get the chance to perform my brake and in-cab inspections Ill be confident that i have been shown the proper ways in what to check and how to do them. New CDL seeker from Antioch, California.
Thank you for this. I've now compiled a 10 page Word doc based on the three videos I have watch on pre trip. This one helps to pare down from what I have learned so far! Can't wait for my classes to start! Keep Truckin!!
I'm new to trucking but I'd put something if that's all right. Excellent presentation - overall and general overview with clear delineation between what is required and what is recommended. That had to be my favorite part. I've been thinking CDL for a long time - having friends and family in the industry helped. What held me back was family and friends who had died in trucking accidents. I am BIG on safety. In only 1 of those accidents was the driver found at fault (which I feel attests to the high quality of the industry). Interested in the necessary, MORE interested in what is SAFEST. I felt like this video directly addressed all of that for this topic. Memory aids, like acronyms, are great. That helped me a lot. Repeat, highlight, summarize - excellent teaching technique. Works great for me as a learner. Calm, direct demeanor. This helped me to feel closer to being in person rather than watching a video. Not at all demeaning or condescending. I'm one of those life-long learner types and part-time teach myself. This video is one that, if followed by example, teaches how to teach as well as instructs on a specific subject. Amazing work, y'all. Thank you!
you are definitely FIRE PURE FIRE, when you do your lessons I pay attention. have not seen you in a couple of years ,I have your old pretrip which is still classic to watch you have inspired me to get a cdl license you are the man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! keep up the excellent work you are the best
This was a beautiful pretrip video! Thank you so much you were so thorough and clear! I will be watching this again and making my own heat sheet to study along with your video.
This is the only resource you really need to pass the pre-trip. I've recently finished CDL school thru a community college course, and the instructors were mushmouths who never fully explained things in a sequence without skipping parts and getting interrupted by the 13! students in my class. I'm sure the quality of training at Apex is a lot higher than I received. Use this outside of your class time to study the pre-trip, and spend your effort during class on your hands-on backing maneuvers and driving. Just be sure to know where all the controls on your testing truck are and if the truck has any quirks. For instance, on our training truck, the parking valves don't pop out all the way when the air is low. This could spell failure for you if you don't know about it ahead of time.
Jeff, the old and the new videos are going to help me and my son take the Regular License Class A which is a non-CDL but has all the CDL Driver / Road tests. We will be driving a Super C RV built on a Freightliner Chassis with a Cummins engine that is 35,400 lbs and because of the RV weight we are required by law to have the special license. This is helpful because I am not finding many RV resources to teach the details in these two videos. There are RV schools that teach driving an RV but not the written and pre-trip parts of the testing. Thanks again.
I followed your tutorial and passed both my pre trip and skills test (brilliant video btw, very informative). But when I got to the road test I came up short. Turns out that there are different rules of the road for hazmat than standard (at least according to my examiner). Have a retry this Tuesday but I'm guessing as I couldn't find any info regarding the differences aside from placards, parking and railroad crossings (which I passed btw). Wish me luck and ty for your hard work.
Did you pass after reattempting, and if so, were you able to find out any differences if indeed qualifying with hazmat was a slightly different road test than the standard class a cdl?
@@arynpittaway9790 Yes I passed, thank you for asking. The examiner had set certain parameters regarding things like "safe gap" when stopping and clearance under an unmarked freeway overpass. His supervisor reviewed the exam (Not at my request) and informed me that she had rescored the road test and passed me.
Sir...Thanks a lot for your kind details percheck details , Very informative and helpful to understand in a very effective and Simple manner. GOD BLESS YOU Sir
Fantastic video, but I would like to add a few things. Now, I took my CDL test in Texas so the first two points could be state-specific, but it's better to be safe than sorry when you're trying out for a whole career and it certainly can't hurt you to implement them, so why not? Give yourself the best odds! - When listening for odd or suspicious noise(s) through your window(s) during your in-cab inspection or you just happen to have your window(s) open during any of the other test portions (road test, backing), be sure not to let any part of you hang out of the window. This can be seen as a safety issue. Personally, I just lowered the windows a few inches to prevent the possibility of that occurring while still having the benefit of hearing any noises should they happen. - When doing your in-cab air pressure checks, do not touch the parking break valves during the emergency brake function test (seeing that they pop out on their own between 20-45 PSI). I was told by my instructors that they have personally seen students fail because the test examiner considered the possibility that the student may have pulled the valves out either intentionally or by accident rather than the valves popping out themselves. - When placing your wheel chocks for the air pressure test or really anytime you place them (roadside issues and the like), a good trick is to place them at either end of a steer tire rather than using your drive tires. If the truck rolls and settles on one of them, it can take some persuading to dislodge it from beneath the tire with some good heel-kicks or a hammer. If you place the chocks on the steer tires though, you can simply turn the steering wheel side-to-side a few times to push them both loose. No hammer or heel-kicks needed! Good luck everybody!
I am a technician at Scania dealer and my check-list is almost identical, but divided as obligatory safety items, reliability (all systems) and resale value (exterior cosmetical dings, dents and scratches). It takes 20 - 60 min to make, depending on the type of truck (off the road, urban, highway). Many drivers only check tires. None check is required in the license test.
I watch the old video at least fifty times And I never got my cdl. But im officially in class March 18th and watching the new one now and going to watch it at least 50 times before class starts
your right turn signal sounded fast. I assume there WAS a light out somewhere. GREAT video though. I just passed my written exams, and now I have 3 weeks of yard training then I'll be a full-on trucker. lol. Thanks for the awesome video.
Yes sir, I do believe I complained about the wind on the last video which shame on me because you really got me through it on the last video. Alright enough shaming me, your first video (as I said) Completely helped me. On another note, ALL examiners are a little different but keep in mind in general know your truck. My examiner pointed out details that I didn’t cover however, the examiner pointed it out and was just seeing if I can point out what I missed.
Interesting to see how things are different I live here in Virginia and just got my CDL we still use the system where you could get the different types of pre-trip and not just having to do the whole truck After watching further into the video everything is different from how I tested
Hi, i hope you read this . This is got to be the best video out there, very professional and to the point. Thank you so much. I passed my test few months ago. I have my license. My question, once I apply to a company and go for orientation, am i gonna have to do an EXTENSIVE pre-trip inspection again ? or it doesn't need to be so thorough --i live in California ( don't know if its different here) Lastly , at my school we learned on a stick shift truck. I've never driven an automatic, I'm not shure about putting truck in neutral,low speeds,high speeds ,etc. ....if the company only has automatics, would that discualify me? Again , awesome video! Thank You So Much. 👍👍👍
I take my CDL test Tuesday at the DMV.. this is the video I've settled on watching more than the others because I just like the way the information is presented I like the fact that this guy is an examiner himself so maybe what he's saying is what the examiners are wanting to see ...I don't understand why you get in the truck and put your seat belt on and make sure the examiner puts the seat belt on and then immediately have the examiner get right back out to do a light check...that could've been better planned
GA still have A-B-C or F is everything! Then in cab and brake test !some miner things changed but still you have to mention everything with extra words!like PMS Properly mounted, and secure NCBB Not cracked, bent or broken NMH Not missing hardware ABCDF No Abrasions,bulges, cuts, dry rods, or freight DOG No debris oil grease or ice for steps and cat walk. Not leaking for what ever lines that holds air or fuel or water. Plus you have to mention all the clamps,bushings,washers and nuts and bolts and seals.they give you 2 hours for pri trips,incab,air,parking and driving but of course you have to pass pri trip before going to incab and brakes then if u pass those u do parking and if you pass then last is road. Thanks for your video!I basically passed by watching ur 8 years ago video and I’m going again this week for taking off my stick shift restriction . Also GA is not S A L E only A is applying that u cant loose 4 PSI in 60 sec L low warning and buzzer at 60 psi E emergency brakes pop out 20 to 45 psi.then is a thug test.
your older video helped me pass my CDL in 2016 (ohio) & i let my CDL lapse and had to get it all over again. Now it 2024 i used this video to pass again (colorado) !! THANK YOUUUU.
A couple of questions... 1. Why would they testing want you to do a tug test/ in cab test first, without checking the king pin/ trailer connections/ locking pin/ ect? That seems like a bad idea. 2. Also, on the brake test, why don't they test the compressor strength (50 to 99 psi) in 3 mins or less? 3. Should not the brake peddle also be pressed during the brake leak test?
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Hi, I passed my cdl last week thanks to your videos keep up the good work and good luck to everybody studying to get the cdl.
I take my test on the 18th
Congrats on passing your test! Unfortunately I only got 30 hours of training included with the original course and now I have to talk my non-truck affiliated company into buying more so I can be better prepared for it.
Congrats!
I love his videos
I heard that they choose randomly on which section to inspect the truck is that true or did they make you inspect the whole truck
I’m a Transportation Manager with many years of experience as a driver before I moved into the office as a supervisor. This video is by far the best professionally done pre trip inspection I have reviewed. What makes it so valuable is that you obviously have the knowledge to explain each step of the inspection in a clear and understandable format rather than just checking the boxes. It is important that a driver should know the basics of the equipment on his or her Tractor trailer. Thank you for your time and effort making this video!
Thats what i said. This is the best in cab vid. On August 12th i will watch this video 10 times. And then the 13th im gonna have my class A license
@@STEVEOfromSAN.FERNANDOca😅😅 a uy9😊
This guy is a very good teacher. This is a good video for new CDL drivers trying to get their license. Thanks for sharing
But why this way? So you turn on the engine first? Then you check the fluids? I bet this was invented by a pencil pusher. Not an actual driver
@@SEMI-Diesel-Chrome It is explained in the video. Most people that fail, fail the in cab. So get that out of the way first.
@@SEMI-Diesel-Chrome You will also be amazed how many examiners will have you start in the cab. As he's mentioned, ask your examiners and follow the direction of how they want you to perform the test.
He has college education or just gifted in eloquence/articulation. That's all.
With your old pre trip video I passed "Over 2 years ago" I recommend your video to all my friends and people I meet.
Pennsylvania here and you will pass with this video. Other videos talk too fast and don’t go through everything. This guy does. I only been training myself. Yes myself for about a month now. My instructor who has been driving for yrs told me the other day I taught him some things 🤯. Out of 4 of us I was the only one that knew my air break test WITHOUT a truck. I did it in my head. Once I got to class I sat on a couch and taught the class. The instructor was very impressed.
How I can get this school?
that's awesome!
I watched your last video over and over before my test and passed! I pointed out parts to the inspector I think he didn’t even know 😂 I still go back to it just to review and refresh. Glad to see you back and still in business🙌🏽🤝🏽
Lol I'm on my second watch on this video 😂
@@07Joseph Yea his videos helped me a lot. Still does. If ever I need to refresh my memory of anything, I come here. 👍🏽😎
@gelhorner6556 That's the plan
Good video, but shouldn’t we go around the trailer and to the other side of the truck
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You are a legend you helped so many of us pass our pre trip salute to you good sir
I tested today out of Pennsylvania with your pretrip 2/16/24…. One and done!!!! I have no restrictions awesome video
York pa I hope
I'm on the other side in Washington state
@@jessed6379I’m in Scranton pa🤢😂
I’m in Miami
@@rodwellkennedy4703 Hazleton
Stay strong and sober mija, i once was lost myself, but with God's grace and mercy, im 14yrs sober and the best thing that ever happened to me.i wish the best. Take one day at a time, you can do it!
I want to thank you and everyone involved in making this video, I watched this video many times, I passed my class A CDL test.
Just watched the video for the first time. You’re an excellent teacher. I’ve watched tons of pre- trip videos and yours is by far the best. Thank you.
Also congratulations to everyone and any who passed and good luck to those of us that will be taking the test🙏🏽
I just watched the Old video. Now I am gonna watch this one. I am interested in driving, but there's a lot of information and I have ADHD, so thanks for the videos; I learn much better when I am seeing it and hearing the explanations and why it's important. And to be able to watch several times makes it sink in. I feel that this also helps with the anxiety of learning something new and attending school and not being blindsided with an overwhelming amount of knowledge.
Just wanted to say how helpful your video was, I just got my Class A last Friday I watched the video for the last two weeks or so and even before my test Friday again thanks for posting this for everyone too watch.
I always recommend to my coworkers your old pre-trip video! it helped me pass only 2 years ago🎉 Thank you for helping so many of us pass🥰
I tried watching other people go through the pre trip inspection and skipped through many videos until I found your previous recording! You explain everything very thoroughly and make it very easy for me to remember what to look for and why. Thank you.
This is an excellent video. I am learning so much. I am trying to get a good foundation so that when I start CDL school 2 1/2 weeks I’m not learning this for the first time.
Thank you so much. This is a huge blessing to many people.❤😊
Sir,let me just say that you're video has gotten me started on my journey to becoming a truck driver,and I have to say that so far,your instructions have been fantastic. I hope I can gain more from you in the future.
It's a clear explanation about pre trip checkings,as an indian trucker I thank to cdl instructor.
Thank you so much for these amazing videos! My Emergency Vehicle Operations class loves your videos since there are no thorough under-the-hood instructional videos for pre-ride ambulance checks. These Class A pre-trip guides are good enough for government work :) It's interesting how many similarities there are between your vehicles and many of our ambulances.
YALL HEARD !? IT DOES NOT TAKE 1FULL HOUR TO DO A PRE TRIP !! IT JUST TAKES THAT LONG TO EXPLAIN WITH GRACE AND DETAIL !! THIS MAN THE TRUTH !!
I live in AZ and I’m in my first week of class for the CDL. I hope to pass but I’m starting to feel confident watching this video.
Thanks to yall i pass my CDL test today here in Houston, Tx....Thanks for this video
I like that you ask the examiner to put on his seatbelt, then immediately ask him to take it back off to get out and help check lights.
Real power play 😂
I was thinking the same thing
But don't forget to ask them politely😂
So yesterday July 14th I passed my Class B CDL test. Alot what I had to learn came from your two videos. The updated version helped considerably. Thank you for your dedication to helping others.
We have utilized Apex material for external training purposes. Thank you for contributing valuable content for the industry.
I've tried to get my CDL twice at my current company and failed both times, lol But now I start school at my community college April 1st to get my CDL and I'm nervous.So I'm watching this video and your other video.At least a 100 times before school starts.I can't wait your videos.Give me tons of confidence.Thank you for putting this out
Well how is class compared to the videos? Are you learning a lot more than the videos and if so, are you glad you went to truck driving school? What did it cost you?
This and the old video have been so helpful. Thank you for a great instructional video.
I just found this guy's video yesterday and I've watched the first one he did like 6 times the same day and I've only watched this once so far as i just found out this video of the up to date exam existed. I'm now taking in depth notes on this video and will be doing the same on the other one. Also I don't have my cdl but I plan on getting it soon, futhermore he does an excellent job at explaining everything I didn't know what some parts looked like just knew the names but I have since been able to identify the parts with the names thanks to him pointing it all out. glad we have people like this still that do care about who's on the road. I'd rather learn all types of systems that they make instead of not knowing. This guy is an excellent mentor. Thank you for taking time out to explain things very thoroughly
YYYAAAYYY I just passed my pre trip thanks to this video...thanks Jeff
Just started the CDL course today. Utah. I was a bit overwhelmed with being told what needs to be remembered for the rest and being able to go back and look at exactly what everything is, I can promise I will be watching this everyday until I have it memorised
You can tell when someone has a significant pay raise this video compared to the one 8 years ago congratulations 🎉
Your old video help me pass my B test in 2018 now I'm upgrading to an A and watching your new video.
Got my cdl test this morning i been studying this video since it came out ....LETS GOOOO🎉
I obtained my cdl with ur last video 4 years ago. Here to see whats new .Thnks
Excellent videos. Thank You sir, I am studying your videos so that when i get the chance to perform my brake and in-cab inspections Ill be confident that i have been shown the proper ways in what to check and how to do them. New CDL seeker from Antioch, California.
this guy def helped me pass my test back in 2020 thanks man
Thank you for this. I've now compiled a 10 page Word doc based on the three videos I have watch on pre trip. This one helps to pare down from what I have learned so far! Can't wait for my classes to start! Keep Truckin!!
I just passed too. Thanks for the help Jeff!
And this truck is clean as a hell !!!! 👏👏👏👏
Great video, you can actually see everything he points out and give a great explanation on what he's pointing out👍🏿👍🏿
By far the most informative pre-trip video I've seen. Thank you sir! 🙏
I'm new to trucking but I'd put something if that's all right.
Excellent presentation - overall and general overview with clear delineation between what is required and what is recommended. That had to be my favorite part. I've been thinking CDL for a long time - having friends and family in the industry helped. What held me back was family and friends who had died in trucking accidents. I am BIG on safety. In only 1 of those accidents was the driver found at fault (which I feel attests to the high quality of the industry).
Interested in the necessary, MORE interested in what is SAFEST. I felt like this video directly addressed all of that for this topic.
Memory aids, like acronyms, are great. That helped me a lot.
Repeat, highlight, summarize - excellent teaching technique. Works great for me as a learner.
Calm, direct demeanor. This helped me to feel closer to being in person rather than watching a video. Not at all demeaning or condescending.
I'm one of those life-long learner types and part-time teach myself. This video is one that, if followed by example, teaches how to teach as well as instructs on a specific subject. Amazing work, y'all.
Thank you!
This is the best in cab video ive seen so far cuz. Thank you bro👍🏾🙏🏾I TEST AUGUST 13TH 2024
you are definitely FIRE PURE FIRE, when you do your lessons I pay attention. have not seen you in a couple of years ,I have your old pretrip which is still classic to watch you have inspired me to get a cdl license you are the man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! keep up the excellent work you are the best
This was a beautiful pretrip video! Thank you so much you were so thorough and clear! I will be watching this again and making my own heat sheet to study along with your video.
Hello, I'm prepping to get my CDL, and I will definitely extensively going through your video catalog.
Excellent educational video. Thank you for sharing with us!!
Very helpful videos, and very professional explanation of the new requirements. Thank you for all your time and effort - II appreciate it very much.
Just passed my test today thanks to your video !
Thank You!!! Very thorough! I'll watch this many times! Thanks again!!! 👍🏾
This is the only resource you really need to pass the pre-trip. I've recently finished CDL school thru a community college course, and the instructors were mushmouths who never fully explained things in a sequence without skipping parts and getting interrupted by the 13! students in my class. I'm sure the quality of training at Apex is a lot higher than I received. Use this outside of your class time to study the pre-trip, and spend your effort during class on your hands-on backing maneuvers and driving. Just be sure to know where all the controls on your testing truck are and if the truck has any quirks. For instance, on our training truck, the parking valves don't pop out all the way when the air is low. This could spell failure for you if you don't know about it ahead of time.
Jeff, the old and the new videos are going to help me and my son take the Regular License Class A which is a non-CDL but has all the CDL Driver / Road tests. We will be driving a Super C RV built on a Freightliner Chassis with a Cummins engine that is 35,400 lbs and because of the RV weight we are required by law to have the special license. This is helpful because I am not finding many RV resources to teach the details in these two videos. There are RV schools that teach driving an RV but not the written and pre-trip parts of the testing. Thanks again.
I followed your tutorial and passed both my pre trip and skills test (brilliant video btw, very informative). But when I got to the road test I came up short. Turns out that there are different rules of the road for hazmat than standard (at least according to my examiner). Have a retry this Tuesday but I'm guessing as I couldn't find any info regarding the differences aside from placards, parking and railroad crossings (which I passed btw). Wish me luck and ty for your hard work.
Did you pass after reattempting, and if so, were you able to find out any differences if indeed qualifying with hazmat was a slightly different road test than the standard class a cdl?
@@arynpittaway9790 Yes I passed, thank you for asking. The examiner had set certain parameters regarding things like "safe gap" when stopping and clearance under an unmarked freeway overpass. His supervisor reviewed the exam (Not at my request) and informed me that she had rescored the road test and passed me.
Thank you Sir for sharing such a powerful information
GOD BLESS YOU IN EVERY AREA OF YOUR LIFE
Definitely want to say this video helped me pass my cdl test!!!!! so clear
Sir...Thanks a lot for your kind details percheck details , Very informative and helpful to understand in a very effective and Simple manner. GOD BLESS YOU Sir
Thanks for the video! Definitely will help me pass my Class A as I'm in school now!
Jeff, your video is helping thousand driver,am not in USA, but I follow you
Excellent!!! Lo recomiendo para los latinos ,habla despacio y bien claro gracias.
Let's go! I have my test tomorrow. I used both videos as cross reference.
Fantastic video, but I would like to add a few things. Now, I took my CDL test in Texas so the first two points could be state-specific, but it's better to be safe than sorry when you're trying out for a whole career and it certainly can't hurt you to implement them, so why not? Give yourself the best odds!
- When listening for odd or suspicious noise(s) through your window(s) during your in-cab inspection or you just happen to have your window(s) open during any of the other test portions (road test, backing), be sure not to let any part of you hang out of the window. This can be seen as a safety issue. Personally, I just lowered the windows a few inches to prevent the possibility of that occurring while still having the benefit of hearing any noises should they happen.
- When doing your in-cab air pressure checks, do not touch the parking break valves during the emergency brake function test (seeing that they pop out on their own between 20-45 PSI). I was told by my instructors that they have personally seen students fail because the test examiner considered the possibility that the student may have pulled the valves out either intentionally or by accident rather than the valves popping out themselves.
- When placing your wheel chocks for the air pressure test or really anytime you place them (roadside issues and the like), a good trick is to place them at either end of a steer tire rather than using your drive tires. If the truck rolls and settles on one of them, it can take some persuading to dislodge it from beneath the tire with some good heel-kicks or a hammer. If you place the chocks on the steer tires though, you can simply turn the steering wheel side-to-side a few times to push them both loose. No hammer or heel-kicks needed!
Good luck everybody!
Hey,thanks man. More people need to see this.
Signing up for a CDL class that starts next month studying your videos man
I am a technician at Scania dealer and my check-list is almost identical, but divided as obligatory safety items, reliability (all systems) and resale value (exterior cosmetical dings, dents and scratches). It takes 20 - 60 min to make, depending on the type of truck (off the road, urban, highway).
Many drivers only check tires. None check is required in the license test.
I m from Canada 🇨🇦 but really helpful tips and training, thanks man .
I just watched your original video,then I seen this one and since its 2 months ago..I had to watch this..Thanks for the help with your videos..
I watch the old video at least fifty times And I never got my cdl. But im officially in class March 18th and watching the new one now and going to watch it at least 50 times before class starts
How could you not pass after watching over 50 times??? Should only need to watch 10-15 times.
your right turn signal sounded fast. I assume there WAS a light out somewhere. GREAT video though. I just passed my written exams, and now I have 3 weeks of yard training then I'll be a full-on trucker. lol. Thanks for the awesome video.
Yes sir, I do believe I complained about the wind on the last video which shame on me because you really got me through it on the last video. Alright enough shaming me, your first video (as I said) Completely helped me. On another note, ALL examiners are a little different but keep in mind in general know your truck. My examiner pointed out details that I didn’t cover however, the examiner pointed it out and was just seeing if I can point out what I missed.
Great video!
Thank you ..nice Show example.. i dont speak a lot english but i can understand a lot.. God Bless you
Interesting to see how things are different I live here in Virginia and just got my CDL we still use the system where you could get the different types of pre-trip and not just having to do the whole truck
After watching further into the video everything is different from how I tested
Excellent video!! I'll be using this to study for my pre trip portion of the test.
Thanks this video helped me pass my road test today
Hi, i hope you read this .
This is got to be the best video out there, very professional and to the point.
Thank you so much.
I passed my test few months ago. I have my license.
My question, once I apply to a company and go for orientation, am i gonna have to do an EXTENSIVE pre-trip inspection again ? or it doesn't need to be so thorough --i live in California ( don't know if its different here)
Lastly , at my school we learned on a stick shift truck.
I've never driven an automatic, I'm not shure about putting truck in neutral,low speeds,high speeds ,etc.
....if the company only has automatics, would that discualify me?
Again , awesome video! Thank You So Much. 👍👍👍
I like the way you describe the pre trip i think you have done a great job thank you
thank you Sir ! you are the best trainer
Microtech. A man with class.
I take my CDL test Tuesday at the DMV.. this is the video I've settled on watching more than the others because I just like the way the information is presented I like the fact that this guy is an examiner himself so maybe what he's saying is what the examiners are wanting to see ...I don't understand why you get in the truck and put your seat belt on and make sure the examiner puts the seat belt on and then immediately have the examiner get right back out to do a light check...that could've been better planned
GA still have A-B-C or F is everything!
Then in cab and brake test !some miner things changed but still you have to mention everything with extra words!like
PMS
Properly mounted, and secure
NCBB
Not cracked, bent or broken
NMH
Not missing hardware
ABCDF
No Abrasions,bulges, cuts, dry rods, or freight
DOG
No debris oil grease or ice for steps and cat walk.
Not leaking for what ever lines that holds air or fuel or water.
Plus you have to mention all the clamps,bushings,washers and nuts and bolts and seals.they give you 2 hours for pri trips,incab,air,parking and driving but of course you have to pass pri trip before going to incab and brakes then if u pass those u do parking and if you pass then last is road.
Thanks for your video!I basically passed by watching ur 8 years ago video and I’m going again this week for taking off my stick shift restriction .
Also GA is not S A L E only
A is applying that u cant loose 4 PSI in 60 sec
L low warning and buzzer at 60 psi
E emergency brakes pop out 20 to 45 psi.then is a thug test.
your older video helped me pass my CDL in 2016 (ohio) & i let my CDL lapse and had to get it all over again. Now it 2024 i used this video to pass again (colorado) !! THANK YOUUUU.
I start in November watching this video everyday 😆
Im going to watch this 100 times this week. But i think i have it down now
The first 30 minutes was just like getting my Class B’s I’m feeling confident about my A’s
Getting ready to upgrade to A - super helpful!
Thank you so much for this video explains a lot of information study to get my CDL
The best thank you for your time and help you rock bro
Great knowledge, thank you so much for making this video.
Thank you so much for you the best video for ever.
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Very professional and professional thank you very much 2024 🇵🇷Miami Florida.🙏🏻
Also, if you have the time, would you mind showing us how to fill out a log book Properly
A couple of questions...
1. Why would they testing want you to do a tug test/ in cab test first, without checking the king pin/ trailer connections/ locking pin/ ect? That seems like a bad idea.
2. Also, on the brake test, why don't they test the compressor strength (50 to 99 psi) in 3 mins or less?
3. Should not the brake peddle also be pressed during the brake leak test?
This video is very educational thank you
Brautiful presentation. Thank you very much
Thanks for video it's clear and helpful
I'm struggling with the under the hood inspection. Let's hope this vid helps. Listening now
C-coolant
O-oil
P-power steering
love the video.... soooo are we not looking at the slack ajustment any more? Like that was a big thing not a couple of years ago
I blew it up. 😡😪😪😪🤪 today. I need to watch it over again and again 😩
it seems like the some of the right turn signals light does not work 😜, Great video !
Bro ur awesome. Watched every bit.