Mississippi Commercial Driver Test

Study Guide

For KLLM Students Only

All Parts Should Be

Properly Mounted and Secured

In Cab Inspection

Seat(Safety) Belt
Safe Start
Temperature Gauge
Oil Pressure Gauge
Voltmeter
Primary /Secondary Air
Gauge
City Horn/ Air Horn

Heater/Defroster
Windshield /Mirrors
Wipers/Washers
Park Brake
Service Brake/ABS
Air Brake Check

Mirrors
Wipers/ Washers

Seat/Safety Belt
Windshield

Air Horn(Not Pictured)

Voltmeter Gauge

Air Gauges(Primary/Secondary)
Temperature Gauge

Heater/Defroster

Oil Gauge

Light Switch

City Horn

High Beam/Low Beam

Left/Right Turn Signal
Windshield Wiper/ Washer Fluid

4-way Flasher(Red Triangle)

Not Pictured

Spring Breaks
(Trailer Break Not Shown)

Pre-Trip Inspection
Includes Parts A, B, and C

Front of Vehicle

Clearance Lights
Windshield
Windshield Wiper
Left/Right Turn Signals
High Beam Low Beams
4-Way Flashers
Marker
Reflectors

Clearance Lights

Windshield Wiper

Windshield
Left/Right Turn Signal
4 Way Flasher
Reflector

High Beam
Low Beam
Under
Truck

Remember to name each light.

If you miss one light out of the group, no point will be given.

Under Tractor Hood- Passenger Side

Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir/Cap

A/C Hoses
Upper Radiator Hose
Alternator/Alternator Belt

Windshield Wiper Fluid/Cap Reservoir

Make sure its filled to proper level

A/C Hoses
Not cracked, no cuts no leaks

Upper Radiator Hose

Not cracked, no cuts, no leaks

Alternator/Alternator Belt
Not cuts, no frays, not broken, no more than inch of slack

Under Tractor Hood- Driver Side

Coolant Reservoir
Thermostat Hose
Lower Radiator Hose
Water Pump
Oil Dip Stick/Cap
Air Compressor/Air Lines
Power Steering Reservoir/
Cap

Power Steering Hose

Upper Power Steering
Linkage
Steering Gear Box
Lower Power Steering
Linkage

Coolant Reservoir/Cap
Not cracked, sealed properly, no leaks, filled to proper level

Thermostat Hose
Not Cracked, no cuts, no leaks

Lower Radiator Hose

Not cracked, no cuts, no leaks

Water Pump
Not cracked, not broken, not missing, no leaks

Oil Dipstick
Not cracked, not broken, not bent, sealed properly, no leaks, filled to
proper level

Oil Cap
Not, missing, not broken, sealed properly, no leaks

Air Compressor/Air Lines

Not cracked, no cuts, no leaks, not bent, not broken

Power Steering Reservoir/ Cap/ Power Steering Hose

Not cracked, sealed properly, no cuts, no leaks, filled to proper level

Upper Steering Linkage

Not bent, not broken, no more than 1 inch play left or right- 2 inches
total

Gear Box
Not bent, broken, not missing, no leaks

Lower Steering Linkage

Not bent, not broken, not missing

Shocks
No Leaks

Spring Mounts
Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds

Springs
Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds

U Bolts
Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds

Brake Line/Brake Chamber

Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Leaks

Slack Adjuster/ Push Rods

Not Cracked Not Broken, No Illegal Welds

Brake Drum/ Brake Lining

Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds

Tire/Rim/Lug Nuts/Oil Hub Seal

Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds
ICD

4-way Flasher/Turn Signal/Marker

Amber in color, no moisture

Steps
Not Cracked Not Broken, No Illegal Welds, No Debris

Door
Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds

Mirror
Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Sticker, Clean

Weather Stripping
Installed properly

Fire Extinguisher/Triangles/Fuses

Emergency Equipment

Air Lines
Electrical(Green) Supply(Red) Service(Blue)

Fuel Tank/Cap/ Leaks

Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds, No Leaks

Cat Walk/ Steps

Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds

Exhaust/ Drive Shaft

Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds

Frame
Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds

Splash Guard
Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds

Spring Mounts
Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds

Springs/ U Bolts
Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds

Air Bags/ Air Bag Mounts

Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds

Slack Adjuster & Push Rods/Shocks

(Not Shown)

Torque Arm
Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds

Kingpin(Not Shown)

Skid
Plate

Slide Pins

Coupling Continued
Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds, Not Missing

Apron/Gap

Safety Latch/
Release Arm

Platform

Mounting Bolts

Coupling System
Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds, Not Missing

Lights
Turn Signal, 4 way Flasher, Tail, Brake, Clearance

Axle Spacers
No Space/gaps

Tire/Rim/Lug Nuts/Oil Hub Seal

Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds
ICD

Trailer- Front
Header Board
Lights & Reflectors

Clearance Light

Header Board
Amber in color, no moisture

Trailer Side

Landing Gear
Frame/ Tandem Release Bar
Door Tie Backs
Lights & Reflectors

Landing Gear
Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds, not missing

MDOT Reflector Tape

Lights
Amber in Color, no moisture

Spring Mounts
Shocks

Rear Suspension
Other parts are the same as tractor suspension

U Bolts/ Springs
Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds

Tandem Release Bar

Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds

Door Tie Back

Not missing

ABS/Marker
No moisture

Back of Trailer

Doors & Ties

Hinges
Lights
Reflectors
Reflective Tape

Doors/Lights/Reflective Tape/ Clearance

Outside Lights(Turn Signal, 4 way Flashers)
Inside Lights( Tail Light, Brake Light)

Door Latch/Hinges
Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds, not mising

Door Tie Back

Not Cracked, Not Broken, No Illegal Welds, not missing

Splash Guard
Not missing