Posted by Bob M on May 01, 2013 at 09:30:28 from (67.240.170.161):
In Reply to: CDL requirements posted by the Unforgiven on May 01, 2013 at 08:04:31:
Sounds like you dropped thru a loophole or something. You experience sure never would have happened here in NY!
In 1969 in I had to perform an extensive pre-trip inspection with the examiner prior to doing the driving portion of my CDL (a "chauffeur license" back then) road test. All around/under the truck check tires, wheel lugs/clamps, spring mounts, brake slack adjusters, test ALL lights for function, etc. Then under the hood for coolant/oil levels and belts. Only when this was complete did we go inside the cab.
And once in the cab a bunch more inspection items like steering wheel free play, low air pressure buzzer test, horn, wipers, mirrors, etc. before starting the engine. Then start up and check gages, compressor cut in/cut out pressures, service brake apply leak down, park brake test, etc.
Had to complete all this to the examiner's satisfaction before he would commence the road test. Perhaps it was because I was a teenager (you could get your truck license at age 18 and I was a long-haired college student back then). I don't know....
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