I.   Describe the operation and maintenance checks for tractor and trailer air brakes, tractor under hood components, lights, mirrors, and connections on tractors and trailers with an 80% accuracy on written and verbal tests.

 II. Conduct pre inspection with 100% accuracy on the Colorado CDL Driving Test.

 III. Demonstrating knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures by scoring an 80% on written and verbal tests.

 IV. Demonstrating approved driving practices in inclement weather during driving instruction and on written tests with 80% accuracy.

 I. Understanding the importance of vehicle maintenance

  A. Understanding tractor components

  1. Air brakes

  2. Under hood check points

  3. Lights and mirrors

  4. Signal lights

  B. Understanding Trailer components

  1. Brakes

  2. Lights

  3.   Connections

 

 II. Conducting a pre-trip inspection

  A. Approaching the vehicle

  B. Setting up procedures for the walk around inspection

  C. Identifying system components

 

 III. Conducting the post-trip inspection

  A. Procedures for post-trip inspection

  B. Reporting inspection findings

  C. Vehicle condition report

  1. Federal requirements

  2. Components included in report

 

 IV. Preventive Maintenance

  A. Checking Fluids

  B. Checking lubrication

  C. Checking belts

  D. Checking tires

 

 V. Driving under inclement conditions

  A. Rain

  1. Light rain

  a. Slick roads

  b. Poor visibility due to road spray

  2. Heavy rain

  a. Hydroplaning

  b. Low visibility

  c. Glare

  B. Wind

  1. Gusts

  2. Steady wind speed

  C. Snow

  1. Visibility

  a. Low visibility

  b. Sun glare

  c. Hypnotic affect

  d. Fatigue

  2. Affect on road conditions

  a. Deep snow

  b. Frozen snow

  i. Speed

  ii. Maneuvering

  iii. Tire chains

  3. Severe snow conditions

  D. Ice

  1. Clear ice

  2. Black ice

  E. Dust

  F. Fog

  G. Sunshine

  1. Glare

  2. Reflections

  3. Mirages

  H. Time of day

  1. Dusk

  2. Night time

  3. Dawn