Class A CDL Pre-Trip Inspection / New Modernized CDL Test

Jeff from Apex CDL Institute explains how to do a Pre-Trip examination for the new modernized Class A CDL Exam.

Before using this method, make sure your state has adopted the 2022 CDL test model. If they are still using the 2015 test model, please use our old video.

00:00 Introduction
07:13 Pre-Trip Begins
18:19 Air Brake Check
23:42 Exterior of Vehicle Check

[luciomarquez]

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.

[flscurlock]

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!

[tyronehenry]

This guy is a very good teacher. This is a good video for new CDL drivers trying to get their license. Thanks for sharing

[gelhorner]

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🙌🏽🤝🏽

[juandominguez]

You are a legend you helped so many of us pass our pre trip salute to you good sir

[guycoxe]

I tested today out of Pennsylvania with your pretrip 2/16/24…. One and done!!!! I have no restrictions awesome video

[jacksonlawrence]

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 😂

[LataushaTheAuthor]

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.

[kashmerlangston]

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.

[ernestovasquez]

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!

[joeylefebvre]

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.

[antoniogross]

YYYAAAYYY I just passed my pre trip thanks to this video...thanks Jeff

[johnigulu]

Also congratulations to everyone and any who passed and good luck to those of us that will be taking the test🙏🏽

[shannonmoore]

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.

[cruzpreciado]

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🥰

[BeenCbfw]

You can tell when someone has a significant pay raise this video compared to the one 8 years ago congratulations 🎉

[rsxch_fivianolegacy]

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 !!

[dtxkongdtxfood]

I obtained my cdl with ur last video 4 years ago. Here to see whats new .Thnks

[joshuasepulveda]

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

[earlellis]

Thanks to yall i pass my CDL test today here in Houston, Tx....Thanks for this video