The pre-trip walk-around — narrated, in order
Lesson 2 of 6 in Pre-Trip Inspection, Hours of Service & ELD · 28 minutes
On the AZ road test, you do a full pre-trip inspection out loud — narrating every check, every system. This lesson is the standard sequence used across most Canadian provinces, with the language to use at each step.
What you'll learn
- Narrate a complete pre-trip inspection in order
- Use the standard verbs ('check for,' 'look for,' 'listen for')
- Demonstrate knowledge of each system to the examiner
- Identify defects that would put a vehicle 'out of service'
From the lesson
The Canadian AZ road test pre-trip is graded harshly because it's the foundation of safe operation. The examiner wants you to demonstrate you actually know what you're checking and what to do if something is wrong. The 30-45 minutes of pre-trip narration is where most candidates fail — not because of language, but because they didn't memorize the sequence. This lesson is the standard sequence. Practice it out loud until you can do it without the script.
Before you start — paperwork and gear
Get organized at the cab door:
• Daily Log / ELD verified for the previous 14 days • Vehicle registration, insurance, CVOR (Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration — Ontario; other provinces use a…