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Copyright © by Circle “B” Inc. 2008 All Rights Reserved

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VEHICLE INSPECTION GUIDE

“ The Quality Training Company “

CERTIFIEDCALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

BUS DRIVER INSTRUCTOR AND TRAINER

Steve T. Boyd – Instructor & Trainer

Typical Bus Inspection

ACTION 1: Left side of Bus General Condition Left Front WheelACTION 2: Front of Bus Condition of Windshield Condition of Wipers Lights and reflectorsACTION 3: All Items as done on left side.ACTION 4: Right Side of Bus Windows Lettering Fuel Tank Right Rear Wheels Mirrors and Brackets Clearance LightsACTION 5: Rear of Bus All Lights Exhaust Pipe Bumper License Plate Emergency ExitsACTION 6: Left Side of Bus All items as done on right side Battery Compartment

FRONT WHEELS

SIDE OF VEHICLE

REAR WHEELS

EXHAUST PIPETail Lights, Turn Signals, Brake, Back-Up lights, Clearance Lamps \, Four-Way Hazard Lights

Headlights – Clearance LightsSignals - Lettering

Vehicle Inspection GuideThis guide breaks down the vehicle inspection into 6 steps.

Some steps MUST be done in the correct order, (STEP 2 must be done prior to starting the bus) however, you can change the order of STEPS IV, V, and VI

It is important to note that lights and other electrical equipment that use VOLTAGE should be turned on after the bus is running and the Alternator has started working. This will extend the life of the Alternator and Battery.

NEVER LEAVE THE BUS UNATTENDED WHILE IT IS RUNNING

STEP I; THE APPROACH

STEP II: UNDERCARRIAGE

STEP III: STARTING THE BUS

STEP IV: EXTERIOR

STEP V: INTERIOR

STEP VI: BRAKE CHECK

This pre-trip guide was developed to help you do a complete and through inspection on your bus. Not all items will be applicable to your bus:

STEP I – THE APPROACH

APPROACH: Over-all condition of vehicle as you approach it, look for anything unusual, items dangling from the under carriage, excessive fluid leaks. Etc.

General Engine Condition

Oil – for level and color

Belts – tension and wear (not more than 1 inch twist)

Hoses – good condition and secured (not cracked or bulging)

Electrical wiring – not frayed, broken or corroded

Fuel Cap – present and secure (not leaking) [may be on either side of bus / both sides)

Power steering fluid – level (not dirty – good color)

Water / Coolant – proper level (not rusted – good color)

Battery – secure, no excessive corrosion

Transmission fluid – proper level not dirty – good color)

THE UNDERCARRIAGE

STEP III – STARTING THE BUS

Turn ignition on – Check oil light and buzzer / warning lights

START ENGINE

Check all gauges – working properly and the function of each gauge

Turn on all lights / Turn on right turn signal / high beams

FRONT OF BUS

DRIVER’S SIDE OF BUS

REAR OF BUS

DOOR SIDE OF BUS

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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STEP IV - EXTERIOR

FRONT OF BUSRight Flat Mirror (secured to bus / mirror glass not cracked or broken)

Clearance Light (working / not cracked or broken)

Windshields (not cracked or broken)

Wipers (proper tension / not cracked or broken)

Right Turn Signal (works / not cracked or broken)

High Beams (working / lens not cracked or broken)

License Plate (secure to bus)

Bumper (secure to bus)

Lettering (if applicable) (is legible)

Left Flat Mirror (secured to bus / mirror glass not cracked or broken)

Drivers Window (works properly)

Front Side Clearance Light (works / not cracked or broken)

Windows (not cracked or broken)

Middle clearance light – works (not cracked or broken)

DRIVER’S SIDE OF BUS

Left right side clearance – works (not cracked or broken)

Windows (not cracked or broken)

Middle clearance lamp – works (not cracked or broken)

Lettering (if applicable) (is legible)

Left Flat Mirror (secured to bus / mirror glass not cracked or broken)

Front Side Clearance Light (works / not cracked or broken)

RIGHT REAR DUALS / TAG (if applicable)

LEFT SIDE TIRESFRONT TIRES:

Tread depth NOT LESS 4/32 inchSide walls – abrasions, bulges or cutsWheel – cracks, dents, welds, valve stemLug nuts – tight / no rust or rooster tailsHub nuts – tight / no excessive leakageFront Reflector (not cracked or broken)Lettering (legible)Top Middle Clearance Light (working / not cracked or broken)

LEFT REAR DUALS / TAG (if applicable)

REAR TIRES: RECAPS OR RETREADS OK – NO REGROOVEDHand or tire thumper between duals – (no obstructions)Tread depth NOT LESS 2/32 inchSide walls – abrasions, bulges or cutsWheel – cracks, dents, welds, valve stemLug nuts – tight / no rust or rooster tailsHub nuts – tight / no excessive leakage

REAR OF BUS

Clearance Lights (not cracked or broken)

Left turn signal – works (not cracked or broken)

Parking Brake lights – works (not cracked or broken)

Bumper – secured to bus

License Plate – secured to bus

License Plate Light – works (not cracked or broken)

Lettering - legible

DOOR SIDE OF BUS

Rear right side clearance – works (not cracked or broken)

Windows (not cracked or broken)

Middle clearance lamp – works (not cracked or broken)

Lettering (if applicable) (is legible)

Right Flat Mirror (secured to bus / mirror glass not cracked or broken)

Front Side Clearance Light (works / not cracked or broken)

Fuel Cap (secure and not leaking) [may be on either side of bus / or both sides]

RIGHT REAR DUALS / TAG (if applicable)

DOOR SIDE TIRESFRONT TIRES:

Tread depth NOT LESS 4/32 inchSide walls – abrasions, bulges or cutsWheel – cracks, dents, welds, valve stemLug nuts – tight / no rust or rooster tailsHub nuts – tight / no excessive leakageFront Reflector (not cracked or broken)Lettering (legible)Top Middle Clearance Light (working / not cracked or broken)

REAR DUALS / TAG (if applicable)

REAR TIRES: RECAPS OR RETREADS OK – NO REGROOVEDHand or tire thumper between duals – (no obstructions)Tread depth NOT LESS 2/32 inchSide walls – abrasions, bulges or cutsWheel – cracks, dents, welds, valve stemLug nuts – tight / no rust or rooster tailsHub nuts – tight / no excessive leakage

ENGINE COMPARTMENTGeneral Engine Condition

Oil – for level and color

Belts – tension and wear (not more than 1 inch twist)

Hoses – good condition and secured (not cracked or bulging)

Electrical wiring – not frayed, broken or corroded

Power steering fluid – level (not dirty – good color)

Water / Coolant – proper level (not rusted – good color)

Battery – secure, no excessive corrosion

Transmission fluid – proper level not dirty – good color)

INTERIOR

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

DRIVER’S COMPARTMENT

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

Seats – backs and bottoms (secure to bus)

Windows – explain Emergency Exit (open one on each side)

Floor – (no obstructions)

Lights – work (not cracked or broken)

Emergency Hatches (if applicable)

SPECIAL CERTIFICATE [CHP292] Check First Before Anything

DRIVER’S COMPARTMENTAll Controls – (operate each control on dash) (if bus has central warning light switch/operate)

Interior lights

Heaters & defrosters

Fans

Windshield wipers

Mirrors

Drivers seat

Horns

Sun visors

Registration – Insurance Card – CHP Certificate [check before anything]

First aid kit (if applicable)

Fire extinguisher (4:BC SPAB) (8:BC School Bus)

Reflectors (3 self standing)

STEP VI – BRAKE CHECK

Static Air – Not more than 2psi in 1 minute – Break AppliedApplied Air – Not more than 3psi in 1 minute – Break ReleasedLow Air Warning – 2 audible & visual – Before 60 on DAS

Emergency Stopping System – between 40 and 20 psi

Parking Brake – Bus MUST NOT roll / Build up to about 90psi – Stop Bus With Brake KnobBrake Check – 2 at about 5 MPH – NOT pulling to left or right

Air Governor Cut-In - before 85psi / Cut Out - Before 130psi

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