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14 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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Approaching the vehicle... |
Look for leaks under the bus that would be a concern, oil, coolant, brake fluid |
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Top of the bus |
Clearance Lights - Securely mounted, no breaks, cracks or discoloration Reflective Tape - Visible and Not Torn Amber & Red Student Lights - Securely Mounted, no breaks, cracks or discoloration Windshield - Clean, no breaks, windshield wipers are securely mounted with adequate rubber Left & Right Turn Signals - Securely Mounted, no breaks, cracks or discoloration Headlights and lower turn signals - Securely mounted, no breaks, cracks or discoloration Reflective Tape on front bumper - no peeling, bumper securely mounted, tow hooks are in place |
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Driver Side Window |
Driver Side Mirrors - Clean, Securely Mounted, no cracks/breaks Student Stop Sign - Securely Mounted, no breaks cracks or discoloration Breaker Box - Identify breaker switches, breakers are intact Battery Box - No corrosion, cables attached, no leaks Left Crossover Mirror - Securely Mounted, no breaks, cracks Right Crossover Mirror - Securely Mounted, no breaks, cracks Passenger Side Mirrors - Securely Mounted, clean, no breaks or cracks |
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Drivers Side of Engine |
Oil Dipstick - Oil should be above fill line or full, engine is off Transmission dipstick - Engine is operating temp, fluid above fill line or full Coolant - Above fill line or full, no leaks, securely mounted, cracks or breaks Power Steering Fluid - Fill line, Hoses and connections are secure, no cracks, breaks or bubbles, no leaks Brake Fluid - Fill line, hoses and lines intact, no leaks, breaks bubbles Power Steering Pump - mounted, breaks, cracks Steering Column - Mounted, no damage Steering Box - Mounted to frame, no leaks, cracks Steering Linkage - mounted, no leaks or damage Frame - Cracks, damages, illegal welds, only factory holes Shock - mounted, mounts secure, cracks, damages, no leaks Leaf Springs - No damage, cracks/breaks, none missing Leaf Spring Mounts - Front & back, secure, no damage Leaf Spring U-Bolts - Attached, in place, no illegal welds |
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Tire |
Brake Line - To brake are is secure, no cracks, damage or leaks Rotor & Disc System - Mounted & secure Wheel (rim) - No cracks, damages, illegal welds Inside of Tire - No splits, cracks or bubbles Top of Tire - Even Tread wear, no less than 4/32nds tread depth, inflation is good, air pressure checked with air guage Outside of Tire - no splits, cracks or bubbles Outside of Wheel (rim) - No splits, damages, illegal welds Lug Nuts - Securely mounted, none missing, no shiny metal or stripped threads Center Hub - Mounted, no excessive grease, all lug nuts present |
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Passenger side of Engine |
Alternator - Securely mounted, wires securely attached Drive Belt - No cracks, tears or stripping, no more than 3/4ths play Water Pump - Securely mounted, bolts present and no leaks Windshield Washer Reservoir - Flued Level above fill line |
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Passenger Exterior |
Passenger Loading Door - Catwalk or Steps - Fuel Door - No leaks and fuel cage in place Clearance Lights - Clearance Markers - Windows - No breaks Emergency Windows Identified Reflective Tape |
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Rear Axle |
Drive Shaft Drive Shaft Hook Exhaust Pipe Frame Torque Arm Torque Arm Mounts U-Bolts on Back Axle |
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Rear Tires |
Brake Lines Inside of Wheels Tops of Tires - 2/32nds Outside of Tires - Outside of Wheels - Lug Nuts - Budd Spacing - no debris Rear Axle Seal -
Air Bag Mounts Mud Flaps |
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Back of Bus |
Clearance Lights Amber/Red Student Lights Reflective Tape Tail Lights, Turn Signal and Backup Lights Emergency Exit Door Red Markers/Dots Bumper - Tow hooks, reflective tape Exhaust Pipe - 2 inches so no exhaust in cab |
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Front Inside of Bus |
Fire Extinguisher - Body Fluid Cleanup - First Aid Kit - Student Mirror - Driver Seat - Box with 3 reflective triangles - Seats secure - Windows Clear - All 8 Emergency Exits Marked - Floor - Free of debris and trip hazards Back Door Operates Correctly |
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Sitting in Drivers Seat |
SEATBELT FIRST LIGHTS SECOND FOOT ON BRAKE THIRD Parking Brake Gear Shifter Oil Pressure Gauge - 40-60 Engine Temp. Gauge - 180-190 Transmission Temp Gauge - 170-180 Amp/Voltmeter - 12-16 Hazard Light Switch - Turn Signal (both directions) Windshield Wipers and Windshield washer Horn Turn on Fans Turn on Defroster (demonstrate with air flow) Turn on Switches for All Heaters Mirror Adjusting Switches Windshield is Clean Driver Dome Light Passenger Light Noise Suppression Switch - (kill noise for railroad trax) Master Switch -> Ambers Lights, Red Lights, Turn Signals, Brake Lights, Emergency Flashers, Backup Lights Bright Lights Get out of Seat and open back door to show back door alarm BACK TO SEAT WITH SEAT BELT ON FOR BRAKE TEST |
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Brake Test |
IN THIS ORDER: Pump Brake 3 times and hold Parking Brake Test - Foot on brakes, parking brakes on, rev engine to 1k rpms for 3 seconds Bus Back to Neutral Service Brake Test - Drive forward and stop firmly to demonstrate strength of brakes |
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Finish |
FIRST Set Parking Brake Tell Examiner you are done |
