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25 Cards in this Set
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Rear Suspension System |
Springs: mounted secure, check for cracked or broken springs Spring mount/torque arm: mounted secure, not cracked or broken or missing components U-Bolts: not cracked, nor missing and securely mounted Shock absorbers/airbags: mounted secure, not leaking |
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Rear Brake System: |
Brake chamber: not cracked, mounted and secure Brake drum: not cracked, broken, no debris, mounted n secure Brake lining: no debris/oil- minimum of 1/4 of lining required Brakes lines/hose/couplings: not worn, not leaking, mounted and secure Slack adjusters/push rod: not cracked or broken, mounted and secure (Push rods should not move no more than 1” with the brakes released when pulled by hand.) |
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Rear Brake System: |
Brake chamber: not cracked, mounted and secure Brake drum: not cracked, broken, no debris, mounted n secure Brake lining: no debris/oil- minimum of 1/4 of lining required Brakes lines/hose/couplings: not worn, not leaking, mounted and secure Slack adjusters/push rod: not cracked or broken, mounted and secure (Push rods should not move no more than 1” with the brakes released when pulled by hand.) |
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Rear Passenger Door |
Door glass top y bottom: not cracked or broken Rubber door glass seal: not cracked or torn Reflector - Amber in color: secure, not cracked or broken. Courtesy Door Lights (2): secure, not cracked or broken Courtesy Doors Light Seals (2): not cracked or torn |
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Safe Start |
A. Verbalize, “I am checking my seat belt to see it is not worn, torn, and latches and is secure. B. Verbalize, “I am starting my Safe Start Procedure.” C. Verbalize, “I am verifying the bus is in neutral and the parking brake is set, the ABS light is on. Verbalize, “I can now safely start the bus.” D. Verbalize,”The ABS light went off went off and battery gauges (24-Volt, 12-Volt bottom) are working.
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Cut-In and Cut-Out Tests: Air Compressor |
Verbalize, “I am going to start with the, “Cut-In” test. The air compressor Cut-In should |
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A. Cut-In and Cut-Out Tests: Air Compressor |
Verb, “I am going to start with “Cut-In” test. The air compressor Cut-In should be no less than 85 PSI. Then I am going to look for my “Cut-Out”. The normal range for my “Cut-Out” is between 110 and 130 PSI, but not to exceed 140 PSI. |
1. The Air Gage MUST be at cut out before you start the test. 2. Push the service brake pedal to the floor, the release and count 7 seconds as follows: “One-One thousand, Two-One thousand, etc (Verbalize the counting.) 3. Observe the air gage for “positive movement. 5. Once positive movement has been achieved, verbalize, “My Cut-In is at _______PSI.” 6. Turn on the “Fast Idle” switch and continue to watch the gauge needle until positive movement has stopped. 7.VERBALIZE “My Cut-Out is _____ PSI.” 8. Turn off the “Fast Idle” switch. |
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B. Low Air Pressure and Spring Brake Pop-Up Tests |
Verbalize, “I am now going to test for my Low Air Pressure Waring Alerts and Spring Brake Pop-Up. For my Low-Air Warning Test, I should have a warning light come on and alarm/buzzer must activate between 55 and 75 PSI. For my Spring Brake Test, my PARKING BRAKE SHOULD POP UP BETWEEN 20 and 45 PSI.” |
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Applied Test |
Verbalize, “I am now going to perform the Applied Brake Test.I should loose no more 3 PSI within 1 minute. |
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Met or Not Met |
VERBALIZE: “I have met my minimum COLA requirements.” Or “I have not met my minimum COLA requirements, but, have met theManufactures requirements.” |
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Brake Tests |
1.Parking Brake Test a. With the engine running, apply the Service Brake and hold b. Place the transmission in “Drive.” c. Release the Service Brake, bus should not move 2. Interlock Test a. Apply pressure to the Service Brake. b. Release the Parking Brake c. Verify the transmission is in “Drive.” d. Open the rear door. Verify the “Green” “Inter-lock indicator” is illuminated. r.Slowly release pressure from the Service. The bus should not move, and the Accelerator pedal should be disengaged. 3. Rolling Stop Test a.Re-apply pressure to the Service Brake. b. Move the Door Lever back to the center “Both Doors Closed” position. c. Verify the Parking Brake is released, and the transmission is in “Drive” and the ABS light isn’t on. d. Slowly release pressure on the Service Brake and allow the bus to move forward 3-5 mph. e. Firmly apply pressure to the Service Brake. f. The Bus should not pull Left or Right and come to a complete stop. |
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Front of Bus |
5 Amber Clearance lights: Secure, working, not cracked or broken Destination Sign and its Seal: Not cracked, broken or torn, operational Windshields: Not cracked, broken/chipped, no illegal stickers Rubber Seal around Sign: Not missing, worn, or torn Wiper Arms: Secure, proper tension, hoses aren’t leaking Wiper Blades: Not cracked or torn Windshield Washer Fluid Fill: Cap is secure, not leaking Left/Right Reflectors Amber in Color: Not cracked or torn. License Plate: Secure and legible, DOT stickers in place. Headlights High and Low Beams working Not cracked or broken, secure Bumper: Secure, no major damage Front Right Reflector- Amber in color: Not cracked or torn Dual Purpose Amber Right/Left Turn Light & 4 Way: Not cracked or broken, secure, working Bicycle Rack (if installed): Secure, pins are in place, guards extend and extract |
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Curbside of Bus, Continued... |
5 Windows - Glass Top n Bottom: Not cracked or Broken 5 Windows - Glass Seal: not cracked or torn Side Destination Sign: working Dual Purpose Amber Right Turn & 4 Way: secure, not cracked or broken Turn Signal Seal: not cracked or torn Kneeling Light -Amber: secure, cracked or broken Kneeling Light Seal: not cracked or torn |
*Ask the examiner if they would like you to demonstrate the Kneeling Light and Courtesy Lights. If yes, proceed to driver’s seat, press the left n right turn signal buttons at the same time to initiate the light test. Once you activate the test it will run 2 minutes. It will turn off automatically. |
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Front Tire • listen btwn the tire guard and tire for air leaks from the suspension or brake systems • look btwn tire guard and tire for obstructions |
Tire Splash Guard: secure, not cracked or broken Mud flap: secure, hot hanging or touching the tire Inflammation: tire should be inflated btwn 90 to 120 PSI Valve stem: secure (capped or not) no leaks C-condition of the tire sidewall: no cuts, bubbles or cords showing D- tread depth: no les than 4/32” cannot be re-capped or re-grooved tire, evenly worn Rim: no cracks, dents, leaks, rust trails or welds Lug nuts: all present and secure, no rust trails Hub seal bolts: all present abs secure no leaks |
Turn Wheel-Behind the Tire |
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Brake System |
Brake Chamber: not cracked, mounted secure Brake drum: not cracked, broken, no debris and mounted securely Brake lining: no debris/oil - minimum of 1/4 of lining required Brake lines/hoses/couplings: not worn, not leaking, mounted and secured Slack Adjuster/Push Rod: not cracked or broken, mounted y secure (Push rods should not move more than 1” w/the brakes released when pulled by hand.) |
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Suspension System |
Springs: mounted, secure, check for cracked or broken springs Spring Mounts/U-Bolts: Mounted, secure, not cracked or broken, not missing bolts or bushings. Shock Absorbers/Airbag: mounted, secure, not leaking |
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Rear Passenger Door |
Door glass top y bottom: not cracked or broken Rubber door glass seal: not cracked or torn Reflector - Amber in color: secure, not cracked or broken. Courtesy Door Lights (2): secure, not cracked or broken Courtesy Doors Light Seals (2): not cracked or torn |
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Rear Tire(s) Listen between the tire guard and tires for leaks from the air bags or break systems. Look between tire guard and tires for obstructions. |
Tire guard: not cracked or broken Mud flap: secure I-inflation: tire should be inflated btwn 90-120 psi Dual valve stems: secure (capped or not), no leaks C-condition of the tire sidewall: no cuts bubbles or cords showing D- tread depth: no less 2/32” : can be recapped re-grooved tire Rim: no cracks, dents, leaks, rust, or welds Lug nuts: all present and secure, no rust trails Axel seal bolts: all present and secure no leaks Dual tire/bud space: no and the space between tires can be no less than 2”.
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Rear Brake System: |
Brake chamber: not cracked, mounted and secure Brake drum: not cracked, broken, no debris, mounted n secure Brake lining: no debris/oil- minimum of 1/4 of lining required Brakes lines/hose/couplings: not worn, not leaking, mounted and secure Slack adjusters/push rod: not cracked or broken, mounted and secure (Push rods should not move no more than 1” with the brakes released when pulled by hand.) |
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Rear Suspension System |
Springs: mounted secure, check for cracked or broken springs Spring mount/torque arm: mounted secure, not cracked or broken or missing components U-Bolts: not cracked, nor missing and securely mounted Shock absorbers/airbags: mounted secure, not leaking |
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Rear of Bus |
5 red clearance lights: secure, working, not cracked or broken Red center brake light: not cracked, broken, working Rear destination sign: secure, not cracked or broken, working Rubber seal around sign: not cracked or torn 2 amber brake warning ⚠️ lights: not cracked or broken, working Dual Purpose Amber turn & 4 way lights: not cracked or broken Exhaust pipe: secure, no black smoke Dual Purpose red brake & running lights: not cracked or broken Reverse lights: not cracked or broken Rubber seals: not cracked or torn License plates n registration tags: secure n legible License plate light: secure, not cracked or broken Rear red reflectors (2): secure, not cracked or torn Rear bumper: secure, no major damage CNG FUEL sticker: legible, not cracked or torn |
* Ask examiner if they would like you demonstrate to operation of the reverse lights. If yes, proceed to driver’s seat. Press the left n right turn signal buttons at the same time, activate test of the reverse lights and backup warning device. Once initiated it will shut off automatically. (Approx. 2 mins) |
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Engine Compartment |
Engine compartment door n handles: secure not cracked or broken and closes properly Locate water temperature gauge: red temperature Locate oil pressure gauge: read oil temperature Engine control box: secure (ID/Explain switches *****move the engine run switch to OFF***** Drive shaft: securely mounted not cracked or bent u-joints present no debris |
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Rear curbside |
DOT Registration: clear n legible Dual Purpose amber right turn n 4 way: secure not cracked or broken Turn signal seal: not cracked or torn Battery compartment: secure caps present no: sparks, corrosion, leaks, or orders Battery master switch: secure and in on position Fuel door: caps present n secure not leaking or oders |
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Rear curbside |
DOT Registration: clear n legible Dual Purpose amber right turn n 4 way: secure not cracked or broken Turn signal seal: not cracked or torn Battery compartment: secure caps present no: sparks, corrosion, leaks, or orders Battery master switch: secure and in on position Fuel door: caps present n secure not leaking or oders |
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Rear of bus 🚌 |
5 rear clearance lights: secure working not cracked or broken Red center brake lights: not cracked or broken working Rear destinations sign: not cracked or torn Rubber seal around sign: not cracked or torn 2 amber brake warning lights: not cracked or broken working Dual Purpose amber turn n 4 way lights: not cracked or broken Exhaust pipe: secure no black smoke Dual Purpose red brake n running lights: not cracked or broken Reverse lights: not cracked or broken Rubber seals: not cracked or torn License plate n registration: secure n legible License plate lights: secure not cracked or broken Rear red reflectors (2): secure not cracked or torn Rear bumper: secure no major damage CNG Fuel sticker: legible not cracked or torn
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Look under the rear of bus and verify that there are no hanging wires or leaks Ask examiner if they would like you to demonstrate the operation of the reverse lights. If yes, proceed to driver’s seat. Press the left n right turn signal buttons at the same time, activate test of the reverse lights and back up warning device. Once initiated it will shut off automatically (approximately two minutes) |
