Section 11: Pre-Trip Vi Test

Front 1

The purpose of the _____ ______ ______ test is to determine if the driver knows whether the vehicle is safe to drive.

Back 1

pre-trip vehicle inspection

Front 2

Signs of leaks Leaks/Hoses

Back 2

-puddles on the ground.
-dripping fluids on underside of engine and
transmission.
-Inspect hoses for condition and leaks

Front 3

See that oil level is within safe operating range. Level
must be _________ refill mark.

Back 3

above

Front 4

How to inspect the coolant Level

Back 4

-Inspect reservoir sight glass, or
-If engine is not hot, remove radiator cap and check for visible coolant level.

Front 5

Check for adequate power steering fluid level. Level
must be ___________ refill mark.

Back 5

above

Front 6

Check the following belts for ___________ (up to 3/4 inch play at center of belt), cracks, or frays:
-Power steering belt.
-Water pump belt.
-Alternator belt.
-Air compressor belt.

Back 6

snugness

Front 7

3 things to check Clutch/Gearshift

Back 7

-Depress clutch.
-Place gearshift lever in neutral or (park, for automatic
transmissions).
-Start engine, then release clutch slowly.

Front 8

3 things to make sure Oil Pressure Gauge is working correctly.

Back 8

Check that pressure gauge shows increasing or nor-
mal oil pressure or that the warning light goes off.
If equipped, oil temperature gauge should begin a
gradual rise to the normal operating range

Front 9

Make sure the temperature gauge is working. Temperature should begin to climb to the ________ _______ range or temperature light should be off.

Back 9

normal operating

Front 10

Check that gauges show ___________ and/or generator is charging or that warning light is off.

Back 10

alternator

Front 11

Mirrors should be clean and adjusted properly from the _________ .

Back 11

inside

Front 12

3 important things for Emergency Equipment

Back 12

-spare electrical fuses
-three red reflective triangles
-fire extinguisher

Front 13

Non-power steering:
Check for excessive play by turning steering wheel back and forth. Play should not exceed ___ degrees or about two inches on a 20-inch wheel.

Back 13

10

Front 14

Powersteering:
With the engine __________, check for
excessive play by turning the steering wheel back and forth. Play should not exceed 10 degrees or about two inches on a 20-inch wheel before front left wheel barely moves.

Back 14

running

Front 15

Dash indicators work when which corresponding
lights are turned on:

Back 15

-Left & Right turn signals.
-Four-way emergency flashers.
-High beam headlight.

Front 16

Apply parking brake only and make sure that it will
hold the vehicle by shifting into a ________ ________ and gently pulling against the brake.

Back 16

lower gear

Front 17

Pump the brake pedal _______ times, then hold it down
for five seconds. The brake pedal should not move
(depress) during the five seconds.

Back 17

three

Front 18

If equipped with a hydraulic brake reserve (back-up)
system, with the key _____, depress the brake pedal and listen for the sound of the reserve system electric
motor.

Back 18

off

Front 19

Begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly applying
and releasing the foot brake. Low air warning devices
(buzzer, light, flag) should activate before air pressure
drops below _____ psi.

Back 19

60

Front 20

Slack Adjustors:
The angle between the push rod and adjustor arm
should be a little over _____ degrees when the brakes are released, and not less than 90 degrees when the
brakes are applied.

Back 20

90

Front 21

Slack Adjustors:
When pulled by hand, the brake rod should not move
more than ______ inch with the brakes released.

Back 21

one

Front 22

Check for damaged or bent rims. Rims _________ have
welding repairs.

Back 22

cannot

Front 23

The following 3 items must be inspected on every tire:

Back 23

-Tread depth
-Tire condition
-Tire inflation

Front 24

See that hub ____________ seals and axle seals are not
leaking and, if wheel has a sight glass, oil level is ade-
quate.

Back 24

oil/grease

Front 25

How to check lug nuts:

Back 25

all lug nuts are present, free of cracks and
distortions, and show no signs of loosenes

Front 26

Spacers should be evenly ____________, with the dual
wheels and tires evenly separated.

Back 26

centered

Front 27

Check that doors are not damaged and that they open
and close properly from the ___________.

Back 27

outside.

Front 28

In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses (if
equipped), three red reflective triangles, and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also inspect the following emergency equipment:

Back 28

-Three red-burning flares (fusees).
-A nine-item first-aid kit.

Front 29

In addition to checking the lighting indicators listed in
Section 11.2 of this manual, school bus drivers must
also check the following lighting indicators (internal
panel lights):

Back 29

-amber & red lights indicator
-Strobe light indicator, if equipped

Front 30

Check that the entry door is not damaged, operates
smoothly, and closes securely from the ___________.

Back 30

inside

Front 31

Make sure that all ___________ exits are not damaged,
operate smoothly, and close securely from the
inside.

Back 31

emergency