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What are the 15 sections of the bus I need to inspect? (In order) |
1. Approach the bus 2. Entering the bus 3. Brake tests 4. Driver's area 5. Interior of the bus 6. Front of the bus 7. Engine compartment 8. Driver's side 9. Under the vehicle 10. Rear suspension 11. Rear brakes 12. Rear wheels 13. Rear of vehicle 14. Passenger's side 15. Exterior of the bus |
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Approaching the bus - what are the steps? (What am I supposed to say?) |
Under the bus - no leaks, puddles, nothing hanging Overall impression - front bumper is parallel to the ground. If it wasn't, could be suspension or tire problems. No obstructions or potential problems around the bus |
What would the signs of problems be? |
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Entering the bus - what are the steps? (In order) |
Service door - service door windows - hand rails - step light - steps and walkway - fire extinguisher - first aid kit - body fluid clean up kit - three warning triangles - extra fuses pouch - passenger door switch - safe start - start the bus |
Just the overall steps from opening the door to sitting in the driver's seat for the first time |
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Entering the bus: Service door - what do I need to notice and say? |
Door opens and closes freely Seals are not ripped, torn, or frayed |
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Entering the bus: Service door windows - what do I need to notice and say? |
No obstructions or damage to the glass Clean with no illegal stickers |
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Entering the bus: hand rails - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Rails are securely mounted. Touch and pull on all handrails |
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Entering the bus: Step light - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Light is securely mounted and not cracked or damaged |
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Entering the bus: Steps and walkway- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Steps are clear of obstructions Treads are not loose or worn excessively |
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Entering the bus: Fire Extinguisher - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Is securely mounted, fully charged and has an up to date inspection sticker |
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Entering the bus: First aid kit - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely mounted and is fully stocked |
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Entering the bus: Body fluid clean up kit - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Kit is securely mounted and fully stocked |
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Entering the bus: three warning triangles - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Triangles are folded flat and placed into storage container. Container is securely mounted |
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Entering the bus: extra fuse pouch - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Point to attached pouch and extra fuses. (Insurance and registration cards are also located here) |
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Entering the bus: passenger door switch - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
"In an emergency I would push this switch towards the back of the bus to release the air pressure so that I could push the passenger loading doors open" (Activate switch to close doors) |
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Entering the bus: safe start - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Point out gear selector - "I have a 5-speed automatic transmission" Demonstrate each gear (R, D, 4, 2, 1)- "My gears lock in all positions" |
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Entering the bus: start the bus - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Ensure the gear selector is in neutral Ensure the parking brake is applied before starting the bus. Start engine and turn on headlights |
What 2 things do I need to do before actually starting it? |
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Brake Tests: - what are the brake tests? (In order) |
Govenor Parking brake Air brake Low pressure alarm Emergency pop out Service brake |
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Brake Tests: govenor test- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Once the psi is at approximately 125 the govenor will come on and shut down the pump to the airtank and not let it get above 120-140 psi |
Will hear an air noise |
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Brake Tests: - what is important to remember about this test sequence with the DOT? |
Once I start these I cannot leave my seat. If I do, I need to start the brake tests over and tell tester I'm starting over |
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Brake Tests: parking brake test - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Say, then do- "With the parking brake on I will place my transmission in drive. I will tape the accelerator gently to try to pull forward at 1000-1500 RPM." "The parking brake has kept the vehicle from moving. The parking brake has passed the test" |
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Brake Tests: air brake test - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Prepare - make sure the pressure has built up to the govenor cut out Check for pressure loss (explain the 4 steps to the examiner before I do them) - "I am going to turn my bus off, push in the service brake with my foot and push in my parking brake" do these in quick succession With my foot still holding the service brake I am going to watch my air pressure gauges to make sure to air tanks do not lose more than 3psi in 60 seconds (time out 60 sec on watch) |
How do I check for air pressure and pressure loss? |
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Brake Tests: low pressure alarm test - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
With your foot still on the brake, turn the key to run without re-starting the bus. Say "I am going to pump my brakes to empty my air tanks. At 60 psi the low pressure alarm will sound and you can see a warning light" Pump the brakes pedal and confirm the light and the alarm to the DOT tester |
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Brake Tests: emergency pop out test - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Continue to pump brakes (after low pressure alarm test) and say "between 40-20 psi the parking brake will pop out." Pump pedal until it happens |
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Brake Tests: service brake test - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Only say this "My vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system. I would test my service brakes by placing the transmission into drive, and push in the parking brake. I would move my bus forward at 5 mph and apply the service brake to stop the bus. The bus should stop smoothly without pulling to either side. The bus stopped smoothly without pulling to either side. My service brake has passed the test" |
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Driver's Area - what gauges do I need to check and what levels should each be at? |
Oil pressure gauge - 20-75psi Coolent temperature gauge - 175-210 degrees F Transmission temperature gauge - 180-210 degrees F (not exceed 250) Volt meter - 12-14 volts Air pressure - 60-125psi |
5 different gauges |
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Driver's Area: - what should I be checking (in order) |
Gauges Steering wheel Horn Lighting indicators Driver's dome light Cabin dome lights Student mirror Mirrors - crossover, converse, flat Windshield Windshield wipers Windshield washer fluid Heaters/defrost fans |
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Driver's Area: steering wheel - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
There should be no more than 2 inches of play on a 20 inch wheel |
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Driver's Area: horn - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Tap horn twice "the horn functions properly" |
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Driver's Area: lighting indicators - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Left turn - do, "can view light in the crossover mirror" Right turn - do, "can view light in the crossover mirror" Hazard - do, "can view light in the crossover mirror" High/low beam - do, "can view light in the crossover mirror" Amber student loading - do, "can view light in the crossover mirror" Red student loading - do, "can view light in the crossover mirror" Strobe - do, "CAN'T see it inside the bus but I would check it from outside the buss or open the back roof hatch and see the light reflecting on the hatch" |
7 different lights |
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Driver's Area: Driver's dome light - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Works, lens securely mounted and not cracked or broken |
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Driver's Area: cabin dome lights - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Works, lens securely mounted and not cracked or broken |
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Driver's Area: student mirror - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely mounted, not broken, properly adjusted |
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Driver's Area: exterior mirrors- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? (What types?) |
Crossover, converse, flat Not cracked or broken Clean and properly adjusted for me |
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Driver's Area: windshield - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Clean with no illegal stickers No obstructions or damage to the glass |
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Driver's Area: windshield wipers - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Activate wipers Wipers work on all levels (show this) Blades are secure, not damaged and operate smoothly |
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Driver's Area: windshield wiper fluid- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Activate windshield wiper fluid "Flows freely" |
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Driver's Area: heaters/defrost fans - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? (What are the different heaters and fans?) |
Window defrost fan - works on all levels, has hot and cold settings, multiple settings to direct airflow Right/left defrost fans - securely mounted, works on both levels Step heater - works on both levels Rear heater - works on both levels Auxiliary heat boost -point to it |
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What do I say at the end of my driver's area section, before proceeding? |
"I will need to complete a childcheck before completing the outside Pre-trip Inspection" |
What is the MOST IMPORTANT thing to check for on the bus? |
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What are the main sections of interior of the bus |
Key, seat cushions and back, emergency door, child check sign, emergency window exists, roof hatches |
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Interior of the bus: key - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Say "before I check the cabin of the bus I am going to turn the key to the run position so that I can test the alarms on my emergency exits" |
How do I test exits? |
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Interior of the bus: seat cushions and back- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Say "securely mounted and not vandalized" Do - pull up on seat cushions and push back and forth on seat backs |
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Interior of the bus: emergency door - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Door opens and closes freely from the inside (show) The alarm should sound when opened or not securely latched |
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Interior of the bus: child check sign - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
If it's up, take it down and secure upfront in pouch behind driver's seat |
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Interior of the bus: emergency window exits - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
There are 4 window exits. They open and close freely (show on one) The alarm should sound when they are open or not closed securely |
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Interior of the bus: roof hatches - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
2 roof hatches In an emergency, I would turn the handle in the direction of the arrow and push up DO NOT DEMONSTRATE The alarm should sound when open or not closed securely |
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Front of the bus- what are the overall sections I'm pointing out/discussing? |
Lights, lens, reflectors, tape Crossover mirrors Crossing arm |
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Front of the bus: lights, lens, reflectors, tape - what should I notice, say for all of them? |
"all my lenses are clean, not cracked, broken, or missing and are working properly" |
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Front of the bus: what is the function of each light, when it's used, and where is it located? |
3 amber clearance lights - at the top of the bus, are on when the headlights are on
2 amber student loading lights - inner of sets of lights, used when approaching the stop
2 red student loading lights - outer lights, used when loading and unloading students 2 Headlights - they are on when the bus is on 2 turn signal/hazard lights - used to let other drivers know my intentions |
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Front of the bus: school reflector tape - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
"not ripped, torn or damaged" |
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Front of the bus: windshield - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
"no obstructions or damage to the glass" |
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Front of the bus: windshield wipers - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
"not ripped or torn" |
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Front of the bus: crossover mirrors - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely mounted, not cracked or broken, adjusted for the driver (Pull on arm?) |
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Front of the bus: cross arm - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely mounted, no damage, activates when the service door opens along with the stop arm |
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Engine compartment: coolant reservoir - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Proper color (blue) and level Securely mounted Lid is securely fastened Not leaking, cracked or broken Wires are not frayed and insulation is not broken Hoses not leaking |
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Engine compartment, passenger side - what parts of the engine am I talking about/discussing? |
Coolant reservoir (on international, is on driver's side) Windshield washer fluid reservoir Alternator Water pump Serpentine belt |
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Engine compartment: windshield washer fluid reservoir- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Proper color and level Securely mounted Lid is securely fastened Not leaking, cracked or broken Wires are not frayed and insulation is not broken Hoses are not leaking |
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Engine compartment: alternator - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Belt driven Free from damage Securely mounted- all bolts are present and securely fastened, attached wires are not frayed or worn, insulation is not cracked |
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Engine compartment: water pump - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Belt driven Securely mounted Free from damage Not leaking cracked or broken |
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Engine compartment: serpentine belt - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
No more than 3/4" play Free from cracks or frays |
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Engine compartment, driver's side: what parts of the engine am I talking about/discussing? |
Engine oil Transmission fluid Power steering fluid reservoir and hoses Hoses and lines |
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Engine compartment- what are the overall "sections" of the engine that I will be discussing? |
Passenger side Driver's side Steering Frame rail Front suspension Front axel Front brakes Front wheel |
8 sections - think about groupings of parts and functions |
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Engine compartment: engine oil - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Not leaking Explain where and how I would check the oil "I would check the engine oil by removing the dip stick, wipe the end clean with a rag or paper towel, reinsert it fully, then remove again, it being careful not to wipe off the engine oil. Then I would check that the engine oil is the proper color and level and not leaking"
*Ask if they would like me to demonstrate |
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Engine compartment: transmission fluid - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Not leaking Explain where and how I would check the oil "I would check the transmission fluid by removing the dip stick, wipe the end clean with a rag or paper towel, reinsert it fully, then remove again, it being careful not to wipe off the transmission fluid. Then I would check that the engine oil is the proper color and level and not leaking" *Ask if they would like me to demonstrate |
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Engine compartment: power steering fluid reservoir and hoses- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Proper color and level (blue) Reservoir is securely mounted Reservoir cap is secured Not damaged or leaking |
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Engine compartment: hoses and lines - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Not cracked, worn or leaking Wires are properly connected and not worn |
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Engine compartment: steering column - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Less than 2 inches of play (when turning the wheel) on a 20" wheel |
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Engine compartment: power steering pump - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Gear driven Securely mounted No leaks |
How is is driven? |
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Engine compartment: power steering gear box- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Fluid driven Securely mounted with all bolts present No leaks |
How is it driven? |
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Engine compartment: steering linkage- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Compromised of the pitman arm, drag link and tier rod Not worn, loose or damaged All bolts, nuts and cotter keys are present |
What are the 3 parts it's comprised of? |
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Engine compartment: bushings (steering)- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Not missing or damaged |
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Engine compartment: frame rail- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
No cracks, broken welds, holes or other damage |
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Engine compartment: shock absorbers - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely mounted top and bottom No leaks where the bottom assembly inserts into the top assembly |
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Engine compartment: leaf spring hangers - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Not cracked or broken Securely mounted |
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Engine compartment: leaf springs - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
No broken, missing, shifted or cracked leaves |
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Engine compartment: u-bolts (suspension) - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely mounted and not cracked or broken |
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Engine compartment: front axel - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely mounted Not cracked, broken or damaged |
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Engine compartment: mounting parts - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
No missing or damaged bushings No broken, loose or missing bolts, u-bolts or other axle mounting parts |
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Engine compartment: air compressor - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Gear driven Cannot see visually Securely mounted Not damaged or leaking air (could hear if it was) |
How is it driven? |
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Engine compartment: brake lines - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Not cracked, worn or leaking |
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Engine compartment: air chamber - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely mounted No cracks or dents Not leaking out of the ring clamp |
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Engine compartment: slack adjusters and push rods - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
No broken, loose or missing parts Should not move more than 1 inch when pulled by hand (brakes released) "If I wanted to test the slack adjusters, I would park on level ground and chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. I would release the parking brakes so I could move the slack adjusters. I would pull hard on each slack adjuster that I could reach. If one moved more than 1 inch where the push rod attached to it then it probably needs adjustment" |
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Engine compartment: brake drum - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
No cracks, dents or holes No loose or missing bolts No debris or oil/grease |
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Engine compartment: brake pads/linings - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Are not excessively worn |
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Engine compartment: front tires- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Have 4/32nds of tread depth Are properly inflated to 90psi Would check air pressure using a tire gauge Re-treads are not permitted on front tires |
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Engine compartment: tire side walls- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
No bubbles, bulges or cracks Nothing sticking out of the tire - cables, road debris, etc |
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Engine compartment: tire rim - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Free from damage and no welding repairs Valve stem is straight and not touching the rim |
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Engine compartment: tire lug nuts - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Present, secure and showing no signs of looseness (no rust lines, shiney threads) |
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Engine compartment: hub oil seal - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Plug not leaking All bolts and nuts are secure |
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Engine compartment: splash guards - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely mounted Free from damage |
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Driver's side: what sections am I talking about? |
Driver's side lights, reflectors and lenses Emergency windows Passenger windows Stop arm/sign Battery Battery door Flat and convex mirrors |
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Driver's side: lights, lenses and reflectors - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Point to each all and say "all lights are securely mounted, clean, not cracked, broken or missing" Point out each set and state function -3 clearance lights at top of bus (2 amber, 1 red) -2 turn signals/hazard lights to signal intentions to other drivers -3 reflectors at bottom of bus (2 amber, 1 red all not lit) |
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Driver's side: emergency windows - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Marked by reflector tape and signage Securely mounted No illegal stickers Not cracked or broken |
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Driver's side: passenger windows- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely mounted No illegal stickers Not cracked or broken |
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Driver's side: stop arm/sign - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely mounted, free from damage All four lenses are clean, not cracked broken or missing The school bus crossing arm should activate along with the stop arm when the passenger loading door opens to admit or let off passengers |
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Driver's side: battery- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Check to ensure battery connections are tight, cell caps are present and show no signs of excessive corrosion |
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Driver's side: battery door- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely latched |
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Driver's side: flat and convex mirrors - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely mounted, free from damage, clean, not cracked or broken or missing |
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Under vehicle (rear): what am I looking for and talking about? |
Drive shaft Exhaust system Frame rail Air tanks |
4 sections |
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Under the bus (rear): drive shaft - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Not bent or cracked Couplings are secure and free of foreign objects Hangers are securely mounted and not touching the drive shaft |
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Under the bus (rear): exhaust system - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely mounted, not hanging too low Shows no signs of leaks, rust or holes Runs the length of the bus |
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Under the bus (rear): frame rail - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Not cracked or damaged No broken welds |
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Under the bus (rear): air tanks - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely mounted Cannot hear any leaks |
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Rear suspension: what sections am I talking about? |
Leaf spring hangers Leaf springs Shock absorbers U-bolts Rear axle Bushings Mounts |
7 things |
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Rear suspension: leaf spring hangers- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Not cracked or broken |
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Rear suspension: leaf springs- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
No broken, missing, shifted, or cracked leaves |
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Rear suspension: shock absorbers - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely mounted at the top and bottom Not leaking where the bottom assembly inserts into the upper assembly |
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Rear suspension: u-bolts - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
No broken, loose, or missing bolts or u-bolts or other axel mounting parts |
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Rear suspension: rear axel- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely mounted Not bent, cracked or damaged |
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Rear suspension: bushings - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Not missing or damaged |
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Rear suspension: mounts - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
No broken, loose, or missing bolts or u-bolts or other axle mounting parts |
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Rear brakes: air lines- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Not cracked, worn or leaking |
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Rear brakes: air chamber - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely mounted Free from cracks Not leaking out of the ring clamp |
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Rear brakes: slack adjusters and push rod - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
No broken loose or missing parts Should not move more than 1 inch when pulled by hand (brake released) "If I wanted to test the slack adjusters, I would park on level ground and chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. I would release the parking brake so I could move the slack adjusters. I would pull hard on each slack adjuster I could reach. If one moved more than 1 inch where the push rod attaches to it then it probably needs to be adjusted" |
How do I test if the slack adjusters need to be adjusted? |
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Rear brakes: brake drum - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
No cracks dents or holes No loose or missing bolts |
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Rear brakes: brake pads/linings- what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Not worn excessively |
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Rear wheels: tires - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Evenly worn Should have 2/32nds inch tread depth Properly inflated to 90 psi - if I need to check the tire pressure I would use a tire gauge Can be retreads Must have no spacers between tires |
What should NOT be between the 2 tires |
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Rear wheels: tire side walls - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
No cracks, bulges or bubbles No wires or road debris |
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Rear wheels: rims - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
No bud spacers Free from damage No welding repairs only factory welds The valve stems are straight and not bent or broken Valve stems not touching the rim There are 2 valve stems, one for each tire |
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Rear wheels: lug nuts - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Present, secure, and show no signs of looseness (rust lines, shiney threads) Lug nuts have arrows pointed at each other - if out of line would indicate looseness |
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Rear wheels: hub oil seal - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Plug not leaking All bolts and nuts are secure |
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Rear wheels: splash guards - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely mounted Free from damage |
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Rear of bus: lights, lens, reflectors - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Clean Not cracked or broken Working properly "All my lenses are clean, not cracked, broken or missing and are working properly" State function of each light and when it's used: -3 red clearance lights (top of bus, on when headlights are on) -school sign reflector tape sign (in good condition and not peeling or torn) -2 amber student loading lights (used when approaching the student pick up or drop off) -2 red student loading lights (used when loading and unloading students) -4 red brake lights -2 white reverse lights -2 turn signal/hazard lights (to signal intentions to other drivers) |
What do my lights do? |
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Rear of bus: Emergency door - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Free from damage Opens and closes freely from the outside Outlined in reflector tape |
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Rear of bus: door windows - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Not cracked or broken Clean with no illegal stickers Locks in the open position |
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Rear of bus: hinges - what do I need to notice and say and/or do? |
Securely mounted Not damaged or broken |
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