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39 Cards in this Set
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Start pretrip: front light check: |
Tester will direct light check: Clearance lights (turn on your headlights) Hazards (4 way flashers) Left turn signal Right turn signal Headlights high and low beam Tell tester you have red and yellow loading lights with a stop paddle and crossing arm. The test will be conducted the same in the rear. Tell the tester about your loading lights again for the rear. |
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After your lights and 8 way light system check, what will you do next? |
Pump the brakes until the air supply reads below 90 psi |
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What do you point out next as the tester prepared to board the bus? |
Point out the step light in the stairs by the doors. Keep your headlights on so they stay on. |
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Air brake test step 1 |
Turn off engine release parking brake hold the service brakes for one minute see that the air gauge doesn't drop more than 3 psi per minute |
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Air brake test step 2 |
Repeatedly step on brake pedal to deplete air supply until your alarms come on at 60 or above psi. Tell tester when the lights and buzzer come on |
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Air brake test step 3 |
continue pressing the brake pedal repeatedly until the parking brake sets or pops out at approximately 40 psi. Tell tester when parking brake sets |
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What is the normal air pressure range for your air supply? |
Between 120 and 140 psi |
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What is your safety start? |
Parking brake set, transmission in neutral, put your foot on the brake pedal, start your engine. Tell the tester when your abs light turns on and off. Build air pressure to between 120 and 140 psi |
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Inside check: mirrors and windshield |
Clean and adjusted with no damage Bracket not adjusted and securely mounted with no loose fittings Windshield is clean with nothing impairing vision, no stickers, decals, obstructions or damage to glass, windshield wiper fluid working properly |
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What is the parking brake tug test? |
With the parking brake applied, put the bus in low great and try to drive forward gently. The parking brake should hold the bus and tell the tester that it does. |
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What is the service brake test? |
Release the parking brake, drive forward at 5 miles an hour and slam on the brakes. Tell the tester the bus does not pull to either side. |
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How do you tell the tester what each gauge is reading? |
(say the gauge your looking at) at normal operating range and no warning lights or buzzers. Repeat the operating range for the air tanks again. Fuel tank you say is above half a tank at X level. |
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Inside check step one? |
Open hatch holding emergency equipment. TELL THE TESTER EACH THING BELOW Fire extinguisher security mounted and properly charged, first aid kit securely mounted and sealed, body fluid kit securely mounted and sealed, 3 reflective triangles, OPEN THE BOX, securely mounted and secure. |
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Inside check step 2? |
Tell Tester each one as you do it
Check the service door for damage and smooth operation
Entry rails are secure and undamaged
Steps are clear from worn tread, damage and debris Aisles are clear of obstruction and free of damage, tread isn't loose Seat frames are secured to the floor
Seat cushions are secure to the frame |
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Inside check step 3 |
Talk about and Demonstrate one emergency exit door, opens and closes securely with no damage and buzzer operates normally. Talk about the other emergency exits and explain emergency hatch function |
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Outside check on the front? |
Identify the lights and their use. Remember yellow loading lights and red loading lights!! Clearance lights are red on rear and Amber everywhere else. Tell the tester that the school bus banner is securely affixed and undamaged.
Touch and check mirrors as you talk about them, not cracked or broken add securely mounted.
Windshield wiper arms are secure and not cracked or damaged
Crossing arm securely mounted and extends fully with no lose fittings or damage. Pull out the arm! |
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Outside check left side before front tire? |
Check the stop paddle. Tell the tester is securely mounted and extends fully with the proper light activation. Check for loose fittings and damage. Pull on stop paddle! Open and close circuit breaker door. Indicate there is no damage and it opens and closes securely. As you go down the bus, you will check all other compartment doors and verify the hinges are not damaged and the doors work properly and latch securely. Amber Reflectors are clean, not missing or broken and red reflectors are on the rear only Reflective tape securely affixed to the vehicles Air drain valve works properly, pull on the white tab or wire, ensure that no oil or water comes out, and tell the tester this |
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Outside check by front tire: FRONT AXLE |
Say each one!! Steering box and hoses Securely mounted to the frame No leaking or damaged hoses No loose or missing nuts and bolts Steering linkage Connecting links, arms and Russ are not worn and cracked Joints and sockets not worn and loose No missing nuts, bolts, or cotter keys |
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Outside check by front tire: SUSPENSION |
SuspensionTELL TESTER YOU DON'T HAVE AIR BAGS OR COILS!!! TALBUSS ACRONYM! T orque arm - rear only, mounted securely not damaged A xle mounting parts - not broken or loose L eaf springs - not broken, cracked, or missing or shifted B ushings - not missing or damaged U bolts - not cracked or broken, loose or missing S pring hangers not cracked or broken S hock absorbers secure with no leaks. |
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Outside check by front tire: BRAKES |
Hose lines: Hose couplings or fittings are tightly connected not leaking Hoses are not leaking, cracked or worn Check that hoses or lines can supply air Brake Chamber: Securely mounted Not leaking cracked or dented No loose or missing clamps Slack adjustors and pushrod Have no broken, bent, loose or missing parts When pulled by hand push rid should have no more than 1" of Slack with the brakes applied Brake linings Not when dangerously thin no signs of oil or grease Brake drums or rotor linings No cranks, dents, holes or broken No sign of oil or grease on the brake drums (rear) |
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Outside check by front tires: FRONT TIRE AND RIM |
Tread depth 4/32 all major groves No cuts or damage to sidewalls No damages or bent rims, no welds or cracks to rim Lug nuts are not missing or loose, no rust trails, shiny threads, free of cracks and distortions No cracks raising from lug bolt holes or distortion of holes No leaks from the hub oil seal or axle seals, check oil level with sight glass Valve stem is not missing, broken, or damaged Check inflation using a tire gauge Mud flaps are securely mounted and not damaged |
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Outside check middle of bus? |
Verify all Reflectors and clearance lights are clean and not broken, Check compartment doors by opening and closing, reflective take securely sized to the vehicle |
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Outside check by REAR tire: SUSPENSION |
TALBUSS acronym again!
Don't go into detail say "is the same on the front but I would check"
T orque arm A xle mounting parts L eaf springs B ushings U bolts S pring hangers S hock absorbers |
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Outside check by REAR tire: BRAKES |
"The same as on the front but I would check" Brake hoses and lines Brake Chamber Slack adjustor and pushrod Brake linings Brake drums |
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Outside check by REAR tire: REAR TIRES |
Dual tires are not touching and have nothing lodged between them Tread depth is 2/32 rear and evenly worn Tires are the same as the front but I would check Tires, lug nuts, hub seal, valve stem, inflation and Mud flaps are securely mounted and not damaged |
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Outside check after rear tire before rear of bus? |
Drive shaft Securely mounted and not bent or cracked Couplings secure and free of foreign objects |
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Outside check Rear of bus? |
Identify all lights same as the front "Clean, not missing, broken, cracked, and red clearance lights and Reflectors on the rear only" School bus sign securely affixed to the vehicle |
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engine bay check: engine compartment |
Opens and closes securely
Hinges are not damaged
Latches work properly |
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engine bay check: hoses |
No fluid on the ground or dripping fluid from the underside of engine and transmission
Check hoses for condition and leaks |
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engine bay check: engine fluids |
Oil dipstick is above refill Mark
Coolant filled to proper level DON'T OPEN WHEN HOT!!!
Power steering fluid above refill mark |
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engine bay check: water pump |
Belt driven!!!
No damage or leaks
Operating properly |
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engine bay check: alternator |
Belt driven!!
Securely mounted with no loose electrical connection
No expressed, broken, or burning wires
Not damaged and operating properly |
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engine bay check: belts |
No fraying damage, no cracks or signs of wear
Belts are snug, tension should not deflect more than 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch from the center, press to test |
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Engine bay check: air compressor |
Gear driven!!! Securely mounted No fluid or air leaks Not damaged and operates properly |
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Engine bay check: power steering |
Gear driven!!! Securely mounted Not damaged, no leaks, operates properly |
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engine bay check: exhaust system |
Securely mounted and tightly connected with no loose clamps Check for cracks holes or severe dents Check for signs of exhaust leaks such as rust or cabin soot |
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engine bay check: frame... HOME STRETCH!!! |
No cracks, bends, broken welds, holes or other damage to the frame rails and cross members |
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Outside check RIGHT SIDE: fuel door |
Securely mounted Firm call is tight No signs of leaking from fuel tanks or caps Identify other Emergency door as tires, say it's the same as the left side |
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Tester will ask.... |
Have you completed your pretrip inspection? Be sure you covered everything before answering yes!!! You will be allowed to go back and add things because you say yes if you forgot something!!! |
