pre-trip inspection 3

PRE-TRIP INSPECTION
IN VEHICLE/ENGINE START

Turn the key halfway. Without starting the bus. I will wait for my gauges to settle and lights to clear on the dash before starting my bus. ABS and DEF lights came on and off.

(START THE BUS)

Air Brakes (CHOCK TIRE)
Pump brakes to drop pressure to 90 psi.

1. I will wait for my air pressure to build up til my governor cuts out between 120 to 140 psi.

2. Turn bus off, Turn the key halfway, put foot on the service brake and release the parking brake.

I should lose no more than 3psi in one minute,Can you count my minute, please?

I did not lose no more than 3psi in one minute.

3. I will pump my brakes, and the buzzer and light alarm comes on or before 55 psi.

4. I will continue pumping my brakes until my parking brake pops out between 20 and 45 psi.

I will restart the bus and allow my air pressure to build until my governor cuts out between 120 and 140 psi. (REMOVE CHOCK

Parking Brake Check

I will put my bus into drive with parking brake on and rev the rpms up to 12 rpms two times to ensure my parking brakes is holding. My parking brake is holding.

Service Brake Check

I will put my bus into drive and make two 5 mph stops to make sure my service brake is working properly, and the bus is not pulling to the left or the right.

Lighting Indicators

(Turn on headlights)

Headlights high beams

Left turn signal
Right turn signal
4 ways

Strobe light switch is on, I will check through the roof hatch

Passenger/School Bus Section

Yellow Amber 8 ways work on the panel
Red 8 ways work on the panel, stop sign and lights are working
Crossing arm comes out
Door opens and closes with switch
Step lights is working

Windshield and Traffic Monitoring Device/Passenger Monitoring

My windshield is clean, secure, not damaged, no obstructions, and my 2 inspection stickers are up to date.

My flat, convex, crossover and passenger mirrors are properly adjusted for me, clean, secure, and not damaged.

My cameras are clean, secure, not damaged, and properly working.

Wipers and Washer

Wipers and Washer work, blades are secure, not damaged, and flush to the windshield.

Heaters and Defroster

Heaters and defrosters work properly.


Horn

Blow horn, horn is properly working


Emergency Equipment (Get out seat)


3 red reflective triangles secure
Fire extinguisher is secure and fully charged
My mechanics have my spare fuses
First aid kit and Body fluid kit issecure and tagged, indicating it is full

Handrails secure, not damaged

Steps and tread secure and not damaged

Passenger and School bus only

Seats-seat cushions are not damaged. The seat is secure to the frame and the frame is secure to the floor. (I would check all the seats the same)


Emergency Exits


I have 4 emergency windows they are properly labeled, not damaged, open and close freely, and alarm sounds. (check one and say I will check the other 3 the same)


Emergency door is properly labeled, not damaged, open and close freely, and alarm sound.

Roof Hatch is properly labeled, not damaged, seals are intact, and I can see my strobe light is working and not damaged. I would check the other one the same way

Lights Operation Check/Student lights Tell the tester
Could you please go check my lights outside?

Clearance lights

Yellow Amber 8 ways

Red 8 ways/stop sign/crossing arm

Right turn signal
Left turn signal

4 ways and side makers lights

Headlights low beams
Headlights high beams

(next ask tester to check the rear lights)

Rear Lights
Clearance lights

Yellow Amber 8 ways

Red 8 ways/stop sign

Left turn signal
Right turn signal
4 ways and makers lights

Brakes lights and tail lights
Reverse lights
License plate lights



Let tester back in bus, turn off headlights, shutdown the bus, and put key in accessory position go to the back of the bus push child check button and remove bus sign from window. Take key out the ignition, take with you and use 3 points of contact while exiting the bus.)

Inside the bus

Lenses (I have)

3 Clearance lights

2 yellow Amber 8 ways

2 Red 8 ways

2 Headlights

All lights are clean, proper color, not cracked, broken, missing.

Crossing arms opens and closes freely, is not damaged.

Flat, convex, and crossover mirrors are clean, not cracked, not broken, and brackets are not bent (Do both size

OPEN HOOD

Fluid Levels

Power Steering and coolant fluid are at the proper level

Oil, I would check with the engine off, pull out the dipstick, wipe it off, stick it

back in and make sure it's between add and full.

Fluid and Air Leaks

(Check all hoses and wires, look on ground for leaks, listen for air leaks.)

I do not see any fluid leaks or hear any air leaks.

Steering System

Steering Shaft, Steering gear box, steering hoses, steering linkage, and tie rod securely mounted, not damaged, cracked, or worn, not leaking, no missing nuts, bolts, and cotter keys.

Springs/Mounts/Shocks

Leaf springs are not damaged, shifted, cracked, or broken

Spring Mounts are secure, not damaged, cracked, or broken

Shocks are secure, not damaged, not leaking

Brakes Hoses

Brakes hoses are not cracked, worn, damaged, or leaking

Brakes drum and lining are free from contaminants, oils and debris

Steering Axles

Tire walls have no abrasions bubble or cuts. Front tire can’t no be re-cap

Tire should be 105 psi, I would check that with a tire pressure gauge

Tread depth should be no less than 4/32 of an inch, I would check that with a tread depth gauge

Valve stems are secure, cap is on, not leaking

Rims

The rims are not damaged, cracked, or bent.

Rims do not have any illegal weld or elongated holes

All lug nuts and studs are present. None are missing or loose. There are no signs of rust trails or shinny thread. (Close hood)

Side of Vehicle

Lenses and reflectors

3 clearance lights

1 marker light

Student door light

All lights are clean, proper color, not cracked, broken, or missing.

All reflective tape and reflective circles are clean, proper color, and secure

Fuel Def Tank

Door closed, cap is on/not damaged

(look under the bus) No damage or leaks to the tanks or lines

Frame and floor

show no sign of damage, cracks, welds, or holes to the frame floor, or crossmember

Rear of vehicle Lenses and Reflectors

3 Clearance lights

2 yellow Amber 8 ways

2 Red 8 ways

2 Turn signal

2 Reverse lights

2 Brake lights and Tail lights

All lights are clean, proper color, not cracked, broken, or missing

Reflective tape and reflective circle are clean, proper color, secure, not damaged

Emergency doors are properly labeled, not damaged and opens

Driver Side of the bus

Stop Sign

Stop sign lights are proper color, not cracked, broken, or missing, cables and wire are secure, not damaged

Battery

Battery door opens and closes and is secure/not damaged

Battery shows no sign of corrosion

All cables and wires are secure and not damaged

Locking pin or cover is in place to show it is secure

off the bus.

Lenses (I have)

3 Clearance lights
2 yellow Amber 8 ways
2 Red 8 ways
2 Headlights

All lights are clean, proper color, not cracked, broken, missing.

Crossing arms opens and closes freely, is not damaged.

Flat, convex, and crossover mirrors are clean, not cracked, not broken, and brackets are not bent (Do both size

OPEN HOOD

Fluid Levels

Power Steering and coolant fluid are at the proper level

Oil, I would check with the engine off, pull out the dipstick, wipe it off, stick it

back in and make sure it's between add and full.


Fluid and Air Leaks

(Check all hoses and wires, look on ground for leaks, listen for air leaks.)

I do not see any fluid leaks or hear any air leaks.

Steering System

Steering Shaft, Steering gear box, steering hoses, steering linkage, and tie rod securely mounted, not damaged, cracked, or worn, not leaking, no missing nuts, bolts, and cotter keys.


Springs/Mounts/Shocks


Leaf springs are not damaged, shifted, cracked, or broken
Spring Mounts are secure, not damaged, cracked, or broken

Shocks are secure, not damaged, not leaking

Brakes Hoses

Brakes hoses are not cracked, worn, damaged, or leaking

Brakes drum and lining are free from contaminants, oils and debris

Steering Axles

Tire walls have no abrasions bubble or cuts. Front tire can’t no be re-cap

Tire should be 105 psi, I would check that with a tire pressure gauge

Tread depth should be no less than 4/32 of an inch, I would check that with a tread depth gauge

Valve stems are secure, cap is on, not leaking

Rims

The rims are not damaged, cracked, or bent.

Rims do not have any illegal weld or elongated holes

All lug nuts and studs are present. None are missing or loose. There are no signs of rust trails or shinny thread. (Close hood)

Side of Vehicle
Lenses and reflectors
3 clearance lights
1 marker light
Student door light

All lights are clean, proper color, not cracked, broken, or missing.

All reflective tape and reflective circles are clean, proper color, and secure

Fuel Def Tank

Door closed, cap is on/not damaged
(look under the bus) No damage or leaks to the tanks or lines

Frame and floor

show no sign of damage, cracks, welds, or holes to the frame floor, or crossmember

Rear of vehicle Lenses and Reflectors
3 Clearance lights
2 yellow Amber 8 ways
2 Red 8 ways
2 Turn signal
2 Reverse lights
2 Brake lights and Tail lights

All lights are clean, proper color, not cracked, broken, or missing
Reflective tape and reflective circle are clean, proper color, secure, not damaged

Emergency doors are properly labeled, not damaged and opens

Driver Side of the bus

Stop Sign

Stop sign lights are proper color, not cracked, broken, or missing, cables and wire are secure, not damaged

Battery

Battery door opens and closes and is secure/not damaged
Battery shows no sign of corrosion
All cables and wires are secure and not damaged
Locking pin or cover is in place to show it is secure

Outside de bus

PRE-TRIP INSPECTION

IN VEHICLE/ENGINE START

Turn the key halfway. (Without starting the bus.) I will wait for my gauges to settle and lights to clear on the dash before starting my bus. ABS and DEF lights came on and off.

(START THE BUS)

Air Brakes (CHOCK TIRE)

Pump brakes to drop pressure to 90 psi.

1. I will wait for my air pressure to build up til my governor cuts out between 120 to 140 psi. (Identify the cutoff pressure)

2. Turn bus off, Turn the key halfway, put foot on the service brake and release the parking brake. I should lose no more than 3psi in one minute,Can you count my minute, please? I did not lose no more than 3psi in one minute.

3. I will pump my brakes, and the buzzer and light alarm comes on or before 55 psi. (Identify the exact number)

4. I will continue pumping my brakes until my parking brake pops out between 20 and 45 psi. (Identify the exact number) I will restart the bus and allow my air pressure to build until my governor cuts out between 120 and 140 psi. (REMOVE CHOCK

Pre-trip