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Copyright © by Circle “B” Inc. 2008 All Rights Reserved
Presents
VEHICLE INSPECTION GUIDE
“ The Quality Training Company “
CERTIFIEDCALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
BUS DRIVER INSTRUCTOR AND TRAINER
Steve T. Boyd – Instructor & Trainer
Typical Bus Inspection
ACTION 1: Left side of Bus General Condition Left Front WheelACTION 2: Front of Bus Condition of Windshield Condition of Wipers Lights and reflectorsACTION 3: All Items as done on left side.ACTION 4: Right Side of Bus Windows Lettering Fuel Tank Right Rear Wheels Mirrors and Brackets Clearance LightsACTION 5: Rear of Bus All Lights Exhaust Pipe Bumper License Plate Emergency ExitsACTION 6: Left Side of Bus All items as done on right side Battery Compartment
FRONT WHEELS
SIDE OF VEHICLE
REAR WHEELS
EXHAUST PIPETail Lights, Turn Signals, Brake, Back-Up lights, Clearance Lamps \, Four-Way Hazard Lights
Headlights – Clearance LightsSignals - Lettering
Vehicle Inspection GuideThis guide breaks down the vehicle inspection into 6 steps.
Some steps MUST be done in the correct order, (STEP 2 must be done prior to starting the bus) however, you can change the order of STEPS IV, V, and VI
It is important to note that lights and other electrical equipment that use VOLTAGE should be turned on after the bus is running and the Alternator has started working. This will extend the life of the Alternator and Battery.
NEVER LEAVE THE BUS UNATTENDED WHILE IT IS RUNNING
STEP I; THE APPROACH
STEP II: UNDERCARRIAGE
STEP III: STARTING THE BUS
STEP IV: EXTERIOR
STEP V: INTERIOR
STEP VI: BRAKE CHECK
This pre-trip guide was developed to help you do a complete and through inspection on your bus. Not all items will be applicable to your bus:
STEP I – THE APPROACH
APPROACH: Over-all condition of vehicle as you approach it, look for anything unusual, items dangling from the under carriage, excessive fluid leaks. Etc.
General Engine Condition
Oil – for level and color
Belts – tension and wear (not more than 1 inch twist)
Hoses – good condition and secured (not cracked or bulging)
Electrical wiring – not frayed, broken or corroded
Fuel Cap – present and secure (not leaking) [may be on either side of bus / both sides)
Power steering fluid – level (not dirty – good color)
Water / Coolant – proper level (not rusted – good color)
Battery – secure, no excessive corrosion
Transmission fluid – proper level not dirty – good color)
THE UNDERCARRIAGE
STEP III – STARTING THE BUS
Turn ignition on – Check oil light and buzzer / warning lights
START ENGINE
Check all gauges – working properly and the function of each gauge
Turn on all lights / Turn on right turn signal / high beams
FRONT OF BUS
DRIVER’S SIDE OF BUS
REAR OF BUS
DOOR SIDE OF BUS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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STEP IV - EXTERIOR
FRONT OF BUSRight Flat Mirror (secured to bus / mirror glass not cracked or broken)
Clearance Light (working / not cracked or broken)
Windshields (not cracked or broken)
Wipers (proper tension / not cracked or broken)
Right Turn Signal (works / not cracked or broken)
High Beams (working / lens not cracked or broken)
License Plate (secure to bus)
Bumper (secure to bus)
Lettering (if applicable) (is legible)
Left Flat Mirror (secured to bus / mirror glass not cracked or broken)
Drivers Window (works properly)
Front Side Clearance Light (works / not cracked or broken)
Windows (not cracked or broken)
Middle clearance light – works (not cracked or broken)
DRIVER’S SIDE OF BUS
Left right side clearance – works (not cracked or broken)
Windows (not cracked or broken)
Middle clearance lamp – works (not cracked or broken)
Lettering (if applicable) (is legible)
Left Flat Mirror (secured to bus / mirror glass not cracked or broken)
Front Side Clearance Light (works / not cracked or broken)
RIGHT REAR DUALS / TAG (if applicable)
LEFT SIDE TIRESFRONT TIRES:
Tread depth NOT LESS 4/32 inchSide walls – abrasions, bulges or cutsWheel – cracks, dents, welds, valve stemLug nuts – tight / no rust or rooster tailsHub nuts – tight / no excessive leakageFront Reflector (not cracked or broken)Lettering (legible)Top Middle Clearance Light (working / not cracked or broken)
LEFT REAR DUALS / TAG (if applicable)
REAR TIRES: RECAPS OR RETREADS OK – NO REGROOVEDHand or tire thumper between duals – (no obstructions)Tread depth NOT LESS 2/32 inchSide walls – abrasions, bulges or cutsWheel – cracks, dents, welds, valve stemLug nuts – tight / no rust or rooster tailsHub nuts – tight / no excessive leakage
REAR OF BUS
Clearance Lights (not cracked or broken)
Left turn signal – works (not cracked or broken)
Parking Brake lights – works (not cracked or broken)
Bumper – secured to bus
License Plate – secured to bus
License Plate Light – works (not cracked or broken)
Lettering - legible
DOOR SIDE OF BUS
Rear right side clearance – works (not cracked or broken)
Windows (not cracked or broken)
Middle clearance lamp – works (not cracked or broken)
Lettering (if applicable) (is legible)
Right Flat Mirror (secured to bus / mirror glass not cracked or broken)
Front Side Clearance Light (works / not cracked or broken)
Fuel Cap (secure and not leaking) [may be on either side of bus / or both sides]
RIGHT REAR DUALS / TAG (if applicable)
DOOR SIDE TIRESFRONT TIRES:
Tread depth NOT LESS 4/32 inchSide walls – abrasions, bulges or cutsWheel – cracks, dents, welds, valve stemLug nuts – tight / no rust or rooster tailsHub nuts – tight / no excessive leakageFront Reflector (not cracked or broken)Lettering (legible)Top Middle Clearance Light (working / not cracked or broken)
REAR DUALS / TAG (if applicable)
REAR TIRES: RECAPS OR RETREADS OK – NO REGROOVEDHand or tire thumper between duals – (no obstructions)Tread depth NOT LESS 2/32 inchSide walls – abrasions, bulges or cutsWheel – cracks, dents, welds, valve stemLug nuts – tight / no rust or rooster tailsHub nuts – tight / no excessive leakage
ENGINE COMPARTMENTGeneral Engine Condition
Oil – for level and color
Belts – tension and wear (not more than 1 inch twist)
Hoses – good condition and secured (not cracked or bulging)
Electrical wiring – not frayed, broken or corroded
Power steering fluid – level (not dirty – good color)
Water / Coolant – proper level (not rusted – good color)
Battery – secure, no excessive corrosion
Transmission fluid – proper level not dirty – good color)
INTERIOR
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
DRIVER’S COMPARTMENT
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Seats – backs and bottoms (secure to bus)
Windows – explain Emergency Exit (open one on each side)
Floor – (no obstructions)
Lights – work (not cracked or broken)
Emergency Hatches (if applicable)
SPECIAL CERTIFICATE [CHP292] Check First Before Anything
DRIVER’S COMPARTMENTAll Controls – (operate each control on dash) (if bus has central warning light switch/operate)
Interior lights
Heaters & defrosters
Fans
Windshield wipers
Mirrors
Drivers seat
Horns
Sun visors
Registration – Insurance Card – CHP Certificate [check before anything]
First aid kit (if applicable)
Fire extinguisher (4:BC SPAB) (8:BC School Bus)
Reflectors (3 self standing)
STEP VI – BRAKE CHECK
Static Air – Not more than 2psi in 1 minute – Break AppliedApplied Air – Not more than 3psi in 1 minute – Break ReleasedLow Air Warning – 2 audible & visual – Before 60 on DAS
Emergency Stopping System – between 40 and 20 psi
Parking Brake – Bus MUST NOT roll / Build up to about 90psi – Stop Bus With Brake KnobBrake Check – 2 at about 5 MPH – NOT pulling to left or right
Air Governor Cut-In - before 85psi / Cut Out - Before 130psi
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