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2. VEHICLE INSPECTION GUIDE
Boyd-One In-Service & Training
“ The Quality Training Company “

3. CERTIFIED CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
BUS DRIVER INSTRUCTOR AND TRAINER
Steve T. Boyd – Instructor & Trainer

4. Typical Bus Inspection
Headlights – Clearance Lights
Signals - Lettering
ACTION 1: Left side of Bus
General Condition
Left Front Wheel
ACTION 2: Front of Bus
Condition of Windshield
Condition of Wipers
Lights and reflectors
ACTION 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 Lights
ACTION 5: Rear of Bus
All Lights
Exhaust Pipe
Bumper
License Plate
Emergency Exits
ACTION 6: Left Side of Bus
All items as done on right side
Battery Compartment
FRONT WHEELS
SIDE OF VEHICLE
REAR WHEELS
EXHAUST PIPE
Tail Lights, Turn Signals, Brake, Back-Up lights, Clearance Lamps \, Four-Way Hazard Lights

5. Vehicle Inspection Guide
This 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:

6. 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.

7. THE UNDERCARRIAGE 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)

8. 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

9. STEP IV - EXTERIOR FRONT OF BUS DRIVER’S SIDE OF BUS REAR OF BUS
DOOR SIDE OF BUS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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10. FRONT OF BUS
Right 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)

11. 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)

12. LEFT SIDE TIRES FRONT TIRES: Tread depth NOT LESS 4/32 inch
Side walls – abrasions, bulges or cuts
Wheel – cracks, dents, welds, valve stem
Lug nuts – tight / no rust or rooster tails
Hub nuts – tight / no excessive leakage
Front 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 REGROOVED
Hand or tire thumper between duals – (no obstructions) Tread depth NOT LESS 2/32 inch

13. 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

14. 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)

15. DOOR SIDE TIRES FRONT TIRES: Tread depth NOT LESS 4/32 inch
Side walls – abrasions, bulges or cuts
Wheel – cracks, dents, welds, valve stem
Lug nuts – tight / no rust or rooster tails
Hub nuts – tight / no excessive leakage
Front 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 REGROOVED
Hand or tire thumper between duals – (no obstructions) Tread depth NOT LESS 2/32 inch

16. ENGINE COMPARTMENT 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
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)

17. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
INTERIOR
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
DRIVER’S COMPARTMENT

18. 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

19. DRIVER’S COMPARTMENT All 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)

20. STEP VI – BRAKE CHECK
Air Governor Cut-In - before 85psi / Cut Out - Before 130psi
Static Air – Not more than 2psi in 1 minute – Break Applied
Applied Air – Not more than 3psi in 1 minute – Break Released
Low 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 Knob
Brake Check – 2 at about 5 MPH – NOT pulling to left or right

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