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

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

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

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:

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.

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)

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

STEP IV - EXTERIOR FRONT OF BUS DRIVER’S SIDE OF BUS REAR OF BUS DOOR SIDE OF BUS ENGINE COMPARTMENT Click Link To Review

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)

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 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

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 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

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)

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT 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 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)

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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