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o Fire extinguisher: fully charged
o First aid kit: sealed
o Body fluid cleanup kit: sealed
 Handrail and tread on steps are securely mounted

Use exterior light check switch for outside light system check or check manually

 Backup lights NOTE: Ask coworker for assistance in checking rear brake, and backup lights. Bus
Drivers are never permitted to leave the operator’s seat with the engine running and the bus in
gear, even with the parking brake applied

Outside Bus Walk-Around

Passenger Side of Bus:

 Strobe, clearance, turn signal and four-way/emergency lights are functioning and lens are proper
color, not cracked, broken or missing
 Reflective tape, lettering and reflectors are secure, not damaged
 Front Tire: pressure, damage, tread wear and minimum 4/32 depth
 Mud flap secure, no damage
 Rims not bent, cracked or welded
 Lug nuts not loose, missing, rust or distortion
 Hub seal not cracked, leaking and above refill
 DEF cap and door secure, not leaking
 Fuel cap secure, not leaking
 Wheelchair Lift (if equipped):
o Open the lift door to ensure it opens easily and fully, and check the hold-open strap or
chain
o Operate the lift through one full cycle (unfold or deploy, down, up, fold, or stow) and
check security of all components, including handrails, belt strap (if equipped) and
platform end barrier (roll stop)
 Rear Tires: pressure, damage, evenly worn, minimum 2/32 depth, evenly spaced and no foreign
objects
 Rims not bent, cracked or welded
 Lug nuts not loose, missing, rust or distortion
 Axle Seal not cracked or leaking
 Mud flap secure, no damage

Rear of Bus:
 Clearance, amber/red student warning, brake, running, turn signal, four-way/emergency, backup
lights and alarm are functioning and lens are proper color, not cracked, broken or missing
 Reflective tape, lettering and reflectors are secure, not damaged
 License plate and light
 Hood latches secured and no leaks (rear engine)

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Pre-Trip Inspection of the School Bus