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 Rear emergency door (if equipped) opens and closes smoothly, hinge locks in open position
 Exhaust pipe (be careful of regeneration heat coming from pipe)

Operator’s Side:
 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
 Stop arms are fully extended, securely mounted, lenses not cracked or broken
 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
 Mud flap secure and no damage
 Side emergency door (if equipped) opens and closes smoothly, hinge locks in open position
 Battery and fuse doors are secure
 Front tire pressure, damage, tread wear and minimum 4/32 depth
 Rims not bent, cracked or welded
 Lug nuts not loose, missing, rust or distortion
 Hub seal not cracked, leaking and above refill
 Mud flap secure, no damage

Front of Bus:
 Clearance, amber/red student warning, headlight (high & low beams)turn signal and four-
way/emergency lights are functioning and lens are not cracked, broken or missing
 Flat, convex and crossview mirrors are mounted securely, clean and not missing
 Student cross arm is securely mounted and fully extended
 Hood secured and no fluid leaks (front engine)

Inside Bus Check

Walk Down Aisle-Check:

 General cleanliness of bus, windows, seats, aisle and floor
 Front of seat backs and seat cushions for graffiti and damage; seat cushions secure to frames and
frames secure to the floor
 Seat belts not twisted, worn, cut or missing
 Emergency door opens and alarm functions
 Lift (if equipped): check for hydraulic leaks, handle for manual operation

Walk Up Aisle-Check:

 Rear of seat backs graffiti, damage or need for repair
 Emergency exit windows open and close smoothly, no damage, alarm is functioning
 Emergency roof hatches: open and close

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Pre-Trip Inspection of the School Bus