Pre-Trip Inspection
Protecting students before the bus ever leaves the yard.
A driver must know how to inspect the bus, explain the inspection clearly, identify defects, and understand why each item matters. Pre-trip training is about more than passing a test.
Section A
Exterior Inspection Areas
The full walkaround — from front bumper to rear emergency exit.
- 01Front of bus
- 02Engine compartment
- 03Lights and reflectors
- 04Tires
- 05Wheels
- 06Lug nuts
- 07Suspension
- 08Brakes
- 09Steering components
- 10Frame
- 11Fuel tank
- 12Exhaust system
- 13Side panels
- 14Windows
- 15Mirrors
- 16Stop arm
- 17Crossing gate
- 18Student loading lights
- 19Rear of bus
- 20Emergency exits
Section B
Interior Inspection Areas
Inside the bus — driver controls, passenger area, and emergency equipment.
- 01Driver seat
- 02Seat belt
- 03Steering wheel
- 04Horn
- 05Mirrors
- 06Windshield
- 07Windshield wipers
- 08Gauges
- 09Warning lights
- 10Heater
- 11Defroster
- 12Service door
- 13Emergency exits
- 14Passenger seats
- 15Aisle
- 16Fire extinguisher
- 17First aid kit
- 18Body fluid cleanup kit
- 19Reflective triangles
- 20Child check system
Section C
Brake Check Training
Air, hydraulic, and parking brake procedures.
- 01Parking brake test
- 02Service brake test
- 03Air brake check
- 04Hydraulic brake check
- 05Warning light check
- 06Warning buzzer check
- 07Brake pressure check
- 08Brake pedal check
- 09Safe brake operation procedures
Why It Matters
Strong pre-trip training builds career-long safety habits.
- 01Build inspection confidence
- 02Learn proper inspection order
- 03Identify defects
- 04Understand safety risks
- 05Prepare for testing
- 06Prepare for real-world operation
- 07Develop consistent safety habits
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