Pre-Trip Inspection (Conventional;Propane School Bus) – Flashcards
Unlock all answers in this set
Unlock answersquestion
Approaching the bus
answer
Not leaning to one side or the other. No fresh leaks such as oil, coolant, or fuel. No dents, scratches,or vandalism to front, sides, or rear of bus
question
Start Under The Hood
answer
Unlatch hood and pull open. Start on passenger side working top to bottom and left to right
question
Engine
answer
No excessive moisture or visible leaks
question
Wires
answer
No loose,hanging or frayed wires
question
Hoses
answer
No bulges, cracks or leaks, clamps are secure
question
Coolant
answer
Between add and full
question
Air Intake
answer
No cracks or leaks on the housing, clamps secure
question
Transmission Fluid
answer
Check weekly, between add and full when hot
question
Windshield Washer Fluid
answer
Adequate for trip
question
Frame
answer
Not bent or damaged
question
Shock Absorber
answer
Securely mounted to the frame with no leaks
question
Mounts
answer
Secure to frame with no missing bolts
question
Shackles
answer
Are not broken with no missing bolts
question
Leaf Springs
answer
Are in alignment with no visible cracks or damage
question
Two U Bolts
answer
Secure the springs to axle
question
Axle
answer
Not broken or bent
question
Tie Rod, part of steering system
answer
Not bent or loose, connected to the Lower Control Arm with castle nut and cotter pin
question
Air Chamber
answer
Mounted securely, no dents or cracks
question
Air Line, the fat one
answer
Secure with clamps, no leaks, hose flexible
question
ABS Line, the skinny one
answer
Secure, not frayed
question
Slack Adjuster
answer
Is at a slightly less than a 90 degree angle when brakes are released and no more than 1 inch of play
question
Push Rod
answer
Is not bent or twisted, and secure with cotter pin
question
Tires
answer
No Abrasions, Bulges, Cuts or Cracks on the inside or outside
question
Front Tire Tread
answer
Must be a minimum of 4/32 inch
question
Rim
answer
No cracks, dents, or unauthorized welds
question
Lug Nuts
answer
All present, tight, with no excessive corrosion or shiny spots
question
Hub Oil Seal
answer
No missing bolts, no leaks
question
Valve Stem
answer
Is straight and capped, and if I had a tire gauge I would check the tire pressure to 105 pounds per square inch (psi)
question
Brake Drum
answer
No cracks or damage from what I can see
question
Mud Flap
answer
Secure with bolts, not ripped or torn
question
Dust Cover
answer
No cracks or damage-from what I can see the brake lining is not worn dangerously thin
question
Side Mirror Bracket
answer
Secure, no missing nuts or bolts
question
Hood Hinges
answer
Secured to the frame
question
Hood Cables
answer
Intact with cotter pins
question
Hood Mirror Brackets
answer
Securely mounted with no missing bolts
question
Alternator
answer
Secure, no missing bolts, belt driven
question
Water Pump
answer
No leaks, no missing bolts, belt driven
question
Serpentine Belt
answer
Operates the alternator and water pump, no cracks or fraying, less than 1/2 inch of play
question
Oil
answer
Check daily, between the add and full mark
question
Air Compressor
answer
No leaks, securely mounted, no missing bolts. Belt driven, belt not cracked or fraying
question
Power Steering Fluid
answer
Between add and full
question
Power Steering Pump and Hoses
answer
No leaks, clamps secure
question
Steering Shaft
answer
Not bent or twisted, universal joints connected and greased
question
Steering Gear Box and Hoses
answer
No leaks, all hoses attached with clamps not loose
question
Pitman Arm
answer
Not bent or broken, connected with castle nut and cotter pin
question
Drag Link
answer
Not bent or twisted, connected to the Upper Control Arm with castle nut and cotter pin
question
Tie Rod
answer
Not bent or twisted, connected to the Lower Control Arm with castle nut and cotter pin
question
Close Hood
answer
Secure latches on both sides
question
Door
answer
Glass is clean, not broken. Seals are intact, not ripped or torn
question
Step Mats
answer
Are clean, not ripped or torn
question
Hand Rails
answer
Secure, not loose or missing bolts
question
Flashlight
answer
Works
question
Fire Extinguisher
answer
5lbs, it is fully charged and current
question
First Aide Kit
answer
24 sealed units with 3 emergency assistance cards
question
Body Fluid Kit
answer
Full
question
Red Box
answer
3 Reflective triangles and 6 30 minute fusees, and spare electrical fuses
question
Windshield
answer
Clean, no broken glass
question
Side,Crossover, & Student Mirrors
answer
All mirrors are clean, no broken glass, and are adjusted for me
question
Visor
answer
Secure with no missing bolts, not cracked or broken
question
Checking Air Storage Tank for leaks
answer
No more than 2 psi loss per minute
question
Checking Service Brakes for leaks
answer
No more than 3 psi loss per minute
question
Checking Safety System
answer
Pump brake pressure down
question
At 60 psi
answer
Warning light & Alarm will come on
question
At 20 psi
answer
Parking brake will reset
question
Steering Wheel
answer
No more than 2 inches of play
question
Horn
answer
Push to make sure it works
question
High Beams, Low Beams
answer
See it by reflection and on dash indicator
question
Turn Signals
answer
Check left and right signals in reflection and on dash
question
Hazard Lights
answer
Turn on and check in reflection and dash. Leave on
question
Windshield Wipers
answer
Check high and low and washer fluid spray
question
Transmission Gauge
answer
In normal operating range
question
Amp Gauge
answer
At 0
question
Oil Gauge
answer
Between 40-60
question
Water Gauge
answer
Adequate for conditions
question
Tachometer Gauge
answer
RPM around 7 plus or minus
question
Speedometer Gauge
answer
At 0 mph
question
Fuel Gauge
answer
Adequate for the trip
question
Volt Gauge
answer
Between 12 to 14
question
Air Pressure Gauge
answer
2 gauges, both should rebuild to 120 psi
question
Radio Check
answer
Bus number to dispatch for radio check
question
Fan Switch
answer
High and Low
question
Air Conditioner Switch
answer
High and Low
question
Driver Heater and Defrost Switch
answer
High and Low
question
Rear Heater Switch
answer
High and Low
question
Heated Mirror Switch
answer
On and Off
question
Driver Dome Lights
answer
Working
question
Student Dome Lights
answer
Six are working
question
Noise Suppresser Switch
answer
Turns off all electrical, used mainly for silence at railroad tracks
question
Check these in this order
answer
Amber Warning Lights, Master Over ride Switch, Emergency Warning Lights, Reactivate Amber Warning Lights
