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is equipped as required by allprovisions of law,and all equipment is in good working order.\"  \nAdditionalThe Safety &Training Section has developed a pre-trip inspection order which incorporates the itemsRequirements:required by the state with those required by the district.  \nUsing ThisThis document is designed for use as a reference to the pre-trip inspection and its separate parts.Document:The description is for the CONVENTIONAL school bus.Each section willbe described in detail.  \nPre-tripThe procedure is to inspect in a top-to-bottom,left-to-right fashion.Use the following order whenInspectionperforming a pre-trip inspection.Order:  \n\n| Step   | Inspect   |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1   | Engine Compartment   |\n| 2   | Driver's Compartment   |\n| 3   | Interior   |\n| 4   | Exterior(two trips required)   |\n| 5   | Brake system (hydraulic &air brakes)   |\n| 6   | Special Ed.Equipment (if applicable)   |\n\n## ENGINE COMPARTMENT:\n\nLogin and choose:Pre-Trip;Scan:Asset Tag;Open engine hood Scan:“Engine Compartment”  \n\n| Step   | Check   |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1   | Under bus for unattached equipment &fluid leaks;   |\n| 2   | All accessible hoses,belts,&fluids.Do not check transmission.   |\n| 3   | For anything unusual.   |\n\n## DRIVER’S COMPARTMENT:\n\nClose entrance door &set emergency door switch to “Closed”;Sean:Zone Tag\\#10“Entering Bus”  \n\n| Step   | Check   |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1   | All emergency equipment (fire extinguisher,reflectors,first aid kit),   |\n| 2   | All certificates,(CHP,DMV&Insurance card).   |\n| 4   | Driver seat &seat belt.Mirror adjustment &sun visor.   |\n\n3/5/2021  \nPrior to starting the engine;Scan:Zone Tag“Driver Compartment”  \nSTART ENGINE.  \n\n| Step   | Check   |\n| --- | --- |\n| 5   | All gauges for proper operation.Check transmission gear selector and listen for back up beeper.   |\n| 6   | PA,all switches,heater &defroster fans,windshield washer&wiper.   |\n| 7   | Horn &turn on two-way radio.(If air drain valve is inside bus,drain for 3 to 5 seconds.)   |\n| 8   | Turn engine key to “OFF”position.Open entrance door and wait for CSAS to activate horn.Close  \u003Cbr>entrance door.   |\n\n## INTERIOR:\n\nTurn key to \"ON\"position  \n\n| Step   | action   |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1   | Chock service brake pedal with tire bar.   |\n| 2   | Turn on amber approach lights &hazard lights,check front amber approach lights in front left mirror.   |\n| 3   | Walk to the rear of bus checking;seat backs,windows,roof vents &interior light lenses.  \u003Cbr>Open emergency exit doors checking warning light and buzzer.Look out back door,checking brake  \u003Cbr>lights,hazard lights &amber approach lights.Scan:Zone Tag“Inside Bus”   |\n| 4   | Walk to front of bus checking;seat bottoms,anchor bolts &flooring.Turn key to “OFF”position.   |\n| NOTE:  Check back-up lights with assistance only.   |  |\n\n## EXTERIOR:First Trip.\n\n\n| Step   | Action   |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1   | Turn on;Headlights (high beam),left turn signal&red crossover lights.Open entrance door.   |\n| 2   | Exit bus,take tire bar with you,check steps &door seal,walk counterclockwise around bus  \u003Cbr>checking:  \u003Cbr>Scan:Zonar Tags:right front,front,left front,left rear,rear,and right rear,as you walk  \u003Cbr>around bus counterclockwise.   |\n|  | Front.Mirrors and mountings,lettering,clearance lights,red crossover lights,windshield &  \u003Cbr>a.  \u003Cbr>wipers.headlights,left turn signal,license plate,bumper &under bus for fluid leaks.  \u003Cbr>b.  \u003Cbr>Sides.Tires,tread depth minimum 4/32\"front,2/32\"rear,sidewall,rim,valve stems,lug  \u003Cbr>nuts &hub seal.Body condition,lettering,clearance lights,reflectors,springs,suspension  \u003Cbr>parts,Mud flaps,emergency exits,drive shaft guards and stop arm.〔If air drain valve is  \u003Cbr>outside bus,drain air tank 3 to 5 seconds.)  \u003Cbr>Rear.Clearance lights,red c","cbCaigwjpDHZUwTD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigwjpDHZUwTD","pdf",344963,"English","# Pre-trip Inspection Procedure - Conventional Buses\n## Procedure Order\n## Engine Compartment\n## Driver’s Compartment\n## Interior\n## Exterior (First Trip / Second Trip)\n## Brake Checks (Hydraulic Brakes / Air Brake Test)","[{\"question\":\"What is the overall order for performing a pre-trip inspection on a conventional bus?\",\"answer\":\"Inspect in a top-to-bottom, left-to-right fashion following the listed order: engine compartment, driver’s compartment, interior, exterior (two trips), brake system, and special education equipment if applicable.\"},{\"question\":\"What must be checked in the engine compartment?\",\"answer\":\"Check under the bus for unattached equipment and fluid leaks, inspect all accessible hoses, belts, and fluids (do not check transmission), and look for anything unusual.\"},{\"question\":\"How should hydraulic brakes be tested during the brake checks?\",\"answer\":\"Turn the ignition key on to verify warning lights and beepers plus electric backup motor activation, 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