Trainee’s Name: _________________________ County: _______________________ Date: __________ PRE TRIP TEST FORM – 90% REQUIRED TO PASS _________ 24 ITEMS MISSED FAILS __________ Applicant is required to have and use Tire Air Pressure Gauge, Tread Depth Gauge, and Flash Light Vehicle Overview Passenger Area Check � Parking Brake Set, Wheels Chocked �� Lug Nuts � Check Seat Frames, Bottoms and Front Seat Backs � General Condition ���� Axle Seal Inner/Outer � Vandal Lock � Damage Vandalism �� Spacer, if equipped � Child Minder � Leaning �� Brake Hoses ��� Emergency Door, Instruction & Buzzer � Leaks Under Bus �� Brake Chambers � Check the Back of Seats � Objects Under Bus �� Slack Adjusters � Emergency Windows Instructions & Buzzer � Area Around Bus �� Brake Drums � Roof Hatches Instructions & Buzzers � Fuel Tank & Cap �� Brake Lining � Look for Loose Objects � Battery Box �� Springs/Mounts Light Function Check Front of Bus Condition �� Shocks ��� Head Lights Low/High Indicator � Windshield �� Exhaust System ����� R. Signal Fender/Cowl/Side/Indicator � Loading Lights � Stop Sign Lights, Boot & Cable ����� L. Signal Fender/Cowl/Side/Indicator � Clearance Lights �� Mud Flaps � 4 Way Hazards �� Left & Right Turn Signal, Cowl & Rear of Bus/Condition ���� Park Lights L/R/F/R Fender � Clearance Lights � Head Lights & Parking Lights � Loading Lights � Clearance Lights � Crossing Gate Boot & Cable �� Tail Lights/Brake Lights ��� Amber Loading F/R/Indicator � Bumper Tow Hooks � Reflectors ��� Red Loading F/R/Indicator �� Cross view mirrors � License Plate & Lights � Brake Lights Engine Compartment �� Left/Right Turn Signal �� Backup Lights/Alarm � Hood Safety Latch and Cable � Emergency Door and Instructions �� Strobe Light/Indicator � Excessive Oiliness �� Operation of Door and Prop �� Step Well Light Inner/Outer � Missing or Loose Parts/Fan, etc. � Look for Foreign Objects Under � Dash/Panel Lights Seats � Engine Oil Level � Automatic Chains, if equipped � License Plate Light � Hoses/wiring/air lines ��� Frame/Bumper/Tow Hooks *AUTOMATIC FAILURES � Belts �� Air Bags Failure to operate Loading Light system correctly. � Coolant Level � Differential for Leaks Exiting of the bus with engine running. � Water Pump � Back Up Lights Failure to chock wheels before Air Brake Test. � Air Compressor Belt or Gear Driven Entrance Area � Transmission Fluid � Hand Rail Secure Air Brake Check � Washer Fluid � Air Build Up to 120 to 125 PSI. If tank � Stepwell Light not full, pump down to make build air � Alternator Leak Rate in One Minute � Power Steering Pump � Steps and Tread � 2 PSI loss foot off brake � Power Steering Fluid � Door/Glass � 3 PSI loss with service brake applied � Steering Shaft Driver Area Check � Low Warning Buzzer and Light Comes Steering Box on by 60 PSI � Pitman Arm � Fire Extinguisher � Park Brake applies between 20 to 45 PSI Start Engine � Drag Link � Reflective Triangles � Warning Light and Buzzer off at 60 PSI � Steering Arm �� First Aid Body Fluid Kit � Build from 85 to 100 PSI within 45 seconds at engine idle L-R � Seat Belt Cutter � Governor Cut-Out at 120 to 125 PSI �� Tie Rod � Driver Seat Belt � Governor Cuts-In at 90 PSI �� Frame � Spare Fuses � Pull Against Parking Brake �� Springs and Mounts � Video System, Secure and Lights � Test Service Brake – noting any pulling to one side �� Shock Absorber, Bushings & Leaks � Windshield, Cracks, Obstructions �� Brake Hoses �� DMV Sticker/Dept. of Education *Failure to perform any of the above steps in the �� Brake Chambers ���� Schedules/Rules/Code Paperwork air brake test except notifying the examiner of the �� Slack Adjusters � Check & Adjust Seat warning light and buzzer cut off is an automatic �� Brake Drums � Check & Adjust Mirrors failure of the air brake test. 11/18 �� Brake Linings �� Sun Visor/Overhead Mirror �� Tires, Wear/Cond./Tread Depth �� Washers & Wipers High & Low ���� Valve Stems & Caps/Inflation �� Heaters/Defroster High & Low �� Rims � Dome Lights �� Lug Nuts �� Check Steering/Horn ���� Seal inner/outer � Check Operation of Service Door & Controls �� Mud Flap Engine Start Outside Check-Right Side/Left � Depress Clutch, if �� Left/Right Side Signal equipped/Check Free Play ���� Clearance Lights, Reflect. Emer. � Check Gearshift Travel and ���� Window/Identification Pattern �� Mirrors � Unusual Noises �� Frame Check Gauges ��� Drive Shaft, U Joints, Safety Loops � Oil Pressure/Alerts � Chains, Straps & Wire � Ammeter/Volt Meter ���� Tires Inner & Outer, Wear & Tread � Fuel enough for trip Depth ���� Inflation/Valve Stems & Caps � ABS ���� � Water Temperature ���� Rims � Air Pressure .