BUS Pre-trip Inspection Checklist

• Bus ID

• Conducted on (Date and Time)

  Date

• Inspected by (Full Name)

• Location
  Address

EXTERIOR GENERAL CHECK

• Leaks under bus, Leaning

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Mirrors, Body, Paint, Reflectors, Reflective Marking, Decals, Doors, Windows

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Fuel Area- Door, Tank, Cap, Cage

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Undercarriage- Frame, Driveshaft, Leaf Springs, Hangers, Mounts, Shocks, Exhaust, Tail Pipe

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Battery Compartment- Hold Down, Terminals, Cables

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Rear Wheels, Tires - Left, Right- wells, rims, hub seal, lug nuts, proper inflation, wear 2/32" min, damage, valve stem, side walls, axle seal-leaks, spacers

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Rear brakes - Left, Right - air hoses - leaks, chambers, slack adjusters, brake rod, drums

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

UNDER HOOD

• Fluid Levels- Oil, Coolant, Washer Fluid, Power Steering, Transmission Fluid

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Front Wheels, Dual Tires - Left, Right- wells, rims, hub seal, lug nuts, proper inflation, wear 4/32" min, damage, valve stem, side walls, spacers

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Hoses, belts, wiring

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Engine components/accessories - power steering pump, air compressor, water pump, fan, alternator, AC compressors, air filter, mounts and condition

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check for leaks, loose items, excessive oil/ grease deposits

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Steering system- column, gearbox, linkage, tie rod, axle

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Front Suspension- Left and Right - frame, leaf springs, mounts, hangers, shackles, shock absorbers, u-bolts

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Front brakes - Left and Right - hoses, chambers, slack adjusters, push rods

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

INTERIOR

• Emergency equipment- fire extinguisher (pressure/tag/mount), first aid kit, body fluid cleanup kit, reflectors, fuses

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Windshield, Windows- cracks, fogging, latches and visor

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Passenger seats - frames, mounting, pads, cuts, seat belts

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• General interior condition- floor, step well, grab rail, paneling, broom mounting, loose objects secured, cleanliness

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Driver's seat, seat belt

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Mirror adjustment and condition - rear vision, cross view, side view, interior, sun visor

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Service door operation, air leaks

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Horn, switches, device operation

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Gauges, indicators, dash and switch panel lights, engine warning lights/buzzers, ABS warning light, oil pressure, voltage, temperature, fuel, air pressure, speedometer, odometer

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Heaters, defrosters, auxiliary fan

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Interior dome lights, step lights

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Windshield wipers and washers - operation, blade condition

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Steering wheel play

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Neutral safety switch, shifter.

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Air brake system- gauges, pressure build up, governor, low air warning buzzer and light, pop off and pedal, 1 minute test, air leaks, parking, service, emergency brake operation

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Emergency doors, windows, hatches - operation, buzzers, labeling

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• A/C operation - front and rear, filters

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

EXTERIOR CHECK

• Headlights high and low beam, turn signals, hazards, brake, tail, backup lights and alarm, parking lights, lenses, license plate light

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Clearance, side marker, ID lights, reflectors, strobe light, lenses

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

• Student warning lights- 8 light flashing system, stop arm, crossing arm - wiring, air leaks

  OK

  At Risk

  N/A

COMPLETION

• Person doing pretrip (Sign Initials )

  Sign

Maintenance Notes

• Please note the added amount (if applicable) for the following items:

• Fluids added, how much.

• Engine lacks power, rough idle

• Overheating

• Noisy belt, brakes

• Burning oil or leaks

• Slow tire air leak

• Hard steering, wheel play, wheel shimmy, pulling to the side L or R

• Noisy transmission, improper shifting, slips out of gear

• Exhaust fumes

• Recommendations/Comments