Driver & Vehicle Safety Division School Bus Inspection Checklist
03. Air Pollution G. Stop Lights A. Missing H. Taillights B. Inoperative I. Turning Signal Lights O. Other J. Warning Flashers�Overhead 04. Brakes A. Air Compressor 15. Miscellaneous B. Emergency/Park A. Body Condition C. Hoses and Lines D. Low Warning Device * B. Bus Color E. Master Cylinder C. Crossing Arm F. Pedal Reserve G. Vacuum Unit * D. Compartment Condition
05. Emergency Door(s)/Exits 16. Mirrors A. Buzzer A. Convex Cross View B. Lettering B. Exterior Rear View C. Operation C. Interior Rear View D. Passageway O. Other 17. Bumpers 06. Emergency Equipment A. Damaged A. Fire Extinguisher O. Other B. First Aid Kit C. Warning Devices 18. Seat Belt � Driver O. Other A. Inoperative B. Missing 07. Exhaust System C. No Retractor A. Exhaust Pipe O. Other B. Manifold C. Muffler 19. Seats D. Supporting Hardware A. Mounting E. Tail Pipe B. Condition
08. Fuel System 20. Service Door A. Filler Cap Missing A. Flexible Material B. Leaking B. Operation
09. Glazing 21. Steering and Suspension A. Emergency Door A. Ball Joints B. Service Door B. Drag Link C. Side Glasses D. Windshield * C. Frame E. Fuel Tank D. Idler Arm O. Other E. Jamming or Binding F. King Pins 10. Hand Hold Grips/Handrails G. Pitman Arm A. Damaged or Missing H. Power Steering B. Improperly Mounted I. Shock Absorbers O. Other J. Springs, Shackles K. Steering Wheel Play * 11. Heating and Defrosting A. Defrosters L. Tie Rods B. Heaters M. Torsion Bar O. Other N. Wheel Play P. Wheel Bearings 12. Horn O. Other A. Operation O. Other 22. Tires A. Damaged 13. Lettering and signs B. Worn A. Signs O. Other B. Lettering O. Other 23. Treads and Mats A. Aisle Mats 14. Lighting and Signaling B. Step Treads A. Clearance Lights O. Other B. Headlights C. Identification Lights 24. Wheels D. Reflectors A. Damaged E. Side Marker Lights B. Missing Lug Nut F. Stop Arm and Lights O. Other
* Notates Patrol Inspection (only) items 25. Wipers A. Operation B. Worn
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