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1
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Approach front of bus

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No leaks and bus is resting level

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Strobe light

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Clean, functional, and no missing parts

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3
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Lights at front of the bus

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3 amber clearance lights
Red and Amber student flashing lights
Turn signal and hazard lights
Hi and lo beam headlights

Securely mounted, clean, no missing parts and functional

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Reflective tape

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Clean and in good condition

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Windshield

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Clean, no cracks, no illegal stickers

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6
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Windshield wipers

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Arms have proper spring tension and blades are secure and not damaged

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Mirrors and brackets

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Side mirrors and brackets and crossover mirrors and brackets are securely mounted, properly adjusted, clean, no cracks, and functional.

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8
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Def tank

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Level is adequate at more than 1/8 of a tank full

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9
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Coolant

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Securely mounted, cap is tight, proper operating level, hoses secure, no leaks, and functional.

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10
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Alternator

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Securely mounted, belt driven, wiring has no frays and is in good condition, and functional.

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Water pump

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Securely mounted, belt driven, no leaks, functional.

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12
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Belt

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Secure, no frays, good condition, no more than 3/4 slack, functional.

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Exhaust and turbo

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Securely mounted, no signs of soot that would indicate a leak, functional.

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14
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Engine oil level

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Proper level, cap is tight, no leaks.

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15
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Transmission fluid

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Proper level, cap is tight, no leaks.

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16
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Air compressor

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Securely mounted, gear driven, no audible leaks, no missing parts, and functional.

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17
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Power steering pump

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Securely mounted, gear driven, not damaged or leaking, and operates properly.

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18
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Air lines

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Secure, no audible leaks, no cracks or damage, functional.

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19
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All hoses and wiring

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Secure, no frays, good condition, no leaks or damage, functional.

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20
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Power steering fluid reservoir

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Securely mounted, proper operating level, cap and hoses are secure, no leaks, and functional.

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21
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Steering gear box

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Securely mounted, hoses are secure, no leaks or missing parts, and functional.

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22
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Pitman arm, drag link, tie rod ends.

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Securely mounted, no bent loose or broken parts, functional, castle nuts and cotter pins are all present tight and secure

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23
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Upper and lower steering knuckles
Joints and sockets

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Securely mounted, not loose or worn, no missing parts.

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24
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Shock absorber and
top and bottom mounts

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Securely mounted, tight, no leaks, and functional.

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Frame and cross members

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No cracks or broken welds

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26
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Leaf springs/front and rear spring mounts/U bolts

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Secure, not shifted, no broken or missing parts, no cracks or damage, all bushings are present and functional.

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27
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Air brake chamber

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Securely mounted, no audible leaks, lines are secure, no cracks or dents, and functional.

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28
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Automatic slack adjuster and push rod

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Securely mounted, no broken loose or missing parts, if non automatic no more than 1” of play when pulled by hand and brakes are released.

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29
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Brake lining

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No signs of contamination, not worn dangerously thin, at least 1/4” of life left.

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30
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Brake drum

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Securely mounted, not cracked or damaged, and no excessive wear.

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31
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Inner and outter hub and axel seals

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Filled to proper level and no leaks

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32
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Tire

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Properly inflated, no bulges or damage, no audible leaks, no recaps, tread life over 4/32”.

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33
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Valve stem and cap

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Secure and functional

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34
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Metal wheel

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No damage or illegal welds

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35
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Lug nuts

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All tight and present, no rust trails or shiny threads

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36
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Battery box

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Securely mounted, connections are clean and tight, no corrosion, cell caps are present.

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37
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Drive shaft, u joints, and safety hoops

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Securely mounted, no broken or missing parts, functional.

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38
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Exhaust

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Securely mounted and no signs of soot that would indicate a leak.

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39
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Frame and cross members

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No cracks or broken welds

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40
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Rear diff

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No leaks

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41
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Leaf springs/front and rear spring mounts/U bolts

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Secure, not shifted, no broken or missing parts, no cracks or damage, all bushings are present and functional.

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42
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Air bags

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Securely mounted, tight, no audible leaks.

43
Q

Rear shock absorber
Top and bottom mounts

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Securely mounted, tight, no leaks, and functional.

44
Q

Torsion bar

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Securely mounted and tight

45
Q

Frame and cross members

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No cracks or broken welds

46
Q

Air brake chamber

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Securely mounted, no audible leaks, lines secure, no cracks or dents, and functional.

47
Q

Automatic slack adjuster and push rod

A

Securely mounted, no broken loose or missing parts, if non automatic no more than 1” of play when pulled by hand and brakes are released.

48
Q

Brake lining

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No signs or contamination, no worn dangerously thin, more than 1/4” of life left

49
Q

Brake drum

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Securely mounted, not cracked or damaged, and no excessive wear.

50
Q

Rear inner and outer hub and axel seals

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Filled to proper level and no leaks

51
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Rear tire

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Properly inflated, no bulges or damage, no audible leaks, tread life more than 2/32”, recaps allowed.

52
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Valve stem and cap

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Secure and functional

53
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Metal wheel

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No damage or illegal welds

54
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Rear duels

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Properly spaced and no debris

55
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Lug nuts

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All tight and present, no shiny threads or rust trails

56
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Rear mud flaps

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Securely mounted, proper height, and functional.

57
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Tail pipe

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Securely mounted, no soot.

58
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Emergency door

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Securely mounted, no missing parts, and functional.

59
Q

Group lights

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3 red clearance lights
Turn signal/hazard lights
Reverse lights
Brake and tail lights

Securely mounted, clean, no missing parts, and functional.

60
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Reflective tape

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Clean and in good condition

61
Q

License plate and light

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Securely mounted, clean, current, functional

62
Q

Fuel door, fuel cap, fuel fill tank tube, and fuel tank.

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Securely mounted, no leaks, functional.

63
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Fuel cage

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Securely mounted and functional

64
Q

Side lights

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2 amber 1 red clearance lights
3 amber turn signal/ hazard lights

Securely mounted, clean, no missing parts, functional

65
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Reflective tape

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Securely mounted and in good condition

66
Q

Reflectors

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Securely mounted, proper color, and functional.

67
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Stop arm

A

Securely mounted and no missing parts

68
Q

Baggage compartment

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No missing parts, latches securely, and functional.

69
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Doors

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Securely mounted, clean, no cracks, seals are intact, functional.

70
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Steps/treads

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Clean, secure, no worn, no loose screws.

71
Q

Hand rails

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Tight and secure mounted

72
Q

Student step light

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Securely mounted, clean, no missing parts, functional.

73
Q

First aid/body fluid/3triangles and spare fuses

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Present and functional

74
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Fire extinguisher

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Properly charged and rated

75
Q

Seat frames and cushions

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Securely mounted, no excessive wear or tear

76
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Emergency door

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Functional proper alarm

77
Q

Emergency exit windows

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Functional proper alarm

78
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Emergency roof hatches

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Turn knob and push to open

79
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Floor tread

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Secure no excessive wear or loose screws

80
Q

Turn key off, fasten, seatbelt, seatbelt has no frays, securely mounted in functional. Seatbelt cutter is present and functional.

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I am now going to perform a safe start. The bus is a neutral and the parking brake is set. The ABS light will turn on then go off.

81
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Side mirrors and brackets crossover mirrors and brackets

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securely mounted, properly adjusted, and clean

82
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Windshield

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Clean and no cracks

83
Q

Windshield wipers

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Demonstrate different speeds, spray fluid.
They are securely, mounted, and operate smoothly.

84
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Demonstrate all sides switches

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85
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Turn signals and hazard lights

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Note that they show on dash

86
Q

Oil pressure gauge

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Normal range and warning light is not on

87
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Water temperature gauge

A

Functional running temp will be between 170 and 210°

88
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Transmission fluid gauge

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Normal range and warning light is not on

89
Q

Volts

A

Functional between 12 and 14

90
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Fuel gauge

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Normal range

91
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DEF gauge

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Operate properly

92
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Air pressure gauges

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Functional between 120 and 140 psi

93
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Speedometer and tachometer

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Functional

94
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Horn

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Functional

95
Q

Student mirrors

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Securely mounted properly adjusted no cracks or broken parts and clean

96
Q

Driver, air conditioning, heat, and defrost

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Use all settings and put hand above dashboard while on defrost

97
Q

Park brake check

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Put in drive and try to accelerate, then put back in neutral

98
Q

Service brake check

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Release parking brake put in drive no faster than 5 mph go 10 feet then break firmly note the bus doesn’t pull to the right or left

99
Q

Before I begin the three point airbrake test, I will reduce air pressure to 90 psi and allow the pressure to build back up to 120-140 psi and listen for the governor to cut off.

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100
Q

I am now ready to begin the three-point airbrake test. Would you like me to chock the wheels?

A
101
Q

Step 1

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With air pressure built up to governor cut off 120 to 140 psi I will shut off the engine, leaving the key in the run position. I will release the parking brake and fully apply the foot brake. I will hold the foot break for one minute. I will make sure the air pressure does not drop more than 3 pounds of pressure in one minute for this single vehicle.

102
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Step 2

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I will begin fanning off the air pressure and listen for the low air warning device to activate before air pressure drops below 55 psi.

103
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Step 3

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I will continue to fan off the air pressure. At a range between 20 to 45 psi the parking brake valve should close or pop out.

CDL (1 decks)

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