MODULE V CDL Pre-route Victoria Creech Training Representative

CDL Pre-route and Bus Familiarization

Topics to be Discussed Basic Description of a School Bus Physical Characteristics of a School Bus Problems Caused by These Characteristics Danger Zones Overview of the CDL Pre-route

Description of a School Bus A school bus is defined as a motor vehicle regularly used for the transportation of prekindergarten through grade 12 students of the public schools, to and from school or to and from school activities and owned, operated, rented, contracted or leased by any district school board.

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Danger Zones

ABS Brakes What are they? How do they work?

CDL Pre-route – 78/84 Passenger

Front of Bus Level Student Lights Red (left/right) Clearance Student Lights Amber (left/right) Headlights (left/right) Leaks Turn signals (left/right) Safety Arm

Check All Mirrors West Coast (left/right) Student Crossover (left/right )

Left Side of Bus Stop Arms (front/rear) Emergency Door Reflector Tape Reflectors (3) Turn signals 4-ways (front/rear) Clearance (3) Strobe

Front Tire Tire Tread (front) Tire Wall Rim Valve Stem Lug Nuts Hub Seal

Front Brake Brake Hoses or Lines Brake Chamber Slack Adjusters & Push Rod Drums/ Rotors Linings or Disk Pads

Steering Steering Box Hoses Linkage—pitman arm, drag link, tie rod ends

Front Suspension Springs Spring Mounts Shocks U-Bolts

Rear Tire Tire Tread (rear) Tire Wall Rim Valve Stem Lug Nuts Axle Seal Splash Guard Evenly Spaced

Rear Brakes Brake Hoses/Lines Brake Chamber Slack Adjuster Push-Rod Brake Drum / Rotor, Linings / Disk Pads

Rear Suspension Leaf Springs Mounts U-Bolts Shocks Air Bags Air Mounts Torque Arm

Under the Bus Drive Shaft Frame Exhaust System

Rear of Bus Check for Level, Leaks Clearance lights Red Student Pick-up lights (left/right) Turn signals Amber Student Pick- up Lights (left/right) Reflectors (left/right) Reflector Tape Brake Lights (left/right) Back-up lights (left/right) Tail lights (left/right)

Engine Compartment (left side) Hoses (Leaks) Alternator Water Pump Belt (s) Coolant Reservoir Hoses (Leaks) Wires

Engine Compartment (right side) Hoses (Leaks), Air Compressor Engine Oil Level Power Steering Reservoir Pump (gear driven)

Right Side of Bus Baggage Compartments Fuel Area Passenger Entry Door

Inside of Bus Passenger Entry Step Light Mat Handrail

Emergency Equipment Fire Extinguisher Emergency Triangles Fuses First Aid Body Fluid Kit

Safe Start Seat Belt Parking Break Gear Selector in Neutral

Engine Start ABS Light Temperature Oil Pressure Voltmeter Air

Engine Start Student Mirrors West Coast Cross Over, Washers Windshield Heater Defroster Horn Wipers

Brake Test Alarm & Light Emergency Brake Activate Parking Brake Air Leak

Light Indicators Headlights (High Beam) Left Turn Right Turn Headlights 4 Ways Student Amber Student Red

Exterior Lights (front) Clearance Lights Headlights (low/high beam) 4-Way Signals (left/right) Student Amber Student Reds Safety Arm Stop Arm & Lights

Exterior Lights (rear) Strobe Student Amber Student Red Clearance Tail Lights Left/ Right, 4 Ways Brake Back Up Lights & Alarm Red Reflectors

Inside Bus Checking Seats Windows Windows Door Hatches

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