1. SIDE MIRRORS WHAT YOU SHOULD SEE
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2. Using the front crossover mirrors you should be able to see:
All the way across the front bumper of the school bus plus not less than 2 feet on either side from the ground to the point where direct observation is possible and not less than 12 feet in front of the school bus.
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3. Using the left convex mirror you should be able to see:
Driver-side Mirror
Using the left convex mirror you should be able to see:
The left rear tires making contact with the ground
Along the side to the rear of the school bus to reduce the left side blind spot
Flat Mirror
Convex Mirror
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4. Using the side flat mirrors (west coast) you should be able to see:
The side of the bus in the edge of the mirror - but not enough to enable you to count the windows
Parallel to sides of the bus at least on traffic lane
The ground within approximately 6 inches of the rear dual wheel
Approximately four (4) bus lengths behind the bus 4 3
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5. Passenger-side Mirrors
Using the right convex mirror you should be able to see:
The right rear tires making contact with the ground
The entrance door area
Along the side of the rear of the school bus
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6. Passenger-side Mirrors

7. Remember
Your side flat mirrors (west coast) when adjusted and properly used will give you a wider viewing area
But, they also create blind spots that can hide a vehicle as large as a semi-truck.
When approaching an intersection:
Be cautious, and
Lean towards the steering wheel to peer around the mirrors to see if traffic has cleared.

8. INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
Should be adjusted to see the students inside the bus and any traffic directly behind the bus.
USE: TO MONITOR PASSENGER ACTIVITY INSIDE THE BUS. MAY PROVIDE LIMITED VISIBILITY DIRECTLY IN BACK OF THE BUS IF THE BUS IS EQUIPPED WITH A GLASS-BOTTOMED REAR EMERGENCY DOOR.TO AID IN BACKING. TO SEE AT LEAST 200’ TO REAR.
If you cannot adjust the mirrors to your satisfaction, you may need to ask your supervisor and/or mechanic for bracket adjustment.
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9. What is wrong with this picture?

10. You should not see any more of your bus than this.