School Bus Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist

School Pre-Trip Inspection Form

External Inspection

Inspection Date:

External Check Around Bus:

External Check Around Bus:
	Yes	No	N/A
8 Way Lamp System	External Check Around Bus:: 8 Way Lamp System (Yes)	8 Way Lamp System (No)	8 Way Lamp System (N/A)
FueL Tank and Cap	FueL Tank and Cap (Yes)	FueL Tank and Cap (No)	FueL Tank and Cap (N/A)
Wheels (lugs, rims, spacers, tires)	Wheels (lugs, rims, spacers, tires) (Yes)	Wheels (lugs, rims, spacers, tires) (No)	Wheels (lugs, rims, spacers, tires) (N/A)
Wheel Flaps (if equipped)	Wheel Flaps (if equipped) (Yes)	Wheel Flaps (if equipped) (No)	Wheel Flaps (if equipped) (N/A)
Springs, Shock Absorbers	Springs, Shock Absorbers (Yes)	Springs, Shock Absorbers (No)	Springs, Shock Absorbers (N/A)
Spring Mounts (including U-bolts, front & rear axles)	Spring Mounts (including U-bolts, front & rear axles) (Yes)	Spring Mounts (including U-bolts, front & rear axles) (No)	Spring Mounts (including U-bolts, front & rear axles) (N/A)
Battery / Battery Box	Battery / Battery Box (Yes)	Battery / Battery Box (No)	Battery / Battery Box (N/A)

Engine Compartment

Engine Compartment
	Yes	No	N/A
Oil Level	Engine Compartment: Oil Level (Yes)	Oil Level (No)	Oil Level (N/A)
Transmission Fluid Level	Transmission Fluid Level (Yes)	Transmission Fluid Level (No)	Transmission Fluid Level (N/A)
Alternator	Alternator (Yes)	Alternator (No)	Alternator (N/A)
Belts and Hoses	Belts and Hoses (Yes)	Belts and Hoses (No)	Belts and Hoses (N/A)
Coolant Level	Coolant Level (Yes)	Coolant Level (No)	Coolant Level (N/A)
Water Pump	Water Pump (Yes)	Water Pump (No)	Water Pump (N/A)
Air Compressor (air brakes)	Air Compressor (air brakes) (Yes)	Air Compressor (air brakes) (No)	Air Compressor (air brakes) (N/A)
Master Cylinder (hydraulic)	Master Cylinder (hydraulic) (Yes)	Master Cylinder (hydraulic) (No)	Master Cylinder (hydraulic) (N/A)
Check for Leaks	Check for Leaks (Yes)	Check for Leaks (No)	Check for Leaks (N/A)
Steering gear Box and Hoses	Steering gear Box and Hoses (Yes)	Steering gear Box and Hoses (No)	Steering gear Box and Hoses (N/A)
Steering Linkage (Left/Right)	Steering Linkage (Left/Right) (Yes)	Steering Linkage (Left/Right) (No)	Steering Linkage (Left/Right) (N/A)
Power Steering Fluid	Power Steering Fluid (Yes)	Power Steering Fluid (No)	Power Steering Fluid (N/A)
Hub Oil Seals (front & rear)	Hub Oil Seals (front & rear) (Yes)	Hub Oil Seals (front & rear) (No)	Hub Oil Seals (front & rear) (N/A)
Brakes (drums, rotators, linings)	Brakes (drums, rotators, linings) (Yes)	Brakes (drums, rotators, linings) (No)	Brakes (drums, rotators, linings) (N/A)
Brakes (Hydraulic), ABS indicator Service, Parking, Electric Assist	Brakes (Hydraulic), ABS indicator Service, Parking, Electric Assist (Yes)	Brakes (Hydraulic), ABS indicator Service, Parking, Electric Assist (No)	Brakes (Hydraulic), ABS indicator Service, Parking, Electric Assist (N/A)
Brake (Air), ABS Indicator	Brake (Air), ABS Indicator (Yes)	Brake (Air), ABS Indicator (No)	Brake (Air), ABS Indicator (N/A)
Drive Shaft	Drive Shaft (Yes)	Drive Shaft (No)	Drive Shaft (N/A)
Frame	Frame (Yes)	Frame (No)	Frame (N/A)

With Bus Running Check:

With Bus Running Check:
	Yes	No	N/A
Stoplights, Taillights, Back Up Signal	With Bus Running Check:: Stoplights, Taillights, Back Up Signal (Yes)	Stoplights, Taillights, Back Up Signal (No)	Stoplights, Taillights, Back Up Signal (N/A)
Headlights/Parking Lights/Side Marker Lights	Headlights/Parking Lights/Side Marker Lights (Yes)	Headlights/Parking Lights/Side Marker Lights (No)	Headlights/Parking Lights/Side Marker Lights (N/A)
Overhead Flashers/Stop Arms	Overhead Flashers/Stop Arms (Yes)	Overhead Flashers/Stop Arms (No)	Overhead Flashers/Stop Arms (N/A)
Turn Indicators/Hazard Lights/Strobe Lights	Turn Indicators/Hazard Lights/Strobe Lights (Yes)	Turn Indicators/Hazard Lights/Strobe Lights (No)	Turn Indicators/Hazard Lights/Strobe Lights (N/A)
Windshield/Windows/Mirrors	Windshield/Windows/Mirrors (Yes)	Windshield/Windows/Mirrors (No)	Windshield/Windows/Mirrors (N/A)
Mirrors	Mirrors (Yes)	Mirrors (No)	Mirrors (N/A)
Service Brake, Parking Brake, Emergency Brake	Service Brake, Parking Brake, Emergency Brake (Yes)	Service Brake, Parking Brake, Emergency Brake (No)	Service Brake, Parking Brake, Emergency Brake (N/A)
Overhead Flashing Lights/Stop Arms	Overhead Flashing Lights/Stop Arms (Yes)	Overhead Flashing Lights/Stop Arms (No)	Overhead Flashing Lights/Stop Arms (N/A)
Turn Indicators/Hazard Lights	Turn Indicators/Hazard Lights (Yes)	Turn Indicators/Hazard Lights (No)	Turn Indicators/Hazard Lights (N/A)

Internal Inspection

Check Inside the Bus:

Check Inside the Bus:
	Yes	No	N/A
Fire Extinguisher	Check Inside the Bus:: Fire Extinguisher (Yes)	Fire Extinguisher (No)	Fire Extinguisher (N/A)
First Aid Kit	First Aid Kit (Yes)	First Aid Kit (No)	First Aid Kit (N/A)
Emergency Reflectors	Emergency Reflectors (Yes)	Emergency Reflectors (No)	Emergency Reflectors (N/A)
Spare Fuses	Spare Fuses (Yes)	Spare Fuses (No)	Spare Fuses (N/A)
Seats/Floor Clean	Seats/Floor Clean (Yes)	Seats/Floor Clean (No)	Seats/Floor Clean (N/A)
Emergency Exists Not Blocked and in Working Order	Emergency Exists Not Blocked and in Working Order (Yes)	Emergency Exists Not Blocked and in Working Order (No)	Emergency Exists Not Blocked and in Working Order (N/A)

Start Engine & Continue Inside Check:

Start Engine & Continue Inside Check:
	Yes	No	N/A
Windshield Wipers/Washers	Start Engine & Continue Inside Check:: Windshield Wipers/Washers (Yes)	Windshield Wipers/Washers (No)	Windshield Wipers/Washers (N/A)
Fuel Gauge Functional	Fuel Gauge Functional (Yes)	Fuel Gauge Functional (No)	Fuel Gauge Functional (N/A)
Dash Gauges/Lights	Dash Gauges/Lights (Yes)	Dash Gauges/Lights (No)	Dash Gauges/Lights (N/A)
Horn/Steering Wheel	Horn/Steering Wheel (Yes)	Horn/Steering Wheel (No)	Horn/Steering Wheel (N/A)
Heater/Defroster/Fan	Heater/Defroster/Fan (Yes)	Heater/Defroster/Fan (No)	Heater/Defroster/Fan (N/A)
Dome Lights/Step-well Light	Dome Lights/Step-well Light (Yes)	Dome Lights/Step-well Light (No)	Dome Lights/Step-well Light (N/A)
Mirrors Properly Adjusted	Mirrors Properly Adjusted (Yes)	Mirrors Properly Adjusted (No)	Mirrors Properly Adjusted (N/A)
Service Brake, Parking Brake, Emergency Brake	Service Brake, Parking Brake, Emergency Brake (Yes)	Service Brake, Parking Brake, Emergency Brake (No)	Service Brake, Parking Brake, Emergency Brake (N/A)
Overhead Flashing Lights/Stop Arms	Overhead Flashing Lights/Stop Arms (Yes)	Overhead Flashing Lights/Stop Arms (No)	Overhead Flashing Lights/Stop Arms (N/A)
Turn Indicators/Hazard Lights	Turn Indicators/Hazard Lights (Yes)	Turn Indicators/Hazard Lights (No)	Turn Indicators/Hazard Lights (N/A)

Driver Comments or Explanation of Defect(s) Discovered:

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