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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.
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MODULE VCDL Pre-route Victoria Creech Training Representative
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.
ABS Brakes • What are they? • How do they work?
Front of Bus Student Lights Red (left/right) Student Lights Amber (left/right) Clearance Turn signals (left/right) Safety Arm Headlights (left/right) Level Leaks
Check All Mirrors West Coast (left/right) Student Crossover (left/right)
Left Side of Bus Emergency Door Strobe Clearance (3) Stop Arms (front/rear) Reflector Tape Reflectors (3) Turn signals 4-ways (front/rear)
Front Tire Tire Tread (front) Rim Lug Nuts Hub Seal Tire Wall Valve Stem
Front Brake Brake Chamber Slack Adjusters & Push Rod Brake Hoses or Lines Drums/ Rotors Linings or Disk Pads
Steering Steering Box Hoses Linkage—pitman arm, drag link, tie rod ends
Front Suspension Spring Mounts Shocks U-Bolts Springs
Rear Tire Evenly Spaced Tire Wall Tire Tread (rear) Axle Seal Rim Splash Guard Lug Nuts Valve Stem
Rear Brakes Brake Hoses/Lines Brake Chamber Push-Rod Slack Adjuster Brake Drum / Rotor, Linings / Disk Pads
Rear Suspension Air Bags Shocks U-Bolts Torque Arm Leaf Springs Air Mounts Mounts
Under the Bus Frame Drive Shaft Exhaust System
Rear of Bus Amber Student Pick-up Lights (left/right) Clearance lights Red Student Pick-up lights (left/right) Brake Lights (left/right) Reflector Tape Turn signals Reflectors (left/right) Back-up lights (left/right) Tail lights (left/right) Check for Level, Leaks
Engine Compartment (left side) Belt (s) Hoses (Leaks) Alternator Coolant Reservoir Wires Water Pump Hoses (Leaks) Hoses (Leaks)
Engine Compartment (right side) Engine Oil Level Power Steering Reservoir Hoses (Leaks), Air Compressor Hoses (Leaks), Hoses (Leaks), Pump (gear driven)
Right Side of Bus Fuel Area Baggage Compartments Passenger Entry Door
Inside of Bus Handrail Step Light Mat Passenger Entry
Emergency Equipment Fire Extinguisher Body Fluid Kit First Aid Fuses Emergency Triangles
Safe Start Seat Belt Parking Break Gear Selector in Neutral
Engine Start Air ABS Light Temperature Oil Pressure Voltmeter
Engine Start Student Mirrors West Coast , Washers Cross Over Wipers Defroster Windshield Heater Horn
Brake Test Air Leak Emergency Brake Activate Alarm & Light Parking Brake
Light Indicators Headlights (High Beam) Left Turn Right Turn Student Red Headlights Student Amber 4 Ways
Exterior Lights (front) Clearance Lights Student Reds Student Amber Headlights (low/high beam) Stop Arm & Lights 4-Way Signals (left/right) Safety Arm
Exterior Lights (rear) Strobe Clearance Student Red Student Amber Left/ Right, 4 Ways Back Up Lights & Alarm Brake Red Reflectors Tail Lights
Inside Bus Door Windows Windows Checking Seats Hatches