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31 Cards in this Set
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The purpose of the _____ ______ ______ test is to determine if the driver knows whether the vehicle is safe to drive.
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pre-trip vehicle inspection
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Signs of leaks Leaks/Hoses
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-puddles on the ground.
-dripping fluids on underside of engine and transmission. -Inspect hoses for condition and leaks |
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See that oil level is within safe operating range. Level
must be _________ refill mark. |
above
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How to inspect the coolant Level
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-Inspect reservoir sight glass, or
-If engine is not hot, remove radiator cap and check for visible coolant level. |
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Check for adequate power steering fluid level. Level
must be ___________ refill mark. |
above
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Check the following belts for ___________ (up to 3/4 inch play at center of belt), cracks, or frays:
-Power steering belt. -Water pump belt. -Alternator belt. -Air compressor belt. |
snugness
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3 things to check Clutch/Gearshift
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-Depress clutch.
-Place gearshift lever in neutral or (park, for automatic transmissions). -Start engine, then release clutch slowly. |
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3 things to make sure Oil Pressure Gauge is working correctly.
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Check that pressure gauge shows increasing or nor-
mal oil pressure or that the warning light goes off. If equipped, oil temperature gauge should begin a gradual rise to the normal operating range |
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Make sure the temperature gauge is working. Temperature should begin to climb to the ________ _______ range or temperature light should be off.
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normal operating
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Check that gauges show ___________ and/or generator is charging or that warning light is off.
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alternator
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Mirrors should be clean and adjusted properly from the _________ .
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inside
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3 important things for Emergency Equipment
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-spare electrical fuses
-three red reflective triangles -fire extinguisher |
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Non-power steering:
Check for excessive play by turning steering wheel back and forth. Play should not exceed ___ degrees or about two inches on a 20-inch wheel. |
10
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Powersteering:
With the engine __________, check for excessive play by turning the steering wheel back and forth. Play should not exceed 10 degrees or about two inches on a 20-inch wheel before front left wheel barely moves. |
running
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Dash indicators work when which corresponding
lights are turned on: |
-Left & Right turn signals.
-Four-way emergency flashers. -High beam headlight. |
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Apply parking brake only and make sure that it will
hold the vehicle by shifting into a ________ ________ and gently pulling against the brake. |
lower gear
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Pump the brake pedal _______ times, then hold it down
for five seconds. The brake pedal should not move (depress) during the five seconds. |
three
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If equipped with a hydraulic brake reserve (back-up)
system, with the key _____, depress the brake pedal and listen for the sound of the reserve system electric motor. |
off
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Begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly applying
and releasing the foot brake. Low air warning devices (buzzer, light, flag) should activate before air pressure drops below _____ psi. |
60
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Slack Adjustors:
The angle between the push rod and adjustor arm should be a little over _____ degrees when the brakes are released, and not less than 90 degrees when the brakes are applied. |
90
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Slack Adjustors:
When pulled by hand, the brake rod should not move more than ______ inch with the brakes released. |
one
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Check for damaged or bent rims. Rims _________ have
welding repairs. |
cannot
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The following 3 items must be inspected on every tire:
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-Tread depth
-Tire condition -Tire inflation |
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See that hub ____________ seals and axle seals are not
leaking and, if wheel has a sight glass, oil level is ade- quate. |
oil/grease
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How to check lug nuts:
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all lug nuts are present, free of cracks and
distortions, and show no signs of loosenes |
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Spacers should be evenly ____________, with the dual
wheels and tires evenly separated. |
centered
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Check that doors are not damaged and that they open
and close properly from the ___________. |
outside.
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In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses (if
equipped), three red reflective triangles, and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also inspect the following emergency equipment: |
-Three red-burning flares (fusees).
-A nine-item first-aid kit. |
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In addition to checking the lighting indicators listed in
Section 11.2 of this manual, school bus drivers must also check the following lighting indicators (internal panel lights): |
-amber & red lights indicator
-Strobe light indicator, if equipped |
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Check that the entry door is not damaged, operates
smoothly, and closes securely from the ___________. |
inside
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Make sure that all ___________ exits are not damaged,
operate smoothly, and close securely from the inside. |
emergency
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