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School Bus Inspection

Emergency Equipment

Lighting Indicators

Lights/Reflectors

In addition to checking the lights and reflective devices listed in Section 10.2 of this manual, school bus drivers must also check the following (external) lights and reflectors:

• Strobe light, if equipped.
• Stop arm light, if equipped.
• Alternately flashing amber lights, if equipped.
• Alternately flashing red lights.

Student Mirrors

In addition to checking the external mirrors, school bus drivers must also check the internal and external mirrors used for observing students:

• Check for proper adjustment.
• Check that all internal and external mirrors and mirror brackets are not damaged and are mounted securely with no loose fittings.
• Check that visibility is not impaired due to dirty mirrors.

Stop Arm

• If equipped, check the stop arm to see that it is mounted securely to the frame of the vehicle. Also, check for loose fittings and damage.

Passenger Entry/Lift

• Check that the entry door is not damaged, operates smoothly and closes securely from the inside.
• Check that entry door glass is clean, not cracked or missing.
• Hand rails are secure and the step light is working, if equipped.
• The entry steps must be clear of debris/snow/ice and the treads cannot be loose or worn excessively.
• If equipped with a handicap lift, look for leaking, damaged or missing parts and explain how lift should be checked for correct operation. Lift must be fully retracted and latched securely.

Emergency Exit

• Make sure that all emergency exits are not damaged, operate smoothly and close securely from the inside.
• Check that any emergency exit warning devices are working.

Seating

• Look for broken seat frames and check that seat frames are firmly attached to the floor.
• Check that all seat cushions are attached securely to the seat frames.