MODULE VMODULE VCDL Pre-routeCDL Pre-route

Victoria CreechTraining Representative

CDL Pre-route and Bus FamiliarizationCDL Pre-route and Bus Familiarization

Topics to be DiscussedTopics 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 BusDescription 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.

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Danger ZonesDanger Zones

ABS BrakesABS Brakes

• What are they?• How do they work?

CDL Pre-route – 78/84 PassengerCDL Pre-route – 78/84 Passenger

Front of BusFront of Bus

LevelLevel

Student LightsStudent LightsRed (left/right)Red (left/right)

ClearanceClearance

Student LightsStudent LightsAmber (left/right)Amber (left/right)

Headlights Headlights (left/right)(left/right)

LeaksLeaks

Turn signals Turn signals (left/right)(left/right)

Safety ArmSafety Arm

Check All MirrorsCheck All Mirrors

West Coast (left/right)West Coast (left/right)

Student Crossover (left/rightStudent Crossover (left/right))

Left Side of BusLeft Side of Bus

Stop Arms (front/rear)Stop Arms (front/rear)

Emergency DoorEmergency Door

Reflector TapeReflector TapeReflectors (3)Reflectors (3) Turn signalsTurn signals

4-ways (front/rear)4-ways (front/rear)

Clearance (3)Clearance (3)StrobeStrobe

Front TireFront Tire

Tire Tread (front)Tire Tread (front)

Tire WallTire Wall

RimRim

Valve StemValve Stem

Lug NutsLug Nuts

Hub SealHub Seal

Front BrakeFront Brake

Brake Hoses or LinesBrake Hoses or Lines

Brake ChamberBrake Chamber

Slack Adjusters & Push RodSlack Adjusters & Push Rod

Drums/ RotorsDrums/ RotorsLinings or Disk PadsLinings or Disk Pads

SteeringSteering

Steering BoxSteering BoxHosesHoses Linkage—pitman arm, Linkage—pitman arm,

drag link, tie rod endsdrag link, tie rod ends

Front SuspensionFront Suspension

SpringsSprings

SSpring Mountspring Mounts

ShocksShocks

U-BoltsU-Bolts

Rear TireRear Tire

Tire Tread (rear)Tire Tread (rear)

Tire WallTire Wall

RimRim

Valve StemValve Stem

Lug NutsLug Nuts

Axle SealAxle Seal

Splash GuardSplash Guard

Evenly SpacedEvenly Spaced

Rear BrakesRear Brakes

Brake Hoses/LinesBrake Hoses/Lines Brake ChamberBrake Chamber

Slack AdjusterSlack Adjuster

Push-RodPush-Rod

Brake Drum / Rotor, Brake Drum / Rotor, Linings / Disk PadsLinings / Disk Pads

Rear SuspensionRear Suspension

Leaf SpringsLeaf Springs

MountsMounts

U-BoltsU-Bolts

ShocksShocks

Air BagsAir Bags

Air MountsAir Mounts

Torque ArmTorque Arm

Under the BusUnder the Bus

Drive ShaftDrive Shaft

FrameFrame

Exhaust SystemExhaust System

Rear of BusRear of Bus

Check for Level, LeaksCheck for Level, Leaks

Clearance lightsClearance lights

Red Student Pick-up Red Student Pick-up lights (left/right)lights (left/right)

Turn signalsTurn signals

Amber Student Pick-Amber Student Pick-up Lights (left/right)up Lights (left/right)

Reflectors (left/right)Reflectors (left/right)

Reflector TapeReflector TapeBrake Lights (left/right)Brake Lights (left/right)

Back-up lights (left/right)Back-up lights (left/right)

Tail lights (left/right) Tail lights (left/right)

Engine Compartment (left side)Engine Compartment (left side)

Hoses (Leaks)Hoses (Leaks)

AlternatorAlternator

Water PumpWater Pump

Belt (s)Belt (s)

Coolant ReservoirCoolant Reservoir

Hoses (Leaks)Hoses (Leaks)

Hoses (Leaks)Hoses (Leaks)

WiresWires

Engine Compartment (right side)Engine Compartment (right side)

Hoses (Leaks),Hoses (Leaks),

Hoses (Leaks),Hoses (Leaks),

Hoses (Leaks),Hoses (Leaks),

Air CompressorAir Compressor

Engine Oil LevelEngine Oil Level

Power Steering ReservoirPower Steering Reservoir

Pump (gear driven)Pump (gear driven)

Right Side of BusRight Side of Bus

Baggage CompartmentsBaggage Compartments

Fuel AreaFuel Area

Passenger Entry DoorPassenger Entry Door

Inside of BusInside of Bus

Passenger EntryPassenger Entry

Step LightStep Light

MatMat

HandrailHandrail

Emergency EquipmentEmergency Equipment

Fire ExtinguisherFire Extinguisher

Emergency TrianglesEmergency Triangles

FusesFuses

First Aid First Aid Body Fluid KitBody Fluid Kit

Safe StartSafe Start

Seat BeltSeat Belt Parking BreakParking Break

Gear Selector in NeutralGear Selector in Neutral

Engine StartEngine Start

ABS LightABS Light

TemperatureTemperature

Oil PressureOil Pressure

VoltmeterVoltmeter

AirAir

Engine StartEngine Start

Student MirrorsStudent Mirrors

West CoastWest Coast

Cross OverCross Over

, Washers, Washers

WindshieldWindshield

HeaterHeater

DefrosterDefroster

HornHorn

WipersWipers

Brake TestBrake Test

Alarm & LightAlarm & Light

Emergency Brake ActivateEmergency Brake Activate

Parking BrakeParking Brake

Air Leak

Light IndicatorsLight Indicators

Headlights (High Beam) Headlights (High Beam)

Left TurnLeft Turn Right TurnRight TurnHeadlights Headlights

4 Ways4 Ways

Student AmberStudent Amber

Student RedStudent Red

Exterior Lights (front)Exterior Lights (front)Clearance LightsClearance Lights

Headlights (low/high beam)Headlights (low/high beam)

4-Way Signals (left/right)4-Way Signals (left/right)

Student AmberStudent AmberStudent RedsStudent Reds

Safety ArmSafety Arm

Stop Arm & LightsStop Arm & Lights

Exterior Lights (rear)Exterior Lights (rear)StrobeStrobe

Student AmberStudent AmberStudent RedStudent Red

ClearanceClearance

Tail LightsTail Lights

Left/ Right, 4 WaysLeft/ Right, 4 Ways

BrakeBrake

Back Up Lights & AlarmBack Up Lights & Alarm

Red ReflectorsRed Reflectors

Inside BusInside Bus

Checking SeatsChecking Seats

WindowsWindowsWindowsWindows

DoorDoor

HatchesHatches

Questions???Questions???