Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist – Page 1
Method Legend:
Visual = V
Manual = M
Audible = A
Not Applicable = N/A
Outside Checks
Item
Manitoba Safety
Inspection Decal
Method
Windshields
Mirrors
V
V
Side Windows
Bumpers –
Front & Rear
V
N/A
No damage; clear
vision
No damage; secure
No damage; clear
vision
V; M
No damage; secure
Rear Emergency Door
Tires
Wheel Hub &
Fasteners
V
Proper Condition
M
Opens/closes
V; M
Appear proper
V; M
Appear proper
Acceptable Condition
N/A
Missing; unreadable; expired
Star or chip less than 25 mm (1 inch)
Insecure
Two stars and/or chips greater than 25 mm (1 inch) or any intersecting cracks in driver’s vision or wiper sweep area
Obstructed; fails to provide a clear view
Leaking; cracked
Obstructing vision; shattered
Insecure; bolt missing
Buzzer not functioning; door hinges stiff to
open
Missing; damaged; outside of body lines
Suspension
V
No noticeable sag/
lean
Air System
V; A
No damage; secure
Bus Body & Frame
Windshield Washer
Level
Coolant Level &
Radiator/Belts
Engine Oil Level
Fuel System
Licence Plate
V; M
No damage; secure
Damaged tread or sidewall; tire leaking
Hub oil below minimum level (with sight glass);
wheel seal seepage
Seepage of shock absorber; air leak in air
suspension system; suspension fastener
loose/missing/broken
Air seepage in air system
Insecure/missing body parts; insecure/missing
compartment doors; damaged frame/body
V
Adequate level
Adequate level;
drive belt(s) in place
Operating level
No damage/leaks
Valid; secure
N/A
Coolant level below add mark; coolant visible
in reservoir; drive belt(s) in place
Oil level at “add” mark on dipstick
N/A
Loose
V; M
V; M
V
V; M
Out Of Service Condition
Door does not open/close securely
Flat tire; tire tread depth less than wear limit; tire in contact with another tire or any vehicle component other than
mud flap; tire marked “not for highway”; tire has exposed cords in the tread/outer sidewall area
Wheel has loose/missing/ineffective fastener; damaged/cracked/broken wheel/rim or attaching part;
evidence of imminent wheel/hub or bearing failure
Shock absorber missing/damaged; deflated air bag; cracked/broken main spring leaf or more than one broken spring
leaf; part of spring leaf/suspension missing/shifted out of place or in contact with another vehicle component; loose
U-bolt
Audible warning operating; damaged part(s) of air system causing problems with air build up
Visibly shifted/cracked/collapsing/sagging frame member(s); any exterior body panel damaged/deteriorated so that it
causes a hazard to others
Fails to adequately provide enough fluid to clear driver’s field of vision in area swept by driver’s side wiper
Leaks; no coolant visible in reservoir; drive belt(s) missing
Oil level below “add” mark on dipstick
Missing fuel tank cap; insecure fuel tank; dripping fuel leak
Invalid; missing
Hydraulic Brake System (in driver’s seat with ignition off, depress brake pedal)
Item
Hydraulic Brake
System
Method
Proper Condition
Acceptable Condition
V; M; A
Functioning
Brake fluid level below indicated minimum level
Out Of Service Condition
Brake boost/power assist inoperative; brake fluid leak; brake pedal fade/insufficient brake pedal reserve; brake fluid
reservoir less than one-quarter full
Method
V
Proper Condition
No warning light
No warning light or
buzzer
Pedals/gauges
functioning properly
Acceptable Condition
Warning light on (no ABS brakes)
N/A
N/A
Instruments inaccurate/no freeplay in clutch (if
applicable)
Accelerator sticking and engine fails to return to idle; activated bus chassis warning device; clutch fails to release
Engine starts
Engine starts in gear
N/A
Starting the Engine
Item
ABS Warning Light
Brake Warning
Driver’s Compartment
Neutral Safety Switch
(if applicable)
V; A
V; M; A
V; M
Out Of Service Condition
Activated warning device
With Engine Running, Check From Driver’s Seat (continued on Page 2)
Item
Method
Proper Condition
Mirrors
V; M
Properly adjusted
Steering
Horn
Defroster/
Heater Operation
V; M
M; A
Functioning
Functioning
M; A
Functioning
M; A
Functioning
Windshield Wiper/
Washer
Acceptable Condition
Fail to provide required view to driver due to
cracking/maladjustment
Steering wheel lash (free-play) greater than
normal
No operative horn
Control/system failure
Control/system malfunction; wiper blade
damaged/missing or fails to adequately clear
driver’s field of vision
Out Of Service Condition
Mirror missing/broken and unable to provide view to the rear
Steering wheel insecure/does not respond normally; steering wheel lash (free-play) exceeds prescribed limit
N/A
Defroster motor fails to operate in all selected positions; airflow over intended area not present
When necessary for prevailing weather conditions, wiper or washer fails to adequately clear driver’s field of vision in
area swept by driver’s side wiper
Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist – Page 2
Method Legend:
Visual = V
Manual = M
Audible = A
Not Applicable = N/A
With Engine Running, Check From Driver’s Seat (continued from Page 1)
Item
Park Brake
Service Door Control
Interior & Stepwell
Lights
Method
V; M
V; M
V; M
Proper Condition
Functioning
Operates properly
Acceptable Condition
Releases, but light stays on
Operates unevenly
Park brake won’t release
Door fails to open or close securely
Out Of Service Condition
Operate properly
No more than one lamp not functioning
N/A
Look Inside the Bus
Item
Driver’s Seat & Seat
Belt
Method
M
Proper Condition
Operate properly
Passenger Seats
V; M
No damage; secure
Passenger
Compartment
V; M
No damage
Emergency Exits (i.e.
rear door; side
windows; roof top)
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Fire Axe or Crow Bar
Triangular Reflectors
Wheelchair Door &
Latches
Wheelchair Lift
Wheelchair
Restraints
Cargo Securement
Acceptable Condition
Seat damaged/ripped
Seat(s) damaged/ripped (move passengers if
necessary)
Stanchion padding damaged; damaged
steps/slipping hazard; insecure/damaged
overhead compartment
Out Of Service Condition
Seatbelt/tether belt insecure/missing or malfunctions; fails to maintain selected adjustment
Any seat or attaching fixture with a defect that may constitute a hazard to any person
Interior body panels damaged/present a hazard to any person; passenger seat insecure
V; M; A
V; M
V; M
V; M
V; M
Function properly
Secure; charged
Secure; sealed
Secure
Secure
Buzzer inoperative
Insecure
Insecure; seal broken
Insecure
Insecure
Emergency exits fail to function as intended
Missing/discharged (reading in gauge)
Missing
Missing
Missing/broken
V; M; A
Opens/closes
Door fails to open/close securely
Lift safety devices fail to function as intended; lift does not complete cycle; interlock system fails to
activate/release as intended
V; M
Functions properly
Buzzer not functioning; door hinges stiff to open
Wheelchair lift has uneven movement; lift
operates slowly
V; M
V; M
Function properly
Secure
N/A
Insecure
Malfunction; absence of required passenger or mobility device restraints
Failure/malfunction/deterioration of required items to be secured
Proper Condition
Functioning
Acceptable Condition
Fails to extend
One lamp flashing
One of eight lamps inoperative; cracked/fogged
lens
Front exterior lamps inoperative; cracked/fogged
lens
Out Of Service Condition
Broken; sharp edges
Lamps do not alternate; lamps inoperative; stop arm missing/damaged; stop arm will not extend fully or stay fully
extended
Outside Checks Required Before Driving Away
Item
Crossing Arm
Method
V
Stop Arm
V
Functioning
Loading Lights
V
Functioning
Turn Signals
Daytime Running
Lights
V
Functioning
V
Functioning
Headlights
V
Functioning
Stop Lights
V
Functioning
Tail Lights
Marker/
Clearance Lights
V
Functioning
V
Functioning
Back-Up Lights
Hazard Warning
Lamps
V
Functioning
V
V with
engine
running
Functioning
Exhaust System
Strobe Light
V
Functioning
Functioning
Not functioning as intended
At least one low beam headlight; cracked/fogged
lens
One of four lamps inoperative; cracked/fogged
lens
One of four lamps inoperative; cracked/fogged
lens
Up to three lamps inoperative; cracked/fogged
lens
At least one lamp operative; cracked/fogged
lens
Both front hazard lights inoperative; cracked/
fogged lens
Exhaust leak except as described in Out of
Service Condition column; loose components
Strobe light permit missing/illegible; strobe light
inoperative
Two or more lamps inoperative; lamps do not alternate
Does not have at least one left and one right rear turn signal lamp
Low beam headlights not functioning
Failure of both low beam headlights
Two or more lamps inoperative
Two or more lamps inoperative
More than three lamps inoperative
More than one lamp inoperative
Both rear hazard lamps inoperative
Exhaust leak that causes exhaust gas to enter the occupant compartment
N/A