MODULE V
CDL Pre-route
Victoria Creech
Training Representative
CDL Pre-route and Bus Familiarization
Topics to be Discussed
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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.
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Danger Zones
ABS Brakes
• What are they?
• How do they work?
CDL Pre-route – 78/84 Passenger
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)
Reflectors (3)
Reflector Tape
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
Lug Nuts
Valve Stem
Splash Guard
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- Clearance lights
up Lights (left/right)
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
Fuses
Emergency Triangles
Body Fluid Kit
First Aid
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
Horn
Heater
Brake Test
Air Leak
Emergency Brake Activate
Alarm & Light
Parking Brake
Light Indicators
Headlights (High Beam)
Left Turn
Right Turn
Student Red
Headlights
4 Ways
Student Amber
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
Questions???