Air Brakes Check
This step requires that you pump the air pressure down to 100 psi
What is The Governor Cut-in Test
This step may be initiated at a time prior to the announcement of its operation
What is the Heater
This emergency exit requires exterior assistance to demonstrate
What are the Emergency Exit Windows
These two locations require that fluid leaks are monitored
What is the Front & Back of the bus
This test requires that the air pressure does not drop more than 2 psi in one minute
What is the Air Tank Leakage Rate Test
This component requires that all three settings are checked and demonstrated
What is the Defroster (checked on low, medium, and high settings)
This exterior light is automatically engaged due to the interlock system
What are the Brake Lights
This compartment must be checked for signs of excessive corrosion
What is the Battery Compartment
This step is completed following the parking brake test
What is the Service Brake Test
This component is NOT in PVTA buses that we are required to mention
What are Spare fuses (There are circuit breakers)
The low beams may be activated through this action
What is the Automatic engagement through Night Run
The fuel cap is:
What is a rubber gasket with a hinge
This test disengages the interlocks without cycling the transmission
What is the Automatic Spring Engagement Test
This step requires that the driver start the engine for the duration of the test
What is the ABS and DEF warning light check
This test requires that the bus be in night run to prove it is operational
What is the Front Entry Light
The brake hoses are…
What is not cracked, worn, or leaking
These steps are required to transition from the service brake test to the circle test
What is turning the wheels to the right, shutting down, removing air from the doors, and chocking the bus
These indicator lights are activated to test the interior light panel
What are the Four ways, Turn Signals, and High Beams
This step does not require that the operation is demonstrated in the passenger entry-way
What is the Wheelchair Ramp
This is a double header! The inner and outer sidewalls are free from… and the inner and outer rims are free from…
What are cuts, bumps, or bulges, and cracks, bends, or welds