Section 1
GCWR
Gross combination weight rating
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A violation to CMV driver, no texting or using hand held while driving a CMV.
Why inspect your bus?
Safety, defects, maintenance, federal law.
Front tire tread depth?
4/32
Why put the key in your pocket?
So no one takes your bus or the bus moves
GVWR
Gross vehicle weight rating
13ft 6in.
Maximum height for all vehicles on all highways
What are you checking?
Tires, wheels, rims, brakes, lights, trailer devices, coupling devices and cargo securement.
Back tire tread depth?
2/32
Why back towards the driver's side?
To see better
.00
A school bus driver may not operate a school bus with BAC of more than.
21 years old
Age to be able to drive a commercial motor vehicle involved in interstate commerce or transporting passengers
Steering parts
Steering wheel, steering column, steering shaft, gear box, pitman arm, drag link, steering arm, spindle. knuckles.
What are you checking on the front of the bus?
No loose, broken, bent, damaged or missing parts. Check for any damage. Lights work properly.
Important hand signal when backing
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.04
CDL holder may not operate a commercial vehicle with a BAC of more than.
15MPH over speed
Serious traffic violations
Suspension parts
Frame, hangers, leaf springs, u bolts, upper plate, lower plate, shock absorber, (shackles- front of the bus/ rebound, torque bar - back of the bus
Check wheel bearing seals for?
Not leaking
2ways to know when to shift
Engine speeds, road speeds
.08
A school bus driver or CDL holder may not drive any other vehicle with a BAC of more than.
26,001 GVWR
Weight of vehicle we can drive
Emergency equipment on the bus
Fire extinguisher, electrical fuses, 3 reflective triangles
Hydraulic brake test
Pump brakes 3times. Apply firm pressure to pedal, hold 5 seconds. Pedal shouldn't move
Retarders keep you from skidding
True