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driving commercial vehicles

Bus pre-trip inspection — Class 2 or Class 4
(unrestricted)

The next pages detail the suggested pre-trip inspection of a bus. If the bus
is equipped with air brakes, you should also refer to the Class 3 pre-trip
procedures to check the air brake system.
On some types of buses, you may not be able to access all of the
driving tip components listed.
You should be able to complete a Class 2 pre-trip inspection in less than
It is often easier to spot leaks 30 minutes, or a Class 4 pre-trip inspection in less than 20 minutes.
and body damage as you
approach your vehicle than If the bus is equipped with air brakes, you must demonstrate your ability
when you’re right beside it. to set up a slack adjuster during your pre-trip inspection test. Refer to
chapter 9, air brake adjustment for more information on this.

Right side

Front 1. 2. Rear

Left side

Before you begin:
• set the parking brakes

• shut off the engine
• block the wheels.

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