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driving commercial vehicles

Class 2 or Class 4 3. Circle check
(unrestricted)
pre-trip inspection Turn on left-turn signal, low-beam headlights, clearance lights and school bus
lights.
• Conduct circle check by walking counter-clockwise to face traffic. Be
particularly cautious when you’re walking with your back to traffic.

driving tip ❏ Lights As you inspect the vehicle, check all lights:

• ensure they work • lenses are clean and
Carry a rag with you to wipe not cracked • lenses are correct colour
all lenses as you make sure
the lights are working.
Left side of bus

❏ Lights • check low-beam headlights, left front
turn signal, clearance lights and school bus
lights

❏ Mirrors • ensure they’re securely attached

❏ Fuel cap • ensure fuel cap is securely fastened
driving tip ❏ Exhaust system • ensure it’s in good condition • no leaks
• mufflers, pipes and shields securely
As you circle the vehicle fastened
conducting the pre-trip
inspection, check each tire, ❏ Battery compartments • batteries securely fastened to battery
wheel, mud flap and brake.
(if accessible) compartment and compartments securely
fastened • no corrosion on batteries • no
battery leaks • battery cables secure

❏ Storage • ensure compartments are securely
compartments fastened • doors open and close properly
• contents are secure

❏ Body • check for body damage

❏ Frame • check frame

❏ Suspension • check bus rear suspension

❏ Drive line • check u-joints for free play • check for
leaks

❏ Tires/wheels/mud flaps • check bus wheels

❏ Brakes • check brakes

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