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11.3 - School Bus Only Student Mirrors
Emer ency Equipment In addition to checking the external mirrors,
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In addition to checking for spare electrical school bus drivers must also check the internal
and external mirrors used for observing students:
fuses (if equipped), three red reflective triangles,
and a properly charged and rated fire extin­
guisher, school bus drivers must also inspect • Check for proper adjustment.
the following emergency equipment: • Checks that all internal and external mirrors
and mirror brackets are not damaged and
• Emergency Kit are mounted securely with no loose fittings.
• Body Fluid Cleanup Kit • Checks that visibility is not impaired due to
dirty mirrors.
Li htin Indicators
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In addition to checking the lighting indica­ Stop Arm/ Safety Arm
tors listed in Section 10.2 of this manual, school If equipped, check the stop arm that it is
bus drivers must also check the following light­ mounted securely to the vehicle , checks for
ing indicators (internal panel lights): loose fittings and damage, checks that stop arm
extends fully when operated and stop arm lights
• Alternately flashing amber lights indicator, are operational.
if equipped. Checks that safety arm is securely mounted
• Alternately flashing red lights indicator. and functions properly in conjunction with
stop arm.
• Strobe light indicator, if equipped.
Passen er Entry/Lift
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Li hts/Reflectors • Check that the entry door is not damaged,
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In addition to checking the lights and reflec­ operates smoothly, and closes securely from
tive devices listed in Section 10.2 of this manual, the inside.
school bus drivers must also check the following
(external) lights and reflectors: • Hand rails are secure and the step light is
working, if equipped.
• Strobe light, if equipped.
• Stop arm light, if equipped.
• Alternately flashing amber lights, if equipped.
• Alternately flashing red lights.

The Meet The Bus video is a new tool to help

study for the CDL Bus Vehicle Inspection.

Produced by DDS and Forsyth County

Schools, it can be found on the DDS website

at www.dds.georgia.gov

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