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SchOOl BuSeS Only emergenCy equipment • In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, if equipped, three red reflective triangles, and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also inspect the following emergency equipment: — three red-burning flares (fusees) or three bidirectional emergency reflective triangles (FMVSS 125) — a first aid kit consisting of 10–24 items, depending on the number of passengers lighting indiCators • In addition to checking the lighting indicators listed in Section 11 of this handbook, school bus drivers must also check the following lighting indicators (internal panel lights): — alternately flashing amber lights indicator, if equipped — alternately flashing red lights indicator — strobe light indicator, if equipped lights/refleCtors • In addition to checking the lights and reflective devices, school bus drivers must also check the following (external) lights and reflectors: — strobe light, if equipped — stop arm light, if equipped — alternately flashing amber lights, if equipped — alternately flashing red lights stop arm • If equipped, check the stop arm to see that it is mounted securely to the frame of the vehicle. Also, check for loose fittings and damage. - 154 - passenger entry/lift • Check that the entry door is not damaged, operates smoothly, and closes securely from the inside. • Hand rails are secure and the step light is working, if equipped. • The entry steps must be clear with the treads not loose or worn excessively. • If equipped with a handicap lift, look for leaking, damaged, or missing parts and explain how lift should be checked for correct operation. Lift must be fully retracted and latched securely. Make sure the lift door warning device is activated when the door is open. emergenCy exit • Make sure that all emergency exits are not damaged, operate smoothly, and close securely from the inside. • Make sure that any exterior or interior locking devices, if equipped, are not “locked” and that the door is free to open. • Check that any emergency exit warning devices are working. seating • Look for broken seat frames and check that seat frames are firmly attached to the floor. • Check that seat cushions are attached securely to the seat frames. Remember: The pre-trip test must be passed before you can proceed to the skills test.
tyPIcAl tRuck OR cOmBInAtIOn VehIcle InSPectIOn guIDe STEP 1: Engine Compartment Fluids Belts and hoses Components STEP 2: Left Side of Cab Area Left front wheel Left front suspension Left front brake STEP 3: Front of Cab Area Front axle Condition of Steering system Windshield Light and reflectors STEP 4: Right Side of Cab Area All items as done on left side of cab area STEP 5: Fuel tank(s) Visible parts STEP 6: Trailer Front Area Air and electrical lines and connections Lights and reflectors STEP 7: Right Rear Tractor Wheels Area Dual wheels Suspension Tandem axles Brakes STEP 8: Rear of Tractor Area Frame and cross members Lights and reflectors Air and electrical lines and connections STEP 9: Coupling System Area Fifth-wheel (lower) Fifth-wheel (upper) Sliding fifth-wheel Air and electrical lines and connections STEP 10: Right Side of Trailer Area Front trailer support (landing gear or dollies) Spare tire(s) Lights and reflectors Frame and body STEP 11: Right Rear Trailer Wheels Area Dual tires Suspension Tandem axles Brakes STEP 12: Rear of Trailer Area Lights and reflectors Cargo securement STEP 13: Left Rear Trailer Wheels Area STEP 14: Left Side of Trailer Area STEP 15: Left Saddle Tank Area STEP 16: In Cab Brake Checks Headlights, Signal & Clearance Lights Engine Compartment Start Engine Signal, Brake, and Clearance Lights Front Suspension Front Wheel Front Brake Cab Area Saddle Tank Area Coupling System Rear Tractor Wheels Suspension Brakes Side of Trailer Trailer Wheels Suspension Brakes - 155 -
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California CommerCial Driver HanDbo
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cAlIFORnIA DRIVeR lIcenSe clASSeS
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SectIOn 1: IntRODuctIOn ...........
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The California Commercial Motor Veh
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hOW tO get A cDl Apply at CHP offic
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fees suBjeCt to legislative Change
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Driving test. You drive on a DMV-sp
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hazardous materials endorsement BaC
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Heavier vehicles with a GVWR more t
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length of vehiCle/loads-single vehi
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• Exceptions: — the gross weigh
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ight lane rule Vehicles listed in C
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California law states that you must
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A driver is disqualified from opera
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This section contains general knowl
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• Automatic transmission fluid le
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Right Side • Right front: check a
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Get in the Vehicle • Turn off lig
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BaCking With a trailer Backing with
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Road conditions. Look for hills and
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If you must stop on the road or the
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• Bridges. When the temperature d
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smaller than yours, it can probably
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are turning into a multilane street
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DRIVIng In FOg The best advice for
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If coolant has to be added to a sys
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traffic conditions to trap you in a
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• Weaving across the road or drif
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• Avoid eye contact. • Ignore g
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Brake failure on downgrades. Slow d
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If the lamp stays on after the bulb
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FIReS Vehicle fires can cause damag
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What is Considered a drink? It is t
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• You drift between lanes, tailga
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This section is about cargo safety.
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Cargo should have two tiedowns in t
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SectIOn 4: tRAnSPORtIng PASSengeRS
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Bus interior Always check the inter
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If you are driving a 40 foot bus at
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SectIOn 5: AIR BRAkeS This section
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drum Brakes Drum brakes (foundation
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spring Brakes All trucks, truck tra
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The trailer air supply control on n
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All vehicles built since 1994 have
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Check rate of air pressure buildup.
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emergenCy stops Controlled braking.
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This section provides information n
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ear of your vehicle close to the cu
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trailer air tanks Each trailer and
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*Air Compressor Governor Cut-In Pre
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Step 3. Position tractor • Direct
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unCoupling traCtor/semitrailer The
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This section has information you wi
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Connect the converter dolly to the
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