Post on 16-Dec-2015
MODULE VMODULE VCDL Pre-routeCDL Pre-route
Victoria CreechTraining Representative
CDL Pre-route and Bus FamiliarizationCDL Pre-route and Bus Familiarization
Topics to be DiscussedTopics to be Discussed
• Basic Description of a School Bus• Physical Characteristics of a School Bus • Problems Caused by These Characteristics• Danger Zones• Overview of the CDL Pre-route
Description of a School BusDescription of a School Bus
• A school bus is defined as a motor vehicle regularly used for the transportation of prekindergarten through grade 12 students of the public schools, to and from school or to and from school activities . . .
• . . . and owned, operated, rented, contracted or leased by any district school board.
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Danger ZonesDanger Zones
ABS BrakesABS Brakes
• What are they?• How do they work?
CDL Pre-route – 78/84 PassengerCDL Pre-route – 78/84 Passenger
Front of BusFront of Bus
LevelLevel
Student LightsStudent LightsRed (left/right)Red (left/right)
ClearanceClearance
Student LightsStudent LightsAmber (left/right)Amber (left/right)
Headlights Headlights (left/right)(left/right)
LeaksLeaks
Turn signals Turn signals (left/right)(left/right)
Safety ArmSafety Arm
Check All MirrorsCheck All Mirrors
West Coast (left/right)West Coast (left/right)
Student Crossover (left/rightStudent Crossover (left/right))
Left Side of BusLeft Side of Bus
Stop Arms (front/rear)Stop Arms (front/rear)
Emergency DoorEmergency Door
Reflector TapeReflector TapeReflectors (3)Reflectors (3) Turn signalsTurn signals
4-ways (front/rear)4-ways (front/rear)
Clearance (3)Clearance (3)StrobeStrobe
Front TireFront Tire
Tire Tread (front)Tire Tread (front)
Tire WallTire Wall
RimRim
Valve StemValve Stem
Lug NutsLug Nuts
Hub SealHub Seal
Front BrakeFront Brake
Brake Hoses or LinesBrake Hoses or Lines
Brake ChamberBrake Chamber
Slack Adjusters & Push RodSlack Adjusters & Push Rod
Drums/ RotorsDrums/ RotorsLinings or Disk PadsLinings or Disk Pads
SteeringSteering
Steering BoxSteering BoxHosesHoses Linkage—pitman arm, Linkage—pitman arm,
drag link, tie rod endsdrag link, tie rod ends
Front SuspensionFront Suspension
SpringsSprings
SSpring Mountspring Mounts
ShocksShocks
U-BoltsU-Bolts
Rear TireRear Tire
Tire Tread (rear)Tire Tread (rear)
Tire WallTire Wall
RimRim
Valve StemValve Stem
Lug NutsLug Nuts
Axle SealAxle Seal
Splash GuardSplash Guard
Evenly SpacedEvenly Spaced
Rear BrakesRear Brakes
Brake Hoses/LinesBrake Hoses/Lines Brake ChamberBrake Chamber
Slack AdjusterSlack Adjuster
Push-RodPush-Rod
Brake Drum / Rotor, Brake Drum / Rotor, Linings / Disk PadsLinings / Disk Pads
Rear SuspensionRear Suspension
Leaf SpringsLeaf Springs
MountsMounts
U-BoltsU-Bolts
ShocksShocks
Air BagsAir Bags
Air MountsAir Mounts
Torque ArmTorque Arm
Under the BusUnder the Bus
Drive ShaftDrive Shaft
FrameFrame
Exhaust SystemExhaust System
Rear of BusRear of Bus
Check for Level, LeaksCheck for Level, Leaks
Clearance lightsClearance lights
Red Student Pick-up Red Student Pick-up lights (left/right)lights (left/right)
Turn signalsTurn signals
Amber Student Pick-Amber Student Pick-up Lights (left/right)up Lights (left/right)
Reflectors (left/right)Reflectors (left/right)
Reflector TapeReflector TapeBrake Lights (left/right)Brake Lights (left/right)
Back-up lights (left/right)Back-up lights (left/right)
Tail lights (left/right) Tail lights (left/right)
Engine Compartment (left side)Engine Compartment (left side)
Hoses (Leaks)Hoses (Leaks)
AlternatorAlternator
Water PumpWater Pump
Belt (s)Belt (s)
Coolant ReservoirCoolant Reservoir
Hoses (Leaks)Hoses (Leaks)
Hoses (Leaks)Hoses (Leaks)
WiresWires
Engine Compartment (right side)Engine Compartment (right side)
Hoses (Leaks),Hoses (Leaks),
Hoses (Leaks),Hoses (Leaks),
Hoses (Leaks),Hoses (Leaks),
Air CompressorAir Compressor
Engine Oil LevelEngine Oil Level
Power Steering ReservoirPower Steering Reservoir
Pump (gear driven)Pump (gear driven)
Right Side of BusRight Side of Bus
Baggage CompartmentsBaggage Compartments
Fuel AreaFuel Area
Passenger Entry DoorPassenger Entry Door
Inside of BusInside of Bus
Passenger EntryPassenger Entry
Step LightStep Light
MatMat
HandrailHandrail
Emergency EquipmentEmergency Equipment
Fire ExtinguisherFire Extinguisher
Emergency TrianglesEmergency Triangles
FusesFuses
First Aid First Aid Body Fluid KitBody Fluid Kit
Safe StartSafe Start
Seat BeltSeat Belt Parking BreakParking Break
Gear Selector in NeutralGear Selector in Neutral
Engine StartEngine Start
ABS LightABS Light
TemperatureTemperature
Oil PressureOil Pressure
VoltmeterVoltmeter
AirAir
Engine StartEngine Start
Student MirrorsStudent Mirrors
West CoastWest Coast
Cross OverCross Over
, Washers, Washers
WindshieldWindshield
HeaterHeater
DefrosterDefroster
HornHorn
WipersWipers
Brake TestBrake Test
Alarm & LightAlarm & Light
Emergency Brake ActivateEmergency Brake Activate
Parking BrakeParking Brake
Air Leak
Light IndicatorsLight Indicators
Headlights (High Beam) Headlights (High Beam)
Left TurnLeft Turn Right TurnRight TurnHeadlights Headlights
4 Ways4 Ways
Student AmberStudent Amber
Student RedStudent Red
Exterior Lights (front)Exterior Lights (front)Clearance LightsClearance Lights
Headlights (low/high beam)Headlights (low/high beam)
4-Way Signals (left/right)4-Way Signals (left/right)
Student AmberStudent AmberStudent RedsStudent Reds
Safety ArmSafety Arm
Stop Arm & LightsStop Arm & Lights
Exterior Lights (rear)Exterior Lights (rear)StrobeStrobe
Student AmberStudent AmberStudent RedStudent Red
ClearanceClearance
Tail LightsTail Lights
Left/ Right, 4 WaysLeft/ Right, 4 Ways
BrakeBrake
Back Up Lights & AlarmBack Up Lights & Alarm
Red ReflectorsRed Reflectors
Inside BusInside Bus
Checking SeatsChecking Seats
WindowsWindowsWindowsWindows
DoorDoor
HatchesHatches
Questions???Questions???