Trip Inspections for Buses and Vans

Course Topics

• Standard 13
• Safety regulations and laws
• Daily requirements

NSC Standard 13 Part 2 Schedule 2 (Bus)

• Major and Minor Defects
• What needs to be completed on each Trip Inspection
• Defect boxes
• Standard Information
• Example
• Reporting defects

Paperwork Retention

• In vehicle
• Office requirements
• Repair orders

Truck Inspection

• Paperwork and Documents
• In Cab Inspection
• Seat and Mirrors
• Gauges
• Horn, Backing Alarm and Windshield
• Engine Noise
• Extra Equipment

Exterior Inspection

• Preparation
• Vehicle Circle
• Lights
• Fluid levels and leaks
• Wear on belts, fan and hoses
• Shocks, Suspension and Steering system
• Brake check
• Tires and Axles
• Body and Frame
• Battery Compartment
• Exhaust system
• Exterior storage compartments
• Emergency Exit (rear)

Passenger Compartment

Passenger seats

Passenger doors

Emergency exits

Brake Response Test

Preparation for inspection

Brake response in park

Brake response while moving

CVSA Inspections

Level 1 - Full Inspection (driver & vehicle)

Level 2 - Walk Around

Level 3 - Driver Inspection

Level 4 , Special inspection

Level 5 , Full Inspection (vehicle)

Level 6 , Radioactive goods

Level 7 - Jurisdictional Mandated