State of Louisiana
Department of Education
SCHOOL BUS PRE-TRIP INSPECTION CHECKLIST
DISTRICT: ___________________________________________________________________________________
BUS NO.:____________________________________________________
DATE: From:____________________________TO:___________________________
BEFORE EACH AM & PM TRIP
CODE: OK_________________
NEEDS ATTENTION:_______________________________
CORRECTION MADE:______________________________
Inspection Date:
AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM
A
CHECK OUTSIDE THE BUS:
1. Fuel tanks(s)/Filler Cap(s)
2. Exhaust Pipe
3. Tires/Rims/Lugs
4. Air Tank(s)
5. Under Bus Leaks (Oil, Fuel, Coolant, Water, Power
Steering Fluid, Brake Fluid, etc.)
6. Battery
7. General Outside Appearance
B
CHECK UNDER THD HOOD:
1. Belts/Hoses/Wiring
2. Fluid Levels
3. Fuel Leaks
C.
CHECK INSIDE THE BUS:
1. Fire Extinguisher/First Aid Kit/Emergency
Reflectors/Spare Fuses
2. Seats/Floor/General Appearance
3. Emergency Exit(s)
D.
START ENGINE AND CONTINUE INSIDE CHECK:
1. Dash Gauges/Light/Warning Buzzers
2. Horns/Steering Wheel
3. Windshield Wipers/Washer
4. Heater/Defroster/Fan
5. Dome Lights/Step-Well Lights
6. Driver's Seat/Seat Belt/ Mirrors
7. Service Brake/Parking Brake/Emergency Brake
8. Overhead Flashing Lights/Stop Arms
9. Turn Indicators/Hazard Lights
E.
CHECK OUTSIDE THE BUS WITH ENGINE RUNNING:
1. Stoplights/Taillights/Back-up Signal
2. Headlights/Parking Lights/Side Marker Lights
3. Overhead Flahsers/Stop Arms
4. Turn Indicators/Hazard Lights/Strobe Lights
5. Windshield/Windows/Mirrors