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Vehicle Exterior and Ground Check

No fluid leaks under or around the bus critical (required)

Check the ground beneath the engine, transmission, coolant, fuel, and brake system areas for fresh puddles, drips, or wet spots.

Yes No N/A

Tires properly inflated and free of visible damage critical (required)

Inspect all visible tires for cuts, bulges, exposed cords, flat spots, or obvious underinflation.

Yes No N/A

Wheel lug nuts and wheels show no visible damage or looseness critical (required)

Check for missing lug nuts, cracked rims, or signs of wheel separation.

Yes No N/A

Body panels, mirrors, and glass are intact

Verify there are no cracked mirrors, broken glass, sharp edges, or body damage that could create a hazard.

Yes No N/A

Entrance door and steps are clear and undamaged critical (required)

Confirm the entry area is free of debris and that steps, handrails, and door surfaces are in safe condition.

Yes No N/A

Lights, Signals, and Reflective Equipment

Headlights, parking lights, and marker lights operate correctly critical (required)

Check that all forward and side marker lights illuminate as intended.

Yes No N/A

Turn signals and hazard flashers operate correctly critical (required)

Verify left and right turn signals and four-way flashers function properly.

Yes No N/A

Stop arm and crossing control device operate correctly critical (required)

Confirm the stop arm extends and retracts properly and any crossing control device functions as designed.

Yes No N/A

Brake lights and tail lights operate correctly critical (required)

Verify rear lighting activates when brakes are applied and when lights are switched on.

Yes No N/A

In-Cab Controls and Driver Area

Service brake and parking brake operate properly critical (required)

Test brake response and confirm the parking brake holds the bus securely.

Yes No N/A

Steering wheel and power steering operate without excessive play or binding critical (required)

Check for abnormal looseness, stiffness, or binding during steering input.

Yes No N/A

Horn operates correctly critical (required)

Verify the horn is audible and functions when activated.

Yes No N/A

Dashboard warning indicators show no active safety-related faults critical (required)

Check for warning lights or messages related to brakes, engine, air system, ABS, or other critical systems.

Yes No N/A

Windshield wipers and washers operate correctly

Confirm wipers clear the windshield and washer fluid sprays properly.

Yes No N/A

Emergency Exits and Child Safety Equipment

Emergency doors, windows, and roof hatches open and latch properly critical (required)

Check that each emergency exit is unobstructed, labeled, and functions as intended.

Yes No N/A

Fire extinguisher is present, charged, and accessible critical (required)

Verify the extinguisher is mounted, in the correct location, and the gauge indicates serviceable condition.

Yes No N/A

First aid kit is present and accessible

Confirm the first aid kit is on board, secured, and available for immediate use.

Yes No N/A

Reflective triangles or warning devices are present

Verify required roadside warning devices are available and stored properly.

Yes No N/A

Child safety equipment and securement items are present and serviceable critical (required)

Check for required child safety items such as seat belts, child check reminder systems, or other district-required equipment.

Yes No N/A

Final Readiness and Documentation

All critical deficiencies documented and reported critical (required)

Record any defects, non-conformances, or out-of-service conditions according to fleet procedure.

Yes No N/A

Bus approved for service critical (required)

Confirm the vehicle is safe and ready to enter service.

Yes No N/A

Inspector signature critical (required)

Signature of the driver or authorized inspector completing the pre-trip inspection.

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Run: School Bus Pre-Trip DVIR

Vehicle Exterior and Ground Check

Lights, Signals, and Reflective Equipment

In-Cab Controls and Driver Area

Emergency Exits and Child Safety Equipment

Final Readiness and Documentation

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