School Bus Endorsement 2026
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What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? -
ANSWER ✔✔Safety for yourself and for other road users
What things should you check during a trip? - ANSWER ✔✔Watch
gauges and signs of trouble, use 5 senses for problems, check critical
items when stopped (tires, wheels, rims, brakes, lights, reflectors)
Name some key steering system parts. - ANSWER ✔✔steering
wheel, tie rod, steering shaft, hydraulic fluid reservoir, gear box, pitman
,arm, drag link, steering knuckle, spindle, steering arm, power steering
cylinder
Name some suspension system defects - ANSWER ✔✔spring
hangers that allow movement of axle from proper position, cracked or
broken spring hangers, missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring,
leaking shock absorbers, air suspension systems that are damaged and
or leaking, any parts of the suspension or frame that is cracked or
broden
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? -
ANSWER ✔✔Fire extinguishers, spare electrical fuses, warning
devices for parked vehicles
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? For other tires? -
ANSWER ✔✔4/32-inch, 2/32-inch
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during
the walk around inspection? - ANSWER ✔✔Low beams are on and
both four-way flashers are working, high beams work
What should wheel beering seals be checked for? - ANSWER ✔✔
How many red reflective triangles should you carry? - ANSWER
✔✔Three
, How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? - ANSWER ✔✔Pump the
brake pedal three times, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold
for five seconds. The pedal should not move.
Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip
inspection? - ANSWER ✔✔
Why should you back toward the driver's side? - ANSWER ✔✔So you
can see better (can watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side
window)
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? -
ANSWER ✔✔
When backing, why is it important to use a helper? - ANSWER
✔✔There are blind spots you can't see
What's the most important hand signal that you and the helper should
agree on? - ANSWER ✔✔"Stop"
What are the two special conditions where you should downshift? -
ANSWER ✔✔Before starting down a hill, before entering a curve
When should you downshift automatic transmissions? - ANSWER
✔✔When going down grades
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