Glo Bus Participant Updated Exam Questions And Correct Answers

GLO BUS PARTICIPANT UPDATED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

●● Magic Phrases (say on almost everything)
Answer: Not cracked, bent, broken, or damaged; not missing any nuts or
bolts — all nuts and bolts are present, secure, and tight; securely
mounted; not leaking / no audible air leaks; no loose fittings; not worn or
frayed; clean and functional, proper color (lights and reflectors); no
missing parts; for anything with cotter keys: no missing nuts, bolts, or
cotter keys


●● Approaching the Bus
Answer: "I will check the ATTITUDE of my bus as I approach." Overall
stance — bumper is parallel to the ground, vehicle is sitting level front
and rear, not leaning to any side, indicating no low tires or suspension
issues; no leaks — no puddles on the ground, no transmission fluid,
antifreeze, power steering fluid, or engine oil dripping (TAPE); no
hanging wires


●● Clearance / Marker Lights (front)
Answer: Amber in color, clean and functional, not cracked, broken, or
damaged, securely mounted


●● Reflective Tape

,Answer: Clearly marked school bus, good condition, not cracked,
peeling, or damaged, securely mounted; runs down the sides and goes all
around the bus


●● Windshield (outside)
Answer: Clean and clear, no illegal stickers, no obstructions, no damage
to the glass — not cracked, chipped, or broken; securely mounted


●● Wiper Arms and Blades
Answer: Wiper arms and blades are secure, not damaged, no tears or dry
rot in the rubber, no streaking, operate smoothly, securely mounted to
the arms


●● Trim Around Windshield
Answer: Not cracked, broken, or damaged, no dry rot, securely mounted


●● Grill
Answer: Not cracked, broken, or damaged, no missing nuts or bolts,
securely mounted


●● Radiator
Answer: Not cracked, broken, or damaged, not leaking, securely
mounted; I would check the coolant level at the coolant check window /
sight glass

,●● Mirrors (outside)
Answer: Flat mirror, convex mirror, and crossover (student) mirrors —
clean and clear; mirrors and mirror brackets are not cracked, broken, or
damaged; mounted securely with no loose fittings; properly adjusted;
visibility is not impaired by dirty mirrors


●● Headlights
Answer: Low beam and high beam — clear in color, clean and
functional, not cracked, broken, or damaged, securely mounted


●● Hazards and Directionals (front)
Answer: Amber in color, clean and functional, not cracked, broken, or
damaged, securely mounted


●● Bumper (front and rear)
Answer: Parallel to ground, not cracked, bent, broken, or damaged, no
illegal welds, not missing any nuts or bolts — all nuts and bolts secure
and tight, securely mounted


●● Inspection Sticker
Answer: Up to date, no damage, securely mounted


●● Student Lights (S endorsement — front and rear, 2 amber, 2 red)

, Answer: Securely mounted, not cracked, broken, or damaged; lenses not
broken; operational


●● Eyebrows Above Student Lights (S endorsement)
Answer: Securely mounted, not cracked, broken, or damaged


●● Student Cross Arm / Safety Arm (S endorsement — on bumper)
Answer: Securely mounted, not cracked, broken, or damaged, no loose
fittings, no missing nuts or bolts; extends fully when operated and
functions properly in conjunction with the stop arm


●● Side Clearance Lights (3 — 2 amber, 1 red)
Answer: Clean and functional, not cracked, broken, or damaged,
securely mounted, top of bus


●● Windows (side and rear)
Answer: Clear, not cracked, broken, or damaged, securely mounted


●● Emergency Windows (3 per side)
Answer: Clearly marked, not damaged, operate smoothly, close securely
from the inside, securely mounted


●● Side Turn Signals (3 — 2 amber, 1 red)