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Exterior Overview

Let's begin by learning how to identify the key areas of the bus exterior.  Once familiar with the components, we can progress to the procedures for using them.

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CABIN​

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Air, Brakes, Lights, & more

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EXTERIOR​

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Lights, Wheel Well, Engine

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INTERIOR​

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Ramp, Seats, Emergency Protocols, & more

Exterior Key Areas

Hover over each number to learn the component's name.

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 AIR COMPRESSOR 

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 EXTERIOR LIGHTS 

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 ENGINE 

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 WHEEL WELL 

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS

As a bus driver, ensuring your vehicle’s lights are in perfect condition is crucial for the safety of your passengers and everyone on the road. 

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WHEEL WELL

These elements are crucial for maintaining vehicle integrity and ensuring passenger safety.

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ENGINE

This component features two rows of lamps that convey essential information about the bus's operational status. 

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AIR COMPRESSOR

The Floor section contains 6 components, including indicators, pedal, emergency communicator, and high beams.

Learning Modules

The following links offer more interactive, in-depth learning:

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READY TO BEGIN
Now you know the basics of the bus exterior, let's dive into the procedures and details of each section.

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Exterior Lights  

The key locations of exterior lights are:

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Front

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Driver's side

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Rear

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 LEARNING MODULES 

The following links offer more interactive, in-depth learning: 

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FRONT OF BUS

Learn the steps to this important pre-check process.

 QUIZZES 
 
Test your knowledge:

LIGHTS CHECK

 

This quiz will challenge your understanding of the procedures for checking front, side, and rear lights, while also reinforcing the importance of teamwork and attention to detail. 

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 EXTERIOR  
WHEEL WELL

Air brakes are vital in bus driving, offering reliability, safety, and performance. The core components are:

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Steering system

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Battery

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Tires & brakes

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 LEARNING MODULES 

The following links offer more interactive, in-depth learning: 

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STEERING

Learn the steps to this important pre-check process.

 QUIZZES 
 
Test your knowledge:

WHEEL WELL

 

Our next quiz will give you a comprehensive review of the Wheel Well, Steering System, Battery, Tires, and Brakes. These elements are crucial for maintaining vehicle integrity and ensuring passenger safety. 

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ENGINE

The engine is vital in bus driving, offering reliability, safety, and performance. The core components are:

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Coolant & Oil

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Air Compressor

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Fluids (including Power Steering)

3

Frame

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 QUIZZES 
 

AIR BRAKES

 

Air brakes are vital components in bus driving, offering reliability, safety, and performance. They provide consistent braking power under demanding conditions, ensuring precise control over braking forces to enhance safety on the road.

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INTERIOR​

Ramp, Seats, Emergency Protocols, & more

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