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ZONES
A good starting point is to familiarize yourself with the key inspection zones. Once you understand these areas, you can dive deeper into the specific components that need attention at each location.
To make memorizing your pre-trip inspection easier, it helps to focus on four main areas of the bus, highlighted by the colors in the graphic below. These areas are further divided into seven inspection zones:
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Cabin (gray)
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Exterior Inspection (black)
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Wheel Well (yellow)
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Engine (green)
​This breakdown will guide you through each section, ensuring a thorough and efficient inspection.
DRIVER CABIN
Let's begin with getting you acquainted with the key areas of the driver cabin. Then we'll progress to the procedures to use them.
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The main areas of the Driver-Cabin ("cab") include:
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Side Console Panel
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Instrument Panel
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Light Bar
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Floor Area
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Steering Column
3D MODELS: Click each of the following links for interactive components
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CABIN: PREP & AIR
The core steps to bus preparation are:
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Start the Engine
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Air brake check
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Air Governer check
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Low Air Warning check
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Parking brake check
3D MODELS: Click each of the following links for related components
GUIDE: The following links offer more indepth learning
3D MODELS: Click each of the following links for interactive components
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INTERIOR INSPECTION
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Mirrors
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Ramp
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Safety Equipment
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Seats
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LIGHTS ASSIST
ASK EXAMINER TO ASSIST BY INSPECTION:
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Front
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Rear
3D MODELS: Click the following link for interactive components
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CONGRATULATIONS!
You've just completed all core areas of the virtual bus training to supplement your learning.
If you'd like to test yourself, or take your learning to the next level, please ask your trainer about the VR options.
In the meantime, try takonig the Pre-Trip Quiz, viewing the 3D bus as a refresher, or test your skills with the virtual bus CDL problem hunt!
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