California Commercial Driver Handbook - Section 10 - Passenger Transport Vehicle Inspection Guide

Typical Passenger Transport Vehicle Inspection Guide
Step 1:	Engine Compartment Fluids Belts and hoses Components (Alternator, etc.)
Step 2:	Front of Vehicle Condition of windshield Condition of wipers Lights and reflectors
Step 3:	Right Front Corner General condition Right front wheel Right outside mirror Front passenger door
Step 4:	Right Side of Vehicle General condition Lights and reflectors Exit doors Fuel cap securement No fuel leakage Exterior body condition Baggage compartment doors are secured Right rear wheels
Step 5:	Rear of Vehicle General condition Lights and reflectors Engine cover and inspection doors are secure Bellows level Obvious fluid leaks Excessive exhaust or loud exhaust noise
Step 6:	Left Side of Vehicle General condition Lights and reflectors Exterior body condition Left rear wheels Battery box secured
Step 7:	Left Front Corner General condition Left front wheel Left outside mirror
Step 8:	Inside the Vehicle Fire extinguisher (if applicable) Emergency reflectors (if applicable) Passenger entry and exit door operation Emergency exits Interior lights Rear door interlock (if applicable) Seats Stanchions Handrails
Step 9:	Operator’s Cab Service brakes Gauges Parking brakes Horn Steering Mechanism Wiper operation Wheel chair lift & tie downs (if applicable) Mirrors Turn signals Driver’s seat belt Lights Passenger signals Heater/defroster Radio/PA system Sun visors Destination signs
Step 10:	In Cab Brake Check Refer to Section 5 for Air Brake Checks
Need not be done in this exact sequence.

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