This section covers the part of the pre-trip that starts inside the bus.

Here you will work through the first inspection steps before moving to the outside of the vehicle. That includes starting the bus, checking indicators and gauges, and performing the required brake checks.

This part matters because it sets the tone for the rest of the inspection. Slow down, stay in order, and focus on understanding what each check is telling you about the safety of the vehicle.

In the pages that follow, you will see:

• what to inspect
• what the item tells you about safety
• a suggested way to describe it out loud