School bus post-trip inspection
Bus number
Date
Route / run
Odometer
Driver
Child check — first, every run
| Item | OK | Fail |
|---|---|---|
| Walked to the back of the bus and checked every seat, under every seat and the floor | ||
| No child left on board | ||
| Child-check alarm (if equipped) cleared from the back of the bus |
Passenger area
| Item | OK | Fail |
|---|---|---|
| Windows closed | ||
| Emergency exits closed and latched; alarms off | ||
| No lost items left behind (recorded and turned in if found) | ||
| No vandalism, damage or graffiti to seats and panels | ||
| Aisle and floor clear; trash picked up | ||
| Fire extinguisher, first-aid kit and body fluid clean-up kit still in place | ||
| Wheelchair lift stowed and securements put away (if equipped) |
Walk-around (outside the bus)
| Item | OK | Fail |
|---|---|---|
| No new body damage since the pre-trip | ||
| No fresh leaks under the bus | ||
| Tires and wheels: no new damage or low tires | ||
| Lights: no burned-out bulbs found on the run | ||
| Stop arm and crossing arm still working | ||
| Mirrors not knocked out of position |
Securing the bus
| Item | OK | Fail |
|---|---|---|
| Parked in the assigned spot | ||
| Parking brake set | ||
| Fuel level noted (refuel if below the company's minimum) | ||
| Lights, heater, defroster and radio off | ||
| Master switch off (if equipped) | ||
| Doors closed and the bus locked | ||
| Keys returned |
Defects or problems on the run (report them before you leave)
Driver's signature
Time
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