Good morning everyone. I have watched this video over 60 times when I was going in training . This is the only video that helps me in passing my CDL license. It’s everything that you need to know.
1:05 Start from the top 2:10 starting engine, and frame parts 3:19 brake lines 7:53 service door 8:54 under the bus 11:25 budding wheels 14:00 behind the bus 14:55 the bus stop arm 17:20 engine start
In Tennessee we have way more things to say than this. We say it's not crack, damage, loose with no missing parts.. We also have to demonstrate the hood and front grill
Just wanted to say thank you Theresa! I passed my CDL test this week. Your video helped me study and memorize all the bus parts and braking procedures. I really appreciate this video, super helpful 🖤🚌
I passed my CDL Class B 2 hrs ago. I cannot begin to tell you how much your video/s helped me out. Following this one in particular did the trick. Thanks for taking the time to make and post it and for being an advocate for school transportation. Thanks again.
How wonderful, I’m thrilled to learn of your success today, Congratulations 🎉 I hope you enjoy the wonderful world of school bus driving! Continued success to you!
Hi Therese, I have watched this video and other ones that you have probably 20 times over the last 2 weeks. Even though I'm in NY much of the pre trip expectations are very similar here if not the same. I had my road test today and passed. Your videos helped me out a great deal. Your detail is great. You do a great service for all CDL permit holders out there who have a road test coming up. Thanks for your help.
Try not to let the pretrip overwhelm you. Much of the pretrip is nothing more than repetitive phrasing. Once you learn the brakes suspension and wheels up front, most of that can be applied in back. You can do this!
This is the best CDL pretrip video I have ever seen. I tested out for a Class C passenger endorsement, so it was a little different, but meets all the requirements. I probably watched and listened to this video more than 30 times and passed today with flying colors! Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos!
I had a great trainer who highly recommended that I watch, study and learn from your Pre-Trip instructional videos. I Passed today with deep appreciation to you!
Outstanding news! Your hard work and efforts really paid off, Congratulations! Thanks so much for sharing your positive test outcome with me. I’m thrilled for you…continued success in all you do.
Hello Teresa, I just wanted to thank you for all of your wonderful insight and wisdom to keep the kids safe on the bus. Keep me safe in the bus in one piece thank you so much. I’ve been driving the bus with the kids for three months now I know I’m still kind of an new at this however, I make sure I apply the principles you help me to learn you’re the best.
Hello, Jerry… thank you so much for your very kind comment and feedback. Enjoy the journey… I’m still enjoying it even after 24 years. Continued success to you.
Thanks Therese, great video. I am a school bus driver trainer for Bristol Virginia Public Schools and I have used many of your videos, all very helpful. BTW, I'm originally from Dayton, Ohio. Spent plenty of time in my youth in the lovely town of Centerville. Thanks again and God bless.
Hi Dan, I’m delighted to hear from a fellow driver trainer and former neighbor! Thanks so much for your kind feedback…both are greatly appreciated! I hope you’re having a wonderful summer. When does Bristol go back to school?
@@SchoolBusSass we start back on August 17, but we've had June and July summer school sessions so we've been transporting students up until this week. First week of August we'll begin in-service safety meetings for drivers and bus aides as well as CPR and first aide recertification. The fun never stops 😆.
Our in service is the first week of Aug, trial runs are right after in service, a kick off meeting on the 15, and back to school on the 17. I think summer school programs finished up today. Have an awesome school year.😁. Always an adventure!
Thank you Therese. This video has helped me a lot. I'm taking my test today and I feel pretty confident after watching this video several times. God bless you!
It’s a great day to get your CDL!!! Best wishes for a successful test outcome, Reggie! If you think about it, let me know how things went for you today.
@@SchoolBusSass Hey. So I didn't pass because I failed the air brake section of it. I didn't realize how important that part was in the test. Now I know. I'm retaking the test this Thursday.
@@reggie4Jesusood evening regie. I have a question for you. When you said you failed you're test because of the air brakes, does this video have about the air brakes. I'm a bit confused by the way congratulations for passing you're test.
I have my permit to drive bus so I've been watching this and memorizing what you say so I can get my license with p and s endorsement!!! Thank you for the helpful video
Outstanding news, Jmiller! Congratulations on your successful test outcome! Thanks so much for sharing your positive test results with me! Enjoy the journey 🚌🚌🚌
Ranch Hawk, Thank you for your comment and feedback! I believe we will be doing another live feed soon...possibly Friday. It will be on School Bus Safety ROAD-E-O. If you are not familiar with the event, it is a safety driving competition for school bus drivers. We have not had one in over two years, so I'm looking forward to the event that takes place in April. We set up a course, similar to the up coming event. I will have one of our drivers demonstrate the different events that will take place. We will also be utilizing this course for in-service training. I have a few more ideas for up-coming videos, so stay tuned. Sorry for the long delay between postings.
Currently I’m a new bus driver at our school district in Mississippi. I haven’t had the chance to experience the Road-e-o driving competitions yet. Can’t wait to see your next video.
Thank you so much for making this video❤! It was the sole reason why I passed my bus inspection with the DOT in North Dakota. The examiner was impressed with my knowledge of the bus.
I just got my class-B CDL in Taiwan, our pre-trip is only 5 minutes lol. I am really surprised by the details and knowledge required over in the states.
Are country's pretrip is ridiculously long and unreasonable. Welcome to the America of the future run and regulated by over educated children. Show me any school bus company that could afford to realistically do a 30 minute pretrip multiple routes a day and survive financially or keep drivers employed? And asking people to do this all straight from memory and not use a guide or log sheet that you have to have on board anyway is beyond moronic. I've been driving for 15 years and the amount of difficulty they have added to these tests since i began is beyond stupidity. My first test i was allowed to have the exact study sheet along as a helpful guide. All you had to know was where those parts are. And that's all anyone should have to know.
@John yesss.. Exactly! smh.. it is absolutely unfair that we have to memorize all of that! I have to take mine again.. & pay $450 to retake it (failed the pre-trip test bcz the instructor didnt hear the "cheee" sound after psi built up to the 120).. smh.. this is so frustrating & I'm realllly struggling financially 😫
This is great!! Thankfully my state (NJ) just announced that we do not have to know under the hood and only a couple parts under the bus. The parts we do need to know, we need to know more in-depth. Thank you for this!!
Thank you so much! I have my test tomorrow. I was struggling not being able to see some of the parts in order to understand the verbage; pointing out and showing the parts helped tremendously. You made it effortlessly.
The company that I've been training with, and have an exam with tomorrow for my CDL B, has been training in a different order for the air brake test than shown here. Inside pre trip inspection(seats, emergency exits first, then gauges) followed by ABT. First: Wheels chocked, , neutral, engine on, pressure built up to max, shut off engine, parking brake applied, static air brake test (1 minute, no more than 2psi air loss) Second: Parking brake in, service brake(pedal) firmly held (1 minute, no more than 3psi air loss) Third: Fan brakes down to 60psi until low air warning and buzzer comes on Fourth: Keep fanning brakes down to 20-30psi until parking brake applies, indicating the spring brake is applied. Secure key and remove chocks(do not leave bus while engine running, even if just to move chocks) Fifth: Safe start engine, pressure will build up to 85-100psi in 45 seconds, then governor will cut in with the brakes "woosh" sound Sixth: Shift into low gear, press on accelerator pedal to confirm parking brake holds Seventh: Release parking brake, drive forward 5 feet, braking to make sure the bus doesn't pull to the left or right. Repeat 2x. Then pull the parking brake, put it in neutral, and say "this now completes the air brake test"
I live in South Carolina I think hold service brake push in parking brake shouldn't lose no more than 3 Psi or push in parking brake than apply service brake
@@SchoolBusSass Also, just updating my situation. I went and took my exam on Wednesday, and passed. I did the full Pre Trip Inspection including ABT, Alley Dock, 100 Foot Backup, Offset parking, Simulated Railroad Crossing, Simulated Student Dropoff, road skills test along with an emergency stop. I was watching your videos late Tuesday night and before leaving in the morning of Wednesday. I really appreciate you making these videos. I will highly recommend your videos to any trainees I encounter. One thing I especially like about your videos is the production quality. The videos are clear, detailed, and the voiceover audio is so much clearer compared to many other videos that drown out the audio by using the recording from inside the bus(bus noise, wind noise, etc)
Rena… Ohio has had some recent changes to the pretrip….i have an updated version on my channel . If you are in a different state, check with your local test site for specifics. Best wishes for a successful test outcome.
Just wanted to say hi from sandusky ohio and a big thank you for this video I passed my pre service ,pretrial test today and will be on the road soon again thank you
Hello Cody! Just the person I was hoping to hear from!! Thank you so much for your letter! I somehow misplaced your address, though, and have something to send to you.
This is part 1 of the pre-trip. This video slows things down and goes into greater detail with the parts of the school bus. czcams.com/video/YMfGdX8Zl8k/video.html This is part 2 of the pre-trip. A Continued in-depth look at the Class B CDL pre-trip. czcams.com/video/cQ-Z8fGTcQg/video.html
@@SchoolBusSass I wish the buses in my state had airbrakes like yours do. We do have somewhat long winters and can get kind of wet Does this have to do with the type of bricks that are able to be used?
@@steamtrack8308 Sometimes they feel like they go on forever...;) I would say...Dec - March. This year, we have had a very cool spring. How about your winters?
The proposed changes to the pretrip here in Ohio, have the engine start and brake tests first as well. Though we do not know when these changes could occur.
There are proposed changes, heading our way, in the not too distant future . Im hoping the upcoming changes will be what’s necessary to turn this trend in the right direction. While I can point out and name the parts of the bus, I have no idea how to repair or replace any of them.
Questions do you have to check all emergency windows and sound the buzzer or could you just say i would check all windows and sound the buzzer the same way i checked the first window and hatch buzzer and not check the to save time as well as the tires and brakes slack adjuster and push rods
Correct for windows and exit doors and hatches. Must check push rods and slack adjusters, in front and rear on one side of the bus, then, you can say you would check the other side of the bus the same way.
@SchoolBusSass one more question while the engine is on do you keep the headlights on while checking heater fans and dome lights and emergency windows buzzers or do you turn the headlights off because I'm wondering about the no students left button and when to push it, or the lights don't have to be on and you press the button after you done the air brake test
The headlights should have no bearing on the no child left behind alarm. Using your loading lights with your service door, will activate your no child left behind system.
Hi Patricia, our entire fleet have air brakes. If I can locate a hydraulic equipped bus, I will see what I can do to create a pre trip video. Thanks for your suggestion.
Hi Julius, to empty the air tanks, push down on the service brake pedal repeatedly until the parking brake sets itself. Warning light and buzzer will activate above 55 PSI and brake will set between 20-40. Probably not doing another brake test. The brake portion of the exam can be found on all of my pretrip videos. As for a new pretrip, I will probably do one late this year or into the new year, on a BB RE transit.
I will have to check, and let you know. I’m on vacation at the moment…but when I return, I’ll get that information for you. That is exactly why I liked them. Thank you
Hello everyone I'm here watching all the videos I can to try and get my CDL Class B License for the school bus in Ohio I'm just starting and I have had two days of training for the pretrip so far And I hope and pray 🙏 ❤️ Im able to pass it im trying really hard too
I believe we have 2 IC conventional special need busses, 3 IC Conventional, and 3 Blue Bird RE's coming in June. One of the RE's will be my new bus this year. :)
I’ve had my class A for a year now but can’t use them because of the hours at each job. I have children I have to pick up from school and daycare. I have to do this all over in a bus just to get passenger and school bus endorsements smh 😢😢😢😢😢 after this I’ll be a bus driver 🎉🎉🎉🎉
before you replied on my comment about the time for training, they had me scheduled for tomorrow road test now they decided i dont have enought hours the lacking time here is seat time its more pre trip that driving its like you having a funnel with a small bottle trying to stuff it all in there the passing rate isnt high here every canandiate complains, i'm watching this video you have its not exact what we do but close
Pretrip: Try to slow things down, just a bit. People tend to talk faster when they get nervous. Maneuverability: If allowable, always check your final position for each maneuver you complete. Even if you are positive you’ve done the maneuver perfectly. If it’s a free look…take it. Gives you a moment to check out your awesome skills…😉 or, correct an issue you may not have seen from the drivers seat. For instance…in straight line backing, perhaps you stopped behind the 4th set of cones but there were five sets. A final check would reveal this and afford you the opportunity to correct your final position (hope that made sense) Driving: take your turns slow! It will give you the opportunity to correct any potential errors…like clipping a curb). I would much rather have my drivers take a, slightly wider, right hand turn, than clip a curb. A wider turn, may be a few point deduction, clipping a curb ends your test…not in a good way. Whenever possible stop at all yellow lights. Believe…achieve it! You’ve got this, Mike!
Hi, Do You Have Buses That Use These Fuels: -Gasoline ( Petrol ) -Propane ( LPG ) -Compressed Natural Gas ( CNG ) -Electric ( EV ) I Know You Have Diesel Buses.
Hello, Michelle, The district I drive for, only has Diesel, though when first started with Centerville, they had a couple of propane busses. That was twenty years ago though.
In my experience, it takes most people about 5-7 times conducting the pretrip, in person, to complete the pretrip in the allotted time with under the error limit.
Hi! you had mentioned in your video about links that would provide more in depth detail. I didnt see them in the comments section. would you be able to provide links if possible? thank you
Sorry to learn you had a hard time hearing me. I was wearing a mic, so I’m not sure what happened. I have two additional pretrip videos, perhaps one of the others might be easier to hear.
Okay I'm confused now. The 3 orange lights at the top is my clearance lights. Which ones is the amber lights sounds like I'm hearing amber lights more then 3 times
The clearance lights in front and on the side before the rear dual wheels, are all Amber, after the duals, clearance lights are red. Your warning lights are amber. They are the alternating flashing lights you activate before you arrive at a pick up or drop off location, then, once you open the bus door, the alternating flashing lights switch from Amber to the red lights located adjacent to the amber lights on the front and rear of the bus. Also known as eight ways. Reflectors on the side of the bus are also Amber before the duals and red after. The reflective tape, is also viewed as amber.
Good morning everyone. I have watched this video over 60 times when I was going in training . This is the only video that helps me in passing my CDL license. It’s everything that you need to know.
Wonderful news, Congratulations! I’m thrilled to learn the video was helpful for you. Continued success in all you do.
Thank you for this
I'm on my second one and counting, test is next week😮
Great job 👍
You are an idiot to watch it
Many times.
Because I watched this video multiple times, I’ve passed my CDL Pre-Trip and now have my CDL! I passed on June 30th 😊
Jeanne, this is such exciting news! Congratulations, your hard work really paid off! Now the real fun begins. Continued success in all you do.
@@SchoolBusSass Thank you!!
Where you passed
Hardest thing I think is gonna remember how to word everything lol
I'm very thankful for you. You helped me get my CDL from the 1st shot. and I'm now a school bus driver 😊
Thank you for sharing your positive results with me! Congratulations and continued success to you. 🎉
1:05 Start from the top
2:10 starting engine, and frame parts
3:19 brake lines
7:53 service door
8:54 under the bus
11:25 budding wheels
14:00 behind the bus
14:55 the bus stop arm
17:20 engine start
You have literally helped ne 1,000 times more than my actual instructor. Thank you so very much. So glad i found this
Thanks so much for your comment and positive feedback! Best wishes for a successful test outcome!
I've been a driver trainer for 8 years.and I have had all my trainees watch your videos for the last 5 years. You don't miss!!!!!
Your comment made my night! Thank you, Clay! 😁
In Tennessee we have way more things to say than this.
We say it's not crack, damage, loose with no missing parts..
We also have to demonstrate the hood and front grill
Just wanted to say thank you Theresa! I passed my CDL test this week. Your video helped me study and memorize all the bus parts and braking procedures. I really appreciate this video, super helpful 🖤🚌
A hearty congratulations 🎊 to you, Bee! Continued success in all you do. So glad the video helped you achieve your goal! Good job!
I passed my CDL Class B 2 hrs ago. I cannot begin to tell you how much your video/s helped me out. Following this one in particular did the trick. Thanks for taking the time to make and post it and for being an advocate for school transportation. Thanks again.
How wonderful, I’m thrilled to learn of your success today, Congratulations 🎉
I hope you enjoy the wonderful world of school bus driving! Continued success to you!
Congratulations, any good jobs?
@@mikkey246
If you’re looking to drive a school bus, there are many opportunities. Where are you located?
Hi Therese, I have watched this video and other ones that you have probably 20 times over the last 2 weeks. Even though I'm in NY much of the pre trip expectations are very similar here if not the same. I had my road test today and passed. Your videos helped me out a great deal. Your detail is great. You do a great service for all CDL permit holders out there who have a road test coming up. Thanks for your help.
Hello Thomas…
Such wonderful news to start my Friday! Congratulations and continued success to you! Thanks for sharing your great news with me!
I memorized all the material from the book. This video perfectly brings it alive
I'm going through my training now and keep trying to come back to this video. Im Studying hard in my free time. It's so much to learn.
Try not to let the pretrip overwhelm you. Much of the pretrip is nothing more than repetitive phrasing. Once you learn the brakes suspension and wheels up front, most of that can be applied in back. You can do this!
3points of contact getting on the bus and the stairs are free from debris you did a good job like your videos keep pumping them out thank you
Thank you for the kind comment and feedback!
This is the best CDL pretrip video I have ever seen. I tested out for a Class C passenger endorsement, so it was a little different, but meets all the requirements.
I probably watched and listened to this video more than 30 times and passed today with flying colors!
Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos!
Thanks so much for sharing your positive test outcome with me! Congratulations to you! All the best, and continued success.
I start training may 13th and I’ll be watching this video over and over until I can recite it with you! Thank you for this video.
Best wishes for a successful test outcome! You can do this! 😁
I had a great trainer who highly recommended that I watch, study and learn from your Pre-Trip instructional videos. I Passed today with deep appreciation to you!
Outstanding news! Your hard work and efforts really paid off, Congratulations!
Thanks so much for sharing your positive test outcome with me. I’m thrilled for you…continued success in all you do.
I just want to say thanks ! Thanks to your videos I passed my cdl
Fantastic news! Thank you for sharing your positive test outcome with me! Way to go and congratulations. Enjoy the journey, I know I sure have!
So glad I stumbled upon this video!! My road test is Tuesday ill be watching this on repeat until then. Thank you!!
So glad to learn the video is helpful for you! Best wishes for a successful test outcome on Tuesday. I'll be cheering for you from Ohio! :)
Hello Teresa, I just wanted to thank you for all of your wonderful insight and wisdom to keep the kids safe on the bus. Keep me safe in the bus in one piece thank you so much. I’ve been driving the bus with the kids for three months now I know I’m still kind of an new at this however, I make sure I apply the principles you help me to learn you’re the best.
Hello, Jerry… thank you so much for your very kind comment and feedback. Enjoy the journey… I’m still enjoying it even after 24 years.
Continued success to you.
Thanks Therese, great video. I am a school bus driver trainer for Bristol Virginia Public Schools and I have used many of your videos, all very helpful. BTW, I'm originally from Dayton, Ohio. Spent plenty of time in my youth in the lovely town of Centerville. Thanks again and God bless.
Hi Dan, I’m delighted to hear from a fellow driver trainer and former neighbor! Thanks so much for your kind feedback…both are greatly appreciated! I hope you’re having a wonderful summer. When does Bristol go back to school?
@@SchoolBusSass we start back on August 17, but we've had June and July summer school sessions so we've been transporting students up until this week. First week of August we'll begin in-service safety meetings for drivers and bus aides as well as CPR and first aide recertification. The fun never stops 😆.
Our in service is the first week of Aug, trial runs are right after in service, a kick off meeting on the 15, and back to school on the 17. I think summer school programs finished up today.
Have an awesome school year.😁.
Always an adventure!
I'm using your videos to help, to study for my cdls
Thank You for helping me to pass my road test on the first try!!!!!!
Outstanding news, Haneman! Congratulations and continued success to you!
Thank you Therese. This video has helped me a lot. I'm taking my test today and I feel pretty confident after watching this video several times. God bless you!
It’s a great day to get your CDL!!! Best wishes for a successful test outcome, Reggie! If you think about it, let me know how things went for you today.
@@SchoolBusSass Hey. So I didn't pass because I failed the air brake section of it. I didn't realize how important that part was in the test. Now I know. I'm retaking the test this Thursday.
I just passed today. Thank you for this great resource!!
@@reggie4Jesusood evening regie. I have a question for you. When you said you failed you're test because of the air brakes, does this video have about the air brakes. I'm a bit confused by the way congratulations for passing you're test.
I have my permit to drive bus so I've been watching this and memorizing what you say so I can get my license with p and s endorsement!!! Thank you for the helpful video
Thank you for your comment and feedback. Best wishes for a successful test outcome.
Passed my class b cdl test today! Just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to make this video, it was a huge help!!!
Outstanding news, Jmiller! Congratulations on your successful test outcome! Thanks so much for sharing your positive test results with me!
Enjoy the journey 🚌🚌🚌
Long time waiting for another one of your helpful bus driver videos. Thank you for uploading this video Therese 🙏 😃
Ranch Hawk, Thank you for your comment and feedback! I believe we will be doing another live feed soon...possibly Friday. It will be on School Bus Safety ROAD-E-O. If you are not familiar with the event, it is a safety driving competition for school bus drivers. We have not had one in over two years, so I'm looking forward to the event that takes place in April. We set up a course, similar to the up coming event. I will have one of our drivers demonstrate the different events that will take place. We will also be utilizing this course for in-service training.
I have a few more ideas for up-coming videos, so stay tuned. Sorry for the long delay between postings.
Currently I’m a new bus driver at our school district in Mississippi. I haven’t had the chance to experience the Road-e-o driving competitions yet. Can’t wait to see your next video.
You are amazing for doing these videos! I’ve got my road test on Monday I’ve been watching over and over
So glad to learn the videos have been helpful for you. Thank you!
I passed and couldn’t find my comment again! Thank tot so much I really appreciate you
Thank you so much for making this video❤! It was the sole reason why I passed my bus inspection with the DOT in North Dakota. The examiner was impressed with my knowledge of the bus.
Thank you for sharing your positive test outcome! I’m thrilled to learn of your success, congratulations 🎉 Enjoy the journey.
I just got my class-B CDL in Taiwan, our pre-trip is only 5 minutes lol. I am really surprised by the details and knowledge required over in the states.
I always appreciate hearing what other states and countries requirements are. Thanks for your comment.
Are country's pretrip is ridiculously long and unreasonable. Welcome to the America of the future run and regulated by over educated children. Show me any school bus company that could afford to realistically do a 30 minute pretrip multiple routes a day and survive financially or keep drivers employed? And asking people to do this all straight from memory and not use a guide or log sheet that you have to have on board anyway is beyond moronic. I've been driving for 15 years and the amount of difficulty they have added to these tests since i began is beyond stupidity. My first test i was allowed to have the exact study sheet along as a helpful guide. All you had to know was where those parts are. And that's all anyone should have to know.
@John yesss.. Exactly! smh.. it is absolutely unfair that we have to memorize all of that! I have to take mine again.. & pay $450 to retake it (failed the pre-trip test bcz the instructor didnt hear the "cheee" sound after psi built up to the 120).. smh.. this is so frustrating & I'm realllly struggling financially 😫
This is great!! Thankfully my state (NJ) just announced that we do not have to know under the hood and only a couple parts under the bus. The parts we do need to know, we need to know more in-depth.
Thank you for this!!
@@CoreHibb
Hope u retake and past! All the best!!
Thank you so much! I have my test tomorrow. I was struggling not being able to see some of the parts in order to understand the verbage; pointing out and showing the parts helped tremendously. You made it effortlessly.
You got this! Best wishes for a successful test outcome!
The company that I've been training with, and have an exam with tomorrow for my CDL B, has been training in a different order for the air brake test than shown here. Inside pre trip inspection(seats, emergency exits first, then gauges) followed by ABT.
First: Wheels chocked, , neutral, engine on, pressure built up to max, shut off engine, parking brake applied, static air brake test (1 minute, no more than 2psi air loss)
Second: Parking brake in, service brake(pedal) firmly held (1 minute, no more than 3psi air loss)
Third: Fan brakes down to 60psi until low air warning and buzzer comes on
Fourth: Keep fanning brakes down to 20-30psi until parking brake applies, indicating the spring brake is applied. Secure key and remove chocks(do not leave bus while engine running, even if just to move chocks)
Fifth: Safe start engine, pressure will build up to 85-100psi in 45 seconds, then governor will cut in with the brakes "woosh" sound
Sixth: Shift into low gear, press on accelerator pedal to confirm parking brake holds
Seventh: Release parking brake, drive forward 5 feet, braking to make sure the bus doesn't pull to the left or right. Repeat 2x.
Then pull the parking brake, put it in neutral, and say "this now completes the air brake test"
Which state do you reside in?
Thanks for sharing another version of the ABT.
I live in South Carolina I think hold service brake push in parking brake shouldn't lose no more than 3 Psi or push in parking brake than apply service brake
@@SchoolBusSass Pennsylvania
@@SchoolBusSass Also, just updating my situation. I went and took my exam on Wednesday, and passed.
I did the full Pre Trip Inspection including ABT, Alley Dock, 100 Foot Backup, Offset parking, Simulated Railroad Crossing, Simulated Student Dropoff, road skills test along with an emergency stop.
I was watching your videos late Tuesday night and before leaving in the morning of Wednesday. I really appreciate you making these videos. I will highly recommend your videos to any trainees I encounter. One thing I especially like about your videos is the production quality. The videos are clear, detailed, and the voiceover audio is so much clearer compared to many other videos that drown out the audio by using the recording from inside the bus(bus noise, wind noise, etc)
That’s fantastic news, congratulations! I really appreciate your kind feedback, thank you! Continued success in all you do. 😊
I am going to watch this religiously. I only hope to do this as smoothly as you!
Rena…
Ohio has had some recent changes to the pretrip….i have an updated version on my channel .
If you are in a different state, check with your local test site for specifics.
Best wishes for a successful test outcome.
Just wanted to say hi from sandusky ohio and a big thank you for this video I passed my pre service ,pretrial test today and will be on the road soon again thank you
This is such wonderful news, Chris! 🎉Congratulations and continued success to you!
This is the one to remember. Got kudo's from the examiner on pre trip with this !
Way to go, Blane!
You’re an Angel! Thank you so much!!
Aw…thanks so much for the very kind compliment and feedback!
This video helped me a lot to pass my inspection, this was the only thing I used the watch for the pass two months, thank you !!
Outstanding news! Congratulations and thank you for sharing your positive test outcome with me. Continued success in all you do.
100% on my test, thanks to you.
Outstanding news, Rich! Congratulations to you!
Thank you for sharing your positive test results with me. Continued success in all you do.
Good video!! I also enjoyed the birds singing in the background.
So awesome !!! Thank you !
You’re welcome
Very informative. Good work
Thank you, Big Savage! Glad to know it was helpful for you. :)
Another amazing video Therese hope all is well with you 😊
Hello Cody! Just the person I was hoping to hear from!! Thank you so much for your letter! I somehow misplaced your address, though, and have something to send to you.
@@SchoolBusSass Well glad you received my letter and you know that sometimes happens lol
Can I send you a message on messenger or some other way?
This is part 1 of the pre-trip. This video slows things down and goes into greater detail with the parts of the school bus. czcams.com/video/YMfGdX8Zl8k/video.html
This is part 2 of the pre-trip. A Continued in-depth look at the Class B CDL pre-trip. czcams.com/video/cQ-Z8fGTcQg/video.html
In CDL class right now. These videos help
Is this ok for Texas?
Thanks! Gotta check this out next
That’s A Very Nice Looking Bus!
Thank you, it’s new this school year.
@@SchoolBusSass I wish the buses in my state had airbrakes like yours do. We do have somewhat long winters and can get kind of wet Does this have to do with the type of bricks that are able to be used?
I don’t believe so. We get snow and plenty of rain, so I don’t think that would factor in on the type of brakes your district is choosing.
@@SchoolBusSass How long are your winters.
@@steamtrack8308 Sometimes they feel like they go on forever...;) I would say...Dec - March. This year, we have had a very cool spring. How about your winters?
Found this helpful, though in Iowa the DMV want you to start with an engine start and brake test before inspecting the rest of the bus.
The proposed changes to the pretrip here in Ohio, have the engine start and brake tests first as well. Though we do not know when these changes could occur.
I PASSED TODAY THANKS TO THIS VIDEO!!!!
Watched pretty much every video on CZcams regarding school bus pre trip, and I can say this is easily one of the best 👍.
Thank you for your comment and kind feedback, both are greatly appreciated!
Talk like a news anchor ✨great video
Thank you
super Excellent Teaching
Yo quiero ir para ver si paso mi CDL🙏🏼good explanation
Very thorough!
You're Rock ❤
Wowww excelent ttherese saludos desde colombia 😊
Thank you, Domingo!
Don’t forget the castle nuts and cotter pins! Also test the light indicators in the inside gauge panel.
Castle nut and cotter key are no longer required test elements.
Mounted securely, not broken, cracked, loose, or missing + qualifier (ie no leaks/ illegal welds) made the entire thing infinitely easier
I passed my cladd b test yestersay thank yoh so much
Such fantastic news, Star! Congratulations to you! Thank you for sharing your positive test outcome with me. Continued success in all you do.
Question do to have to say the shackels with the bushing and anchor plate thats bolted with the U bolt
It in Ohio, check with your local test site for specifics.
Thank you for this, @Therese
You’re welcome, and thanks for commenting! 😊
This is exactly why it's hard to hire bus drivers we are not mechanics
There are proposed changes, heading our way, in the not too distant future . Im hoping the upcoming changes will be what’s necessary to turn this trend in the right direction.
While I can point out and name the parts of the bus, I have no idea how to repair or replace any of them.
@@SchoolBusSass I hear you I did my test 9 years ago didn't have to do engine compartment. I hope there will be changes 🙏
Exactly 100% correct
Question: do you mention the transmission? How you would check it after the bus has been run
Also don’t forget to say the engine does not have accessive moisture and it’s mounted securely
Omg is very fast I loved the video
Questions do you have to check all emergency windows and sound the buzzer or could you just say i would check all windows and sound the buzzer the same way i checked the first window and hatch buzzer and not check the to save time as well as the tires and brakes slack adjuster and push rods
Correct for windows and exit doors and hatches. Must check push rods and slack adjusters, in front and rear on one side of the bus, then, you can say you would check the other side of the bus the same way.
@SchoolBusSass one more question while the engine is on do you keep the headlights on while checking heater fans and dome lights and emergency windows buzzers or do you turn the headlights off because I'm wondering about the no students left button and when to push it, or the lights don't have to be on and you press the button after you done the air brake test
The headlights should have no bearing on the no child left behind alarm. Using your loading lights with your service door, will activate your no child left behind system.
May you you do a pre trip on a bus that doesn't have airbrakes and speak a little louder. trhanks for your time.
Hi Patricia, our entire fleet have air brakes. If I can locate a hydraulic equipped bus, I will see what I can do to create a pre trip video. Thanks for your suggestion.
Can you do another video on the airbrake test ? How do you deflate the brakes and build them back up again .
Hi Julius, to empty the air tanks, push down on the service brake pedal repeatedly until the parking brake sets itself. Warning light and buzzer will activate above 55 PSI and brake will set between 20-40.
Probably not doing another brake test. The brake portion of the exam can be found on all of my pretrip videos. As for a new pretrip, I will probably do one late this year or into the new year, on a BB RE transit.
Thanks for the video - can I ask what gloves you have? They look like they’re warm while not being overly bulky.
I will have to check, and let you know. I’m on vacation at the moment…but when I return, I’ll get that information for you. That is exactly why I liked them. Thank you
Jennifer, the brand is called, Weatherproof.
❤ I’m so happy 😁 I’m going
Just don't play drinking game when she says "not cracked or broken loose or missing." 😂
Hello, thank you for the demo, you said there are a few more videos with a slow talking , could you please tell me where I can find them ?
czcams.com/video/YMfGdX8Zl8k/video.html
czcams.com/video/cQ-Z8fGTcQg/video.html
I posted the links to part 1&2. This inspection is done on a rear engine transit, but the parts are the same.
I hope they help. 😊
Thank you so much for this helpful video Therese. I need more time and explanation but I don’t see the two links you mentioned. Can you please help?
School Bus Pre-trip training part 1, 2020 Blue Bird RE, engine and walk around
czcams.com/video/YMfGdX8Zl8k/video.html
School Bus Pre-trip training, Part 2 inside the bus, with brake tests.
czcams.com/video/cQ-Z8fGTcQg/video.html
Hope these help… best wishes for a successful test outcome. 😁
Thank you so much
You’re welcome 😉
Hello everyone I'm here watching all the videos I can to try and get my CDL Class B License for the school bus in Ohio I'm just starting and I have had two days of training for the pretrip so far And I hope and pray 🙏 ❤️ Im able to pass it im trying really hard too
You’ve got this, Carrie! Best wishes for a successful test outcome.
Will you be doing another school bus cdl inspection video on a diffrent model bus any time soon?
Hi Julius, please check your other comment for my reply. Hope you are well and enjoying your summer.
Great video👌 my test is tomorrow
Best wishes for a positive test outcome.
You e got this!!!
How did your test go?
@@SchoolBusSass passed with flying colors thank you
Good work. But what about the five hand holes on the wheels?
You’ll have to let me know.
Did you find out?
What brand did you guys go with this year for handicap buses
I believe we have 2 IC conventional special need busses, 3 IC Conventional, and 3 Blue Bird RE's coming in June. One of the RE's will be my new bus this year. :)
About to hit the road on my first BTWT
Have fun and enjoy the journey.
I was told to say hoses are attached at both ends will they dock you points for that
How is it attached… I would add… they are attached securely and not leaking.
Me gusta, I liked it
I’ve had my class A for a year now but can’t use them because of the hours at each job. I have children I have to pick up from school and daycare. I have to do this all over in a bus just to get passenger and school bus endorsements smh 😢😢😢😢😢 after this I’ll be a bus driver 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Most fun and rewarding job I have ever had, Landon. Best wishes for a successful test outcome! You’ve got this!
As Always love these Videos but on this one the Volume Was Very Low And had to use Captions 😢
Oh no…
I thought I was wearing a mic. I will work on volume control going forward.
Thanks for letting me know.
I have Mrs Donna for my bus driver this year
What a wonderful driver you have this year, Alex! Miss Donna is one of the best! :) Hope you are having a great school year.
See we gotta turn our light on first before telling about them they are after the engine compartment
A variety of ways different states like to have their pre-trip presented in.
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before you replied on my comment about the time for training, they had me scheduled for tomorrow road test now they decided i dont have enought hours the lacking time here is seat time its more pre trip that driving its like you having a funnel with a small bottle trying to stuff it all in there the passing rate isnt high here every canandiate complains, i'm watching this video you have its not exact what we do but close
What is the passing rate?
Glad the video is augmenting your training even though it varies a bit.
I would love this but unfortunely I cannot make it low enough to hear you!!!
I do not understand how volume can vary so wildly. It is very loud on my computer.
Going for my CDL ....Thanks for the channel.....any suggestions?
Pretrip: Try to slow things down, just a bit. People tend to talk faster when they get nervous.
Maneuverability: If allowable, always check your final position for each maneuver you complete. Even if you are positive you’ve done the maneuver perfectly.
If it’s a free look…take it. Gives you a moment to check out your awesome skills…😉 or, correct an issue you may not have seen from the drivers seat.
For instance…in straight line backing, perhaps you stopped behind the 4th set of cones but there were five sets. A final check would reveal this and afford you the opportunity to correct your final position (hope that made sense)
Driving: take your turns slow! It will give you the opportunity to correct any potential errors…like clipping a curb).
I would much rather have my drivers take a, slightly wider, right hand turn, than clip a curb. A wider turn, may be a few point deduction, clipping a curb ends your test…not in a good way.
Whenever possible stop at all yellow lights.
Believe…achieve it!
You’ve got this, Mike!
@Therese Mileti ...Thank you....ill be reading your reply several times...thanks for the tips and taking time to respond ...this was very helpful...
Best wishes for a successful test outcome! You can do it!
Do you guys have any Thomas HDX buses if you guys do can you guys do a pre trip on it
No, we do not.
Hi, Do You Have Buses That Use These Fuels:
-Gasoline ( Petrol )
-Propane ( LPG )
-Compressed Natural Gas ( CNG )
-Electric ( EV )
I Know You Have Diesel Buses.
Hello, Michelle, The district I drive for, only has Diesel, though when first started with Centerville, they had a couple of propane busses. That was twenty years ago though.
@@SchoolBusSass Must Be Expensive To Keep Them Up, And Hard To Start Them In Ice Cold Winter Days.
The busses are plugged in during freezing temps. The block heaters help the engines stay warm enough to start most cold mornings.
On average, how long does it take trainees to learn the pre trip?
In my experience, it takes most people about 5-7 times conducting the pretrip, in person, to complete the pretrip in the allotted time with under the error limit.
I’ve heard you got to be careful when driving with drum brakes, they fade very easily.
I haven’t had any issues with my brakes fading. If you have lots of steep hills, feathering your brakes while declining would be very important.
Hi! you had mentioned in your video about links that would provide more in depth detail. I didnt see them in the comments section. would you be able to provide links if possible? thank you
School Bus Pre-trip training part 1, 2020 Blue Bird RE, engine and walk around
czcams.com/video/YMfGdX8Zl8k/video.html
School Bus Pre-trip training, Part 2 inside the bus, with brake tests.
czcams.com/video/cQ-Z8fGTcQg/video.html
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It’s all secure the bus
Where is your seat belt cutter?
On my bus, it is in the small compartment located on the drivers side adjacent to the fans, heaters and defroster switches.
It is hard to hear you. I was excited to watch but it is so hard to hear. :(
Sorry to learn you had a hard time hearing me. I was wearing a mic, so I’m not sure what happened.
I have two additional pretrip videos, perhaps one of the others might be easier to hear.
Where are the links you talked about
Which ones are you looking for?
I believe they are in the comment section, but if they are not, tell me which links and I will repost them in this comment thread.
Um, there might be something wrong with the suspension. That bus is leaning. Or just parked funny? 🤔
Parked funny
You have great hair, even when doing a pretrip- that's not easy.
What a very thoughtful thing to say… thank you 🙏🏻
Most people want to be seen on video
I’m blending
Audio issues
Make sure you do your breath test lady
Okay I'm confused now. The 3 orange lights at the top is my clearance lights. Which ones is the amber lights sounds like I'm hearing amber lights more then 3 times
The clearance lights in front and on the side before the rear dual wheels, are all Amber, after the duals, clearance lights are red.
Your warning lights are amber. They are the alternating flashing lights you activate before you arrive at a pick up or drop off location, then, once you open the bus door, the alternating flashing lights switch from Amber to the red lights located adjacent to the amber lights on the front and rear of the bus. Also known as eight ways.
Reflectors on the side of the bus are also Amber before the duals and red after. The reflective tape, is also viewed as amber.
@@SchoolBusSass wow thank you I'm in New Orleans. Now I understand. I appreciate you so much 🙏
Thanks!
You’re welcome 😁