School Bus Pretrip Inspection Performed on a 2022 Pretrip BB RE Transit

School Bus Class B Pre-trip inspection on a 2022 Bluebird RE Transit. Take a look at what you will need to do to pass the pre-trip inspection portion of your CDL exam.

[@nathanieadamso5026]

Alot of people over due there pre trips, everything is basically (PMS) properly mounted and secured not crack bent or broken. Or leaking

[@SchoolBusSass]

I completely agree! Though currently, the redundant repetitive phrasing is what is required . Once you point out an item you need to give the examiner at least two defects which would take the item out of commission. And if the part is capable of leaking, you must say it’s not leaking, otherwise, you won’t get credit for calling out those items.

[@dawnteed4469]

Hi… I’m about to take my test for my CDL permit in Rochester NY to be a school bus driver. I really like your videos…I find them all encouraging and very helpful! Thank you and I appreciate your videos.😊🚌

[@SchoolBusSass]

Thank you, Dawn! I appreciate your comment and feedback. Best wishes for a successful test outcome!

[@Pete-nc2jw]

Hey, just passed my classB CDL yesterday after watching your video a dozen times. It was very helpful. One comment, in NC because the motor is in the rear the tester started in the back and came up the passenger side. Had to adjust but passed. Thank you for doing this video.

[@SchoolBusSass]

Outstanding news, Pete! Congratulations and continued success to you. 🎉👏🏻🎉

[@codyfujimoto9945]

I know I was commenting in the chat but overall another good video Therese and to Catherine for being your cameraperson. Your videos are always helpful and the premiere of this video was excellent. Hope you do another premiere with your next video. And Happy holidays to you Therese and to Catherine.

[@SchoolBusSass]

Cody, it was great chatting with you and others during the premiere of our new pre-trip video! Thanks so much for tuning in! Merry Christmas to you and your family, Cody!

[@codyfujimoto9945]

@@SchoolBusSass Therese it was my pleasure to tune in for this premiere and it was great chatting with you as well :)

[@thebusway4848]

Thank you for the great work, i look forward to your videos! Not many of us school bus folks here on youtube.

[@SchoolBusSass]

Thank you for your kind comment! We are definitely a minority on KZbin .

[@catalinagonzalez8151]

This lady is awesome! Thank you for your time.

[@SchoolBusSass]

Thank you for you comment and kind feedback, Caitlin!

[@tanishacalvin498]

This is a lot of information but it’s helping me I go test out next week and I’m super nervous that I’m going to forget some things and follow in the correct order… Thanks for the videos!

[@SchoolBusSass]

I’ll be cheering for your success from Ohio! You’ve got this!

[@sammyhakimvlogs5608]

Hey Mrs. Mileti. 👋 I just finished watching the replay of your Premiere video from three hours ago on your KZbin Channel. You're definitely very good at explaining everything and how they work on your School Bus. Keep up the good work.

[@SchoolBusSass]

Thank you so much, Sammy! I appreciate your encouragement and kind feedback! Have a wonderful holiday season.

[@emiliameza8814]

Kinked ? I haven’t seen That word in the manual 😮

[@emmagoingtogmcgonigle5166]

Make sure your roof lights are working on top of your your school lights are working in your amber lights

[@jaymin6611]

Thanks you always 😃😃😃😃😃

[@edwardcopper1390]

Awesome! I am a school bus instructor for Pennsbury School District in the Commonwealth of Pa. A prerequisite for my trainees is they shall review all your training utube video's. Thanks "Coop"

[@SchoolBusSass]

Wow, I’m truly honored by your comment, Coop. Thank you 😊

[@38kal]

I need Ms. Mileti to be my trainer, great video i just got my Class B permit. Very helpful..

[@Ken_Weber_organist]

oil check should check dipstick for metal filings which could indicate damage to the engine, spacer on duals should mention there are no foreign objects or debris, handles inside step well should mention no barbs or sharp edges

[@domingohoyos9831]

Excelente tecnología en autobuses escolares saludos desde Colombia muchas bendiciones 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@SchoolBusSass]

Greetings, Domingo! Thanks for watching the premiere! Happy holidays to you and your family.

[@patricklowe4886]

Thank you.

[@SchoolBusSass]

You’re welcome 😉

[@juliusmay8712]

​great video

[@SchoolBusSass]

Thank you, Julius! Glad you enjoyed the new pre-trip video. I released a video on some proposed changes for both the pre-trip as well as maneuverability. check it out. :)

[@juliusmay8712]

@@SchoolBusSass I will, any update as to when will you post the 2nd pre-trip video on a different model bus, you mentioned in a previous chat?

[@refve8105]

On the lug nuts I have a 2023 IC-RE with lug-nut indicators on the lug nuts so I basically know instantly.

[@SchoolBusSass]

I would like to see the lug nut indicators. I have not seen them before…intriguing.

[@kathrynerickson9276]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rcemusic]

I love bus drivers

[@SchoolBusSass]

Thanks for the love, rcemusic

[@El_Sueno591]

During the early morning on the High School route, it will be very dark so do you carry a flashlight for your pre trip when there is very little light to have a proper pre trip?

[@SchoolBusSass]

Yes, every day.

[@El_Sueno591]

@@SchoolBusSass Thanks for the reply Ms. Mileti!

[@kingtimelord1434]

If for some reason during the test there is a problem that would deem the bus unsafe, would I stop the pre-trip there and ask my trainer for further instructions on what they would like me to do?

[@SchoolBusSass]

I would do my best to make sure the bus was roadworthy before taking the vehicle to be tested. If, however, a mechanical defect would occur while driving to the testing facility or during the pretrip itself, I would depend on the defect. If it is a clearance light not in operation, the test should continue. If, on the other hand, a headlight were to go out, it’s very likely they would not continue the test. It would just depend on what the defect was.

[@Butthead_DeffinatelyScores]

Thank you and wow I better get some warm clothes cuz you went a good speed but it still took 30 minutes and I imagine it takes a little longer for newbies because you wanna make sure you got it all but they have a list at the schoolbus office to go through so thank god. I hope I can use the heater with out making all the kids to hot. Same if it’s hot outside and I want wind… hopefully I also have a newer bus it seems smother of a ride. 😇 got a bad back but I can drive. I was relieved when I saw gps with custom stops input to the system. I was somewhat worried about that. Some buses have old school phones in them still and that’s kinda crazy. I think it was a speaker. Anywho wish me luck I am excited to try something new. I hope I love the job in the long run I mainly wanted my cdl to operate a bus I could live in someday. I’ll give it 2-3 years to decide if I do I also know the community needs help and this is kinda my way to give back.😊 I’m great with kids but I’m not really a daycare kind of person it’s just not a passion in that aspect but I can still honestly say I care for them indeed and I think putting in a helping hand can speak for it’s self. 😅❤ no more late busses and children left behind on my watch. I applied when a driver failed to drop my kid off at home and refused to let her off at the next stop leaving me to run afterwards as a mother it is terrifying for a sub to drop your kid off after talking about a missing jacket ignoring you kid screaming wait wait and the stop she was let off at was across from a motel right at a freeway entrance a mile away. I was like Nah man ima work there 2 hour late start then this?! Not on my watch. When I complained I was asked “what do you want us to do?” I just applied and now I’m starting straining next 2 weeks.😂

[@SchoolBusSass]

Hi, Katt Where are you starting your training? School bus driving has been the most fun job I have ever had. I hope you enjoy the journey. Best wishes for a successful training and testing. I will be cheering for your success.

[@FlintStryker]

Thank you for this very helpful video - and the others in this series. One question, for the air brake test, aren't you supposed to demonstrate that pressure will build from 85-100 PSI in under 45 seconds? I don't think I saw that part. Is that step maybe not part of the actual test?

[@SchoolBusSass]

Currently, it is not part of the brake test in Ohio. I’m glad the videos have been helpful for you.

[@FlintStryker]

@@SchoolBusSass OK, thanks. It's mentioned 2017 (latest edition, I think) CDL manual, p. 5.7. I wanted to make sure.

[@DrivingPsychology]

Killer mirrors !

[@SchoolBusSass]

Thanks, what type of mirrors do you have on the busses in the UK?

[@DrivingPsychology]

@@SchoolBusSass Much smaller than the ones you have. The bigger mirrors create bigger blindspots, you have to remember our roads are very narrow and you can easily hit pedestrians as you pass them on the pavement so the mirrors are ticked in close. This is the only country i know where they are making the roads narrower. The newer buses don't have mirrors, they have cameras but that diesnt encourage the drivers to scan from side to side. The high convex mirrors dont have to be too large, once the trainees get used to the vanishing point and the eyes learn to refocus quickly, the nearfield/farfield zooming and side to side scanning can accomodate the smaller mirrors.

[@Silverfoxwolfen]

I hate to say this, but is a chassis cross member is 'missing' you have a lot more of a problem than doing a walk around check. If I took half an hour to to a walk around check I'd be out the door before the end of the week.

[@SchoolBusSass]

Truth… 😁

[@michaelburt2233]

Is this the new change? And does this go for Pennsylvania as well?

[@SchoolBusSass]

No,the demonstration is what is currently being practiced. The proposed changes and when they might be implemented have not yet been determined.

[@israellomelihousebuilds4720]

Hey Therese how old do you have to be to become a school bus driver because I’m 15 and I wanna become one when I’m and adult?

[@SchoolBusSass]

Hi Jeremy, thanks for your question and interest in becoming a school bus driver! It largely depends on where you live in the USA. Currently, in the state of Ohio, you can obtain your, commercial drivers license (CDL), once you turn 18. However, the age requirement for your CDL varies by state. Many states set their age requirement at 21 with some as high as 25.

[@irmadealba6941]

Do have update on type 2 school bus pretrip chp test

[@SchoolBusSass]

?

[@Anoumous-ku1yk]

In most districts we call the bus drivers by their first name or ms or Mr their first name

[@SchoolBusSass]

Which state are you located in? Drivers here typically determine how they would like to be addressed.

[@Anoumous-ku1yk]

@@SchoolBusSassilinois

[@Anoumous-ku1yk]

@@SchoolBusSassi noticed it said Mrs Mileti next to the student mirror that is why I bought it up

[@SchoolBusSass]

Ah…gotcha. Interestingly enough, when I first started driving, I was Ms Therese, or Ms. M. When I moved to Centerville, I was going to continue with Mrs. M, but the group already had a Mrs. M, so I was going to go back to ms. Therese, but, one of first driver trainees, bought me that magnetic name plate, as a thank you gift when he passed his CDL exam. I’ve been Mrs Mileti, ever since. I even tried going back to ms. Therese after we returned from Covid, and my students said… You’ll always be Mrs. Mileti to us. Needless to say, my attempt at a name change was short lived.

[@School_BusDriver]

Hey how you doing I love your bus, I'm also getting a transit. I have a quick question. I've seen u do a pretrip on every bus except the blue bird vision. When every you have time, could u please do a pre trip on a blue bird vision. If u have one already please comment the link below 🙏 (❤❤ your videos)

[@SchoolBusSass]

Unfortunately, we do not have a BB vision. I will see what I can do to make that happen. Thanks so much for your kind comment and feedback!

[@School_BusDriver]

@@SchoolBusSass your welcome and also don't worry about the hdx and edx buses

[@School_BusDriver]

@@SchoolBusSass your welcome and also don't worry about the hdx and edx buses

[@abdulasad4615]

so this is what u do with buses on the weekend (im one of the kids she drives to school)

[@SchoolBusSass]

Hi Abdul, certainly not every weekend, but, yes, I create new training videos for the district…and beyond, when I’m not taking y’all to and from school…or teaching new driving students. Thanks for watching 😀

[@Ronimi-p4c]

How or what text book helped you MEMORIZE these checklists? PLEASE HELP!!

[@SchoolBusSass]

Watch the video, over and over again. Much of the pretrip, is nothing more than repetitive phrasing. You can do this!

[@Ronimi-p4c]

Thank you so much!

[@Ronimi-p4c]

You’re absolutely right!

[@campusman1957]

tomorrow at 1:00 is my road test I'm not really scared of taking it its just the unknown of the situation this is nuts i hope i just don't freak out at the beginning

[@SchoolBusSass]

I will be cheering for your success, from Ohio! You’ve got this, campusman1957. Try to relax…and breathe.

[@SchoolBusSass]

How did your test go?

[@campusman1957]

@@SchoolBusSass i failed it so in a short way of telling. well the safety manager had it planned that he was taking me. because there was a few problems i had well 4 different trainers , and one of the trainers was screaming and yelling at me while i was driving one day. it was a dry run like loading and un loading , well never mind that back to the test . they had a different guy take me his name was joe he had been there 19 years he was a driver but a tech for all the electronics in the busses , so we get ther girl comes in ask for id both of us, now in the mean times im a reck .now joe gets off she starts telling me about the whole test she was very nice we even talked about drag racing she tells me she missed her calling well she says lets start out side (well it was 24 out side with a lot of wind) she says i want you to do the rear pre trip of the bus but i want you to start at the door and we are not doing under the hood.so i start going now i cant see the clearance lights she says don't worry about top at all but i did so i do the whole rear pre trip ,now she say start the bus up lets do the lite test, ok i get in the bus put the key in turn it to run child check comes on so i do what i was told go back and push the red button in as im walking its says the same thing ive allways heard no charter mode is in guaged ??now grant it the only thing i was told about that. u come in put key in turn to run walk to the back push button in ?so i did it i sit down turn to start it nothing happened go back do the same thing again. come back up seat seat belt turn key to start nothing. Now im freaking out the only thing i want to do is call my sister get me outa of there. its embarrassing. i did this at least 6 times finally i see the girl talking to joe she must told him im having trouble starting the bus he looks at the bus with her for 5 minutes instead of coming over to the bus and see what's going on? he finally does he says what's the matter . JOE IT WONT START? then he goes- it WONT START BECAUSE ITS IN DRIVE? NO REALLY JOE WHO DROVE IT OVER HERE AND SECURED THE BUS YOU DID JOE ? HE DOESNT SAY ANYTHING ABOUT IT HE STARTS IT UP AND SAYS THERE YOU GO ??? SO THAT POOR GIRL IS OUT THERE SHES GOTTA BE PISSED SO WE DO THE LITE TEST I TELL HER OK IM DONE WITH MY LIGHT CHECK AND I HAVE THIS AND THAT TO DO SO SHE COMES IN THE BUS AND TELLS ME TO DO PASSENENGER SAFTEY IN THE BUS .buy this time I've lost all concentration so i do the front half of the bus then i do all from the seats back then i tell her im done in the correct way( i know how its done im just trying to shorten this up its not happening though)then she says lets do everything else in the truck with the engine safe start?? i have no idea what that is i had to ask because i find out later thats what dmv calls it we call it road test engine start means the same but i didnt know.so i do everything i didnt do in the bus yet now i start the engine im just gonna tell you i did the 60 second test then i started the low air warnings pumping the brakes at 70 alarms start at 60 psi my wig wag drops at 30 psi my parking brake applies so i waited waited it never did why i forgot to push it in.so she said lets talk she said i did outside rear pre trip perfect the lite test i was lacking one light in the back i still had the reds on so the ambers didnt come on .then she says that im doing way to much,i told her thats what they pump into your head over loadedi told her im not making any excuses but when old joe left the bus in drive and i didnt know what to do i lost all my rhythm and focus. she if it wasnt for the parking brake not engaging we would be movin to the skills part. so she told me what to do and study what dmv is lookin for , then we tallked about all kinds of stuff she was cool . so i signed up for the test again next Tuesday 1:30 again sorry for all the writing but thats about what happened thank you

[@SchoolBusSass]

It’s tough to get back in the groove when something goes awry. The good news is, now you know exactly what to expect, no mystery in the process now. You’ve got this…🙌

[@campusman1957]

@@SchoolBusSass thanks for the support and understanding I've never quit anything like this in my life just like when i worked at the post office i was close to quitting this one day but i didn't, just like the inspector said make it customized to your liking

[@mizmos9365]

Hey can you rent a transit bus in the state of Ohio

[@SchoolBusSass]

I’m not entirely sure… my gut says not likely, due to insurance and licensing regulations.

[@darlingnarcisse6471]

0:14

[@colinmclean9085]

I’m going to steal your bus

[@SchoolBusSass]

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes…enjoy the consequences.

[@skud7480]

So technically you become mechanic first then a driver. OK. Does it worth the money they give for this job. 20 hrs a week and if you get 25$'s an hr is 500 before tax, then you have to pay the union fees. So roughly 300 a week. Early morning and the afternoon then the noise and behavior of the students then the politics in school. Simple question does it worth? And please don't forget lots of us have family to feed so for those who feel happy and say everything is not about money please. Everything is about money in my opinion. I am not trying to blame no one or hate, my question is does it worth it. Yes people do second job too.

[@SchoolBusSass]

Knowing the names of the parts of the bus did not, has not, and will never enable me or anyone the ability to repair or replace any parts on the bus. The district I drive for has no union dues and we receive full time health insurance when a driver gets a contracted route. With the nationwide, shortage of drivers, a contracted position is often obtained once the driver obtains their CDL. Is it worth the pay… It depends on the objective of the persons needs. I became a school bus driver, so I could remain a hands on parent and not have to put my child in daycare…win/win… for my child and my family. There are no nights, no weekends, no holidays, and ten glorious weeks off in the summer. For me, this was my objective, so it was exactly what I was looking for… What I did not know going in, was how much I would end up loving what I do… School bus driving, quickly became my vocation… it was and is the job I never knew I needed or wanted, until I became a school bus driver. School bus driving, for me, is the most fun job I have ever had. The rewards for loving what you do, are invaluable… Twenty four years of driving and I can still say… I love my job. My students, become my children when they are with me. I know each and every one of my students names, and learn who they are throughout the school year. There is no better feeling than when a child hands you a handcrafted note, telling you, you are the best bus driver ever and that they love you. Will anyone obtain financial wealth, becoming a school bus driver…no you will not. So, decide what your families needs are and if the schedule bus schedule and flexibility fit those needs . This job is not for everyone, but the benefits, the schedule, the children…make it a perfect fit for me.

[@skud7480]

@@SchoolBusSass I do appreciate you my comment was not in a negative way. Thanks for the info.

[@paniotti-yk2vh]

The greeting is not hi Should be good evening We saw you yes if you want us to see you

[@SchoolBusSass]

If you’re watching the video in the morning… good evening would not be appropriate…watching during the day…also not appropriate… hi, is just a generic informal greeting. Thanks for your comment and feedback