2005 Model Commercial Driver’s License Manual • Make sure that all emergency exits are not  damaged, operate smoothly, and close securely  from the inside.  • Check that any emergency exit warning devices  are working.  • Look for broken seat frames and check that seat  frames are firmly attached to the floor.  • Check that seat cushions are attached securely  to the seat frames.  • Check that entry/exit doors are not damaged and  operate smoothly from the outside. Hinges  should be secure with seals intact.  • Make sure that the passenger exit mirrors and all  external mirrors and mirror brackets are not  damaged and are mounted securely with no  loose fittings.  • If equipped, check that doors are not damaged.  Check that doors open, close, and latch properly  from the outside.  • Check that ties, straps, chains, and binders are  secure.  • If equipped with a cargo lift, look for leaking,  damaged or missing parts and explain how it  should be checked for correct operation.  • Lift should be fully retracted and latched  securely.  • Look for cracks, broken welds, holes or other  damage to the frame, cross members, box, and  floor. • If equipped, make sure the locking pins are  locked in place and release arm is secured.  • Please refer to Section 11.2 of this manual for  detailed inspection procedures regarding the  following components:  ¾  Wheels. ¾  Suspension system. ¾  Brakes. ¾  Splash guards.  ¾  Doors/ties/lift. • Check that entry doors operate smoothly and  close securely from the inside.  • Check that hand rails are secure and, if  equipped, that the step light(s) are working.  • Check that the entry steps are clear, with the  treads not loose or worn excessively.  • If equipped with a handicap lift, look for any  leaking, damaged or missing part, and explain  how it should be checked for correct operation.  • Lift should be fully retracted and latched  securely.  • Wherever located, see that battery(s) are secure,  connections are tight, and cell caps are present.  • Battery connections should not show signs of  excessive corrosion.  • Check that battery box and cover or door is not  damaged and is secure.  • Check that baggage and all other exterior  compartment doors are not damaged, operate  properly, and latch securely.  • See that fuel tank(s) are secure with no leaks  from tank(s) or lines.  • See that the vehicle is sitting level (front and  rear), and if air-equipped, check for audible air  leaks from the suspension system. Doors/Ties/Lifts  Emergency Exits  Passenger Seating  11.5.2 – Entry/ Exit  Doors/Mirrors  Tandem Release Arm/Locking Pins  Frame  11.4.3 – Remainder of Trailer  Remainder of Trailer  11.5.3 – External Inspection of Coach/  Transit Bus  Level/Air Leaks  Fuel Tank(s)  Baggage Compartments  Battery/Box  11.5 – Coach/Transit Bus  11.5.1 – Passenger Items  Passenger Entry/Lift  Section 11 – Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection  Page 11-7   Page 11-7  Section 11 – Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection