Daily inspection test

Introduction and overview

The purpose of the daily inspection test is to determine if you have the knowledge and skills required to determine the safe operation of the vehicle and identify any of the prescribed minor or major defects as listed in the applicable schedule(s) in the ntario Regulation: O. Reg. 199/07.

The daily inspection test is divided into the following sections and will be performed in the following order:

1. Exterior inspection
2. In-cab check
3. Interior inspection

The exterior and interior portions of the daily inspection test will be administered using a randomized selection of testing items from the applicable Schedule 1 in Regulation O. Reg. 199/07. This will ensure that you are prepared to inspect all components of the vehicle.

You will be required to inspect all items listed for the in-cab portion of the test. You will be permitted to use the applicable Schedule as a guide and reference during the daily inspection test.

Exterior inspection

The exterior inspection of the vehicle must be performed with the parking brake engaged and the wheels chocked.

You will be asked to find and inspect four randomly generated items from the list below and be required to:

• Demonstrate and describe how you would inspect the particular item.
• Explain what the defect(s) would be for the particular item.
• Describe what action you would take upon identifying a minor and/or major defect.

For any road test where the vehicle is equipped with air brakes, you will be expected to be prepared to inspect any of the air brake components of the vehicle listed in this section. The list will also provide inspection methods for each item.

Exterior Items

1. Slow air pressure build-up rate

You must know the proper method for testing the air pressure build-up rate, and that a vehicle has this minor defect when it takes longer than two minutes for air pressure to build up from 85 to 100 psi.

Procedure:

• Ensure the trailer supply valve is closed (pulled out when equipped).
• Release the parking brake.
• Pump brakes to reduce air pressure to 552 kPa (80 psi or less).
• Maintain engine speed of 600 to 900 RPM.
• Note time for pressure to rise from 587 to 690 kPa (85 to 100 psi) while maintaining specified engine speed.
• Note the build-up time and tell the examiner.

2. Audible air leaks

You must know that it’s necessary to check for leaks regularly, and a vehicle has this minor defect when any air leak can be heard.

Air loss rate exceeds the prescribed limit

You must know the proper method for testing the air-loss rate, and that a vehicle has this major defect when the air pressure drops in one minute more than the prescribed limit of:

• 21 kPa (3 psi in one minute

Procedure:

• Tell the examiner, “For any air leaks heard at any time, I would conduct the air-loss rate test.”
• Ensure the vehicle is secured by wheel chocks.
• Release all spring parking/emergency brakes.
• Ensure the air-system pressure is between cut-in and cut-out values (80 -135 psi); shut off the engine and turn the key on (if required).
• Hold the brake pedal in the fully applied position.
• Observe the air pressure gauges for one minute and note any change. (Disregard the initial pressure drop and begin test after the pressure has stabilized.)

3. Pushrod stroke of any brake exceeds the adjustment limit

You must know the proper method for checking brake pushrod stroke, and that a vehicle has this major defect when the pushrod stroke of any brake is longer than the prescribed limit.

Certain vehicles do not provide access to measure the applied pushrod stroke (buses, low slung vehicles and vehicles with obstructive fairing or body panels, or vehicles equipped with air disk brakes). In such cases the examination is conducted verbally.

Here are the steps you must take to measure applied pushrod stroke.

1. Secure the vehicle with wheel chocks or blocks.
2. Ensure air pressure is above 621 kPa (90 psi) and release the spring brakes.
3. Select one of the following methods:
   • Method 1: Mark the pushrod at the brake chamber or at a suitable fixed reference point. (Use chalk, soapstone, marker or other similar instrument. Marks must be narrow and precise.)
   • Method 2: Measure the released position of the pushrod. (Measure and note the distance from a point on the pushrod to a suitable fixed point at the brake chamber. This is measurement number 1.)
4. Raise or lower the air pressure by running the engine or pumping the brake pedal until both the primary and secondary air-tank gauges display 621 to 690 kPa (90 to 100 psi).
5. Shut off the engine.
6. Press and hold the brake pedal in the fully applied position
7. Determine the applied pushrod stroke. (Continue to use the previously selected method.)
   • Method 1: Measure the distance from the brake chamber or fixed reference point to the mark on the pushrod.
   • Method 2: Measure the applied position of the pushrod. (Re-measure and note the distance from the previously selected point on the pushrod to the previously selected fixed point at the brake chamber. This is measurement number 2.) Subtract measurement 1 from measurement 2 to calculate the applied pushrod stroke measurement.
8. Determine the number size (such as 16, 20, 24 or 30) and type (such as standard or long-stroke) of the brake chamber.
9. Determine and indicate to the examiner the adjustment limit for the brake chamber.
10. Compare the applied pushrod stroke to the applicable adjustment limit to determine if any brake exceeds the adjustment limit.

4. Low-air warning system fails or system is activated

You must know the proper method for testing the low-air warning, and that a vehicle has this major defect when the low air-warning fails to activate or activates before air pressure drops below 55 psi.

Procedure:

• Ensure air pressure is above 621 kPa (90 psi). If air pressure is too low, warning may activate as soon as ignition key is turned on.
• Ensure ignition key is turned on. Engine may be running or shut off (If ignition key is not turned on, the warning will not activate)
• Press and release the brake pedal (to lower pressure) several times until warning activates.
• Watch the pressure gauges and note the pressure when the low-air warning device activates (Low-air warning device may be only a light, or a light and an audible device.)

5. Exhaust System‒ALL

Exhaust leak

You must know how to visually inspect the exhaust system, and that a vehicle has this minor defect when there’s a noticeable exhaust leak.

Exhaust leak that causes exhaust gas to enter the occupant compartment

You must know the hazard of prolonged exposure to engine exhaust gases, and that vehicle has this major defect when exhaust gases from an exhaust-system leak are getting into the cab.

Procedure:

• With the vehicle running, open the hood or other compartments as required and inspect the complete exhaust system to ensure there are no signs of exhaust leaks.

6. Glass and Mirrors‒C/F

Required mirror or glass has broken or damaged attachments onto vehicle body

You must know that the windows and mirrors that are necessary for safe operation must also be securely attached to vehicle, and that the vehicle has this minor defect when the attachments for any required mirror or other glass are broken or damaged.

Procedure:

• Inspect the vehicle to ensure all external mirrors and mirror attachments onto the vehicle body are secure, not broken or damaged.

7. Hydraulic Brake System‒ALL

Brake fluid level is below indicated minimum level and brake fluid reservoir is less than one-quarter full

You must know the location of the hydraulic brake master-cylinder reservoir, how to check the level of the brake fluid, and that the vehicle has this minor defect when brake fluid level is below the mark indicating the minimum level as determined by the manufacturer, or a major defect when the reservoir is less than one-quarter full.

Brake fluid leak

You must know that brake fluid is required for the system to operate, that loss of brake fluid can cause the brakes to malfunction or fail completely, and that a vehicle has this major defect when there is a brake fluid leak.

Procedure:

Open the hood and inspect brake-fluid reservoirs to ensure:

• Brake fluid is above the minimum required level.
• There is no brake fluid leak.
• Brake-fluid reservoir is not less than one-quarter full.

8. Suspension System‒ALL

Air leak in air-suspension system

You must know that a vehicle has a minor defect when an air leak is noticeable in the air-suspension system.

Damaged (patched, cut, bruised, cracked to in braid or deflated) air bag

You must know the normal appearance of air bags used in vehicle suspension systems, and be able to recognize the signs of damage and identify when the damage may also cause an air bag to be deflated. You must also know a vehicle has a major defect when any air bag is damaged and has no air in it.

Procedure:

• Inspect the vehicle (or describes the process) to ensure an air leak is not noticeable in the air- suspension system and any air bag is not damaged and has air in it.

9. Suspension System‒ALL

Broken leaf spring

You must know the importance of doing a visual inspection of leaf springs, and how to identify broken leaf spring, and that a vehicle has this minor defect when any spring has a single broken leaf.

Cracked or broken main spring leaf or more than one broken leaf spring

You must know which leaves in a spring are considered to be “main” leaves, and that a vehicle has this major defect when either a main leaf or more than one other leaf is broken.

Part of leaf spring or suspension is missing, shifted out of place, in contact with another vehicle component

You must know the condition of the suspension-system components, and the hardware that attaches it to the vehicle need to be inspected visually; you must be able to recognize the signs of more serious unsafe suspension-system conditions, and that a vehicle has this major defect when any part of a leaf spring or suspension part is missing, has shifted out of place or is in contact with another vehicle component.

Broken spring on other than a leaf spring system (Class B/E only)

You must know the importance of doing a visual inspection of springs and how to identify a broken spring, and that vehicle has this major defect when any spring other than a leaf spring is broken.

Procedure:

• Inspect the vehicle (or describe the process where not accessible) to identify any cracked or broken springs, spring leaves, or a spring leaf or suspension part is missing, has shifted out of place or is in contact with another vehicle component.

10. Suspension System‒ALL

Suspension fastener is loose, missing or broken

You must know the condition of the suspension-system components and the hardware that attaches it to the vehicle need to be inspected visually; you must be able to recognize the signs of loose, missing or broken components, and also know that a vehicle has this minor defect when any suspension fastener is loose, missing or broken.

Loose U-bolt

You must know how to locate and identify suspension U-bolts, know the importance of ensuring they remain tight and the signs of loose U-bolts. You must also know that a vehicle has this major defect when any spring U-bolt is loose.

Procedure:

• Inspect the condition of the suspension-system components and the hardware, including suspension fasteners and U-bolts, that attaches it to the vehicle for any visual signs of loose, missing or broken components.

11. Tires: Leaks‒ALL

Tire leaking, if leak cannot be heard

You must know the importance of keeping tires properly inflated, appreciate the need to regularly check for leaks, and that a vehicle has this minor defect when a leak appears evident, but cannot be felt or heard in any tire.

Flat tire and tire leaking, if leak can be felt or heard

You must know the dangers of operating with a flat tire, and that a vehicle has this major defect when any tire is flat, or when a leak can be felt or heard.

Procedure:

• Select one tire of the vehicle and inspect it by listening and feeling for any leaks.
  Note: Kicking the tires or using a mallet to check for flats is acceptable.

12. Tires: Damage and Tread‒ALL

Damaged tread or sidewall of tire
You must be able to distinguish between the tread and sidewall of a tire, and know the visual signs of tread and sidewall damage, and know that a vehicle has this minor defect when there is damage to the tread or sidewall area.

Tire tread depth is less than wear limit
You must know how to check tire-tread depth and the minimum allowable depth for various tire positions in vehicle safety regulations, and that a vehicle has this major defect when any tire’s tread depth is below the allowable wear limit.

Tire is in contact with another tire or any vehicle component other than mud flap
You must know that tires should never contact other vehicle components, and while a tire contacting a mud flap is not a safety concern, a vehicle has this major defect when any tire is in contact with another tire or any other vehicle component.

Tire has exposed cords in the tread or outer sidewall area
You must know that tires are constructed with steel cords inside their casings, which are covered in rubber for protection, and that a vehicle has this major defect when cords are exposed in the tread or sidewall of any tire.

Procedure:
Select one tire of the vehicle and inspect it:

1. For any visual signs such as cuts or other damage to treads and sidewalls
2. To ensure the depth is greater than the minimum allowable depth for the tire positions in vehicle safety regulations (3mm steer tire and 1.5 mm for other tires)
3. To ensure there is no contact with any other tire or vehicle components other than a mud flap
4. For any exposed cords in the tread or sidewall of any tire

13. Wheels, Hubs and Fasteners‒ALL

Hub oil below minimum level (when fitted with sight glass)
You must know that wheel hubs use bearings that require lubrication, that oil is often used as a bearing lubricant, that hub caps used with oil-lubricated bearings may have a clear window allowing a visual inspection of the oil fill level, and that a vehicle has this minor defect when you can see that the hub-oil level is below minimum.

Leaking wheel seal
You must know that wheel hubs require seals to keep the lubricant inside the hub; when a wheel seal is leaking, the wheel bearing can fail, and that a vehicle has this minor defect when there is evidence of a leaking wheel seal.

Evidence of imminent wheel, hub or bearing failure
You must know the normal appearance of wheel and hub components, the visual indications of more serious unsafe conditions, and that a vehicle has this major defect when there is visual evidence that a wheel, hub or bearing failure could occur.

Procedure:
The examiner will select one wheel and require you to:

• Where sight glass is present (or describe the procedure if not present), inspect the hub-oil level to ensure oil is above the minimum level.
• Inspect to ensure there is no evidence of a leaking wheel seal – look inside the wheel for oil and stains.
• Inspect to ensure there is no visual evidence that a wheel, hub or bearing failure could occur.

14. Wheels, Hubs and Fasteners‒ALL

Wheel has loose, missing or ineffective fastener
You must know the visual features of different types of wheel systems; the importance of keeping wheel fasteners (normally nuts and bolts) properly tightened; be able to detect missing fasteners and recognize the visual signs of loose or ineffective fasteners; and know that a vehicle has this major defect when any wheel has a loose, missing or ineffective fastener.

Evidence of imminent wheel, hub or bearing failure
You must know the normal appearance of wheel and hub components and the visual indications of more serious unsafe conditions, and that a vehicle has this major defect when there is visual evidence that a wheel, hub or bearing failure could occur.

Procedure:

• Inspect for any missing fasteners and recognize the visual signs of loose or ineffective fasteners such as a gap between nut and wheel.
• Inspect to ensure there is no visual evidence that a wheel, hub or bearing failure could occur.

15. Wheels, Hubs and Fasteners‒ALL

Damaged, cracked or broken wheel, rim, attaching part
You must know the visual features of different types of wheel systems, the normal appearance of the individual components, and that a vehicle has this major defect when any wheel, rim, or any part used to attach the wheel or rim, is damaged, cracked or broken.

Evidence of imminent wheel, hub or bearing failure
You must know the normal appearance of wheel and hub components and the visual indications of more serious unsafe conditions, and that a vehicle has this major defect when there is visual evidence that a wheel, hub or bearing failure could occur.

Procedure:

The examiner will select two wheel assemblies and require you to:

Inspect inner and outer wheel assembly (open hood if access will improve visibility) to ensure:

• Any wheel, rim, or any part used to attach the wheel or rim, is not damaged, cracked or broken.
• There is no visual evidence that a wheel, hub or bearing failure could occur.

16. Alternating Overhead Lamps–B/E

A lamp is missing or inoperative
You know which lamps on the bus are required, and that the bus has this minor defect when any lamp is missing or inoperative. And that it is a major defect when the use of lamp is required, and any lamp is missing or inoperative.

Lamps do not alternate
You know which lamps on the bus alternate and that the bus has this minor defect when any lamp does not alternate. And that it is a major defect when the use of lamp is required and any lamp does not alternate.

A lamp is not of the proper colour
You know that the proper colour lamps on the bus are required, and that the bus has this minor defect when any lamp is not of the proper colour and a major defect when the use of lamp is required and a lamp is not of the proper colour.

Procedure:

• Activate alternating overhead lamps and ensure they function properly.

17. Doors and Windows, other than Emergency Exits–B/E

A window or door fails to open or close securely
You must know that any window or door must be able to open and close securely, and that a vehicle has this minor defect when any window or door fails to open or close securely.

When carrying passengers, door fails to open or close securely
You must know that, when carrying passengers, a door must open and close as intended, and that a vehicle has this major defect when any door fails to work properly.

Procedure:

• Test the function of the window or door by opening and closing to ensure it opens and closes properly.

18. Emergency exits‒ALL

Required alarm is inoperative
You must know how the required alarm functions, and that a vehicle has this minor defect when the required alarm is inoperative and a major defect when carrying passengers and the required alarm is inoperative.

When carrying passengers:

• Window fails to open from inside or close securely
  You must know that, when carrying passengers, windows must be able to open and close securely, and that a vehicle has this major defect when windows fail to open or close securely.
• Door fails to open freely from inside and outside
  You must know that, when carrying passengers, a door must open and close as intended, and that a vehicle has this major defect when any door fails to work properly.

Procedure:

• Test the function of the window or door to ensure it opens and closes properly and the required alarm is operative.

19. Exterior Body and Frame‒ALL

Insecure or missing body parts
You must know that secure vehicle body parts are necessary for safe operation, and the vehicle has this minor defect when any body parts are insecure or missing.

Insecure or missing compartment door
You must know that the compartment door is necessary for safe operation, and must be securely attached to the vehicle. And that the vehicle has this minor defect when the compartment door is insecure or missing.

Damaged frame or body
You must know that some conditions of the frame or cargo body can be serious safety concerns, and that a vehicle has this minor defect when it is visible that a frame or body is damaged.

One or more visibly shifted, cracked, collapsing or sagging frame member
You must know that some conditions of the frame or cargo body can be very serious safety concerns, and that a vehicle has this major defect when it is visible that any frame component has shifted, is cracked, collapsing or is sagging.

Procedure:
Inspect one side of the vehicle and open the hood (front-engine bus) to check for any:

• Insecure or missing body parts
• Insecure or missing compartment door
• Damaged frame or body
• One or more visibly shifted, cracked, collapsing or sagging frame member

20. Mirrors–B/E

Mirror has broken or damaged attachments onto vehicle body
You must know that the mirrors are necessary for safe operation, and must also be securely attached to vehicle body. And that the vehicle has this defect when the attachments for any required mirror are broken or damaged.

A mirror is missing or broken
You must know that the mirrors are necessary for safe operation, and must also be securely attached to vehicle. And that the vehicle has this major defect when the required mirror is missing or broken.

The glass surface of a mirror has an aggregate non-reflective area exceeding 6.5 square centimeters
You must know the importance of the glass surface of a mirror, and that a vehicle has this major defect when the glass surface of a mirror has an aggregate non-reflective area exceeding 6.5 square centimetres.

Procedure:
Inspect vehicle to ensure:

• Any mirror attachment onto the vehicle body is not broken or damaged.
• A mirror is not missing or broken.
• The glass surface of any mirror does not have a non-reflective area of more than 6.5 square centimetres.

21. Pedestrian/Student Safety Crossing Arm–B/E

The arm is missing or fails to function as intended
You must know the student safety arm is securely mounted and functions properly, and that a vehicle has this minor defect when the arm is missing or fails to function as intended.

Procedure:

• Inspect vehicle to ensure that the student safety crossing arm is securely mounted and functions properly in conjunction with stop arm (gate).

22. Stop Arm (if not equipped, must verbalize)–B/E

If equipped with flashing lamps to illuminate letters of the word “STOP,” any lamp is partially or wholly inoperative:

• Stop arm or stop sign is missing
  You must know when the stop arm or stop sign is required, and a vehicle has a minor defect when missing and a major defect when the stop arm or stop sign is required and missing.
• Stop arm or stop sign is damaged so as to significantly affect visibility
  You must know when the stop arm or stop sign is required and a vehicle has a minor defect when damaged so significantly to affect visibility and a major defect when the stop arm or stop sign is required and damaged significantly affecting visibility.
• Stop arm will not extend fully or stay fully extended
  You must know how the stop arm functions, and the vehicle has a minor defect when it will not extend fully or stay fully extended, and a major defect when the stop arm or stop sign is required and will not extend fully or stay fully extended.
• Either light on stop arm is inoperative, lights do not alternate or lights are not red
  You must know when the light on the stop arm is required, and the vehicle has a minor defect when either light on the stop arm is inoperative, lights do not alternate or are not red, and a major defect when either light on the stop arm is required and is inoperative, lights do not alternate or are not red.

Procedure:
Inspect the vehicle to ensure the stop arm:

• Lights function.
• Is mounted securely to the vehicle frame and is not damaged.
• Extends fully when operated.

In-cab check

Once the exterior inspection is complete, you will enter the vehicle and begin the in-cab check portion of the test, where you must point to or touch all items and fully explain what you are inspecting for each item. You are not required to list the minor or major defects.

During the in-cab check portion of the test you will be expected to start the vehicle and perform the following checks:

Interior inspection

Once the in-cab check is complete, you will find and inspect two randomly generated items from the applicable Schedule and be required to:

• Demonstrate and describe how you would inspect the particular item.
• Explain what the defect(s) would be for the particular item.
• Describe what action you would take upon identifying a minor and/or major defect.

1. Driver Seat‒C/F

Seat is damaged or fails to remain in set position
You must know that the driver seat must be properly positioned to be able to control the vehicle, know the methods for confirming the seating positions, as well as the locking methods, and that the vehicle has this minor defect when the seat is damaged or won’t stay in the position needed to drive.

Seat belt or tether belt is insecure, missing or malfunctions
You must know the importance of seat belts, how to properly wear them and the condition they must be in to function properly. You must know that a vehicle has this major defect when any seat belt or tether belt is insecure, missing or malfunctions.

Procedure:
Inspect:

• Driver seat to ensure it is not damaged and will stay in the position needed to drive.
• Seat belt to ensure tether belt is secure and works correctly clipped and unclipped.

2. Emergency Equipment and Safety Devices‒C/F

Emergency equipment is missing, damaged or defective
You must know what emergency equipment is required for the type of transport you are involved in, how to check it, and that a vehicle has this minor defect when any necessary emergency equipment is missing, damaged or doesn’t work properly.

Procedure:

1. Verbally identify where the emergency flares, lamp or reflectors are located and that they are working properly and secure.

3. Heater / Defroster‒ALL

Control or system failure
You must know the importance of the heater/defroster always being available for keeping the windshield clear of condensation, and that a vehicle has this minor defect when the heater/defroster system operates incorrectly.

Procedure:

• Turn on heater/defroster fan for all directional controls/ positions and ensure the system operates correctly in all positions.
• When applicable, ensure the defroster keeps the windshield clear.

4. Glass and Mirrors‒C/F

Required mirror or window glass fails to provide the required view to the driver as a result of being cracked, broken, damaged, missing or maladjusted
You must know the importance of always having a clear view of the conditions around the vehicle, the windows and mirrors that are required on the vehicle, and that a vehicle has this minor defect when there’s mirror- or window-glass damage that reduces this needed visibility.

Procedure:

• Inspect mirrors and windows for any cracks or damage that reduce the required view to the driver, and ensure mirrors are properly adjusted.

5. Windshield Wiper / Washer

Class C/F:

• Wiper blade damaged, missing or fails to adequately clear driver’s field of vision
  You must know the normal condition and function of wiper blades, and be able to recognize when they no longer function well, and that a vehicle has this minor defect when a wiper blade is damaged, missing or won’t clear the area of the windshield in front of the driver.
• Control or system malfunction
  You must know how to operate the windshield wipers and washers, know that ensuring they are available at all times requires periodic testing, and that a vehicle has this minor defect when the control or any part of the system fails to function properly.
• When use of wipers or washer is required: wiper or washer fails to adequately clear driver’s field of vision in area swept by driver’s side wiper
  You must know that being able to see the roadway clearly in poor weather is very important, that this visibility is dependent on the wipers being able to clear water, snow and ice from the windshield, and that a vehicle has this major defect when the prevailing weather conditions require use of the wipers or washers, and they are not able to keep clear the area swept by the driver’s side wiper.

Class B/E:

• Control or system malfunction – minor or major when use of wipers or washer is required
• Wiper blade damaged, missing or fails to adequately clear driver’s field of vision – minor or major when use of wipers or washer is required
• Wiper or washer fails to adequately clear the windshield in the areas swept by both wipers – minor or major when use of wipers or washer is required

Procedure:
Inspect vehicle to ensure:

• The windshield wipers and washers function properly in all directions.
• Any wiper blade is not damaged or missing, and will clear the windshield.

6. Passenger Compartment

Class B/E and C/F:

• Stanchion padding is damaged
  You know how to inspect the stanchion padding, and that the vehicle has this minor defect when the stanchion padding is damaged.
• Damaged steps or floor
  You know how to inspect the steps and floor, and that the vehicle has this minor defect when they are damaged.
• Insecure or damaged overhead luggage rack or compartment
  You know how to inspect the overhead luggage rack or compartment, and that the vehicle has this minor defect when the overhead luggage rack or compartment is insecure or damaged.

Class C/F:

• Malfunction or absence of required passenger- or mobility-device restraints
  You know how to inspect the required passenger- or mobility-device restraints, and that the vehicle has this minor defect when they malfunction or are missing; and that it is a major defect when the affected position is occupied and the required passenger- or mobility-device restraints malfunction or are missing.
• Passenger seat is insecure
  You know how to inspect the passenger seat, and that the vehicle has this minor defect when it is insecure; and that it is a major defect when the passenger seat is occupied and the seat is insecure.

Procedure:
Inspect passenger compartment and seat to ensure:

• Stanchion padding is not damaged.
• Steps or floor are not damaged.
• Overhead luggage rack or compartments are secure and not damaged.

Class C/F:

• Required passenger- or mobility-device restraints function properly.
• Passenger seat is secure.

7. Emergency Equipment and Safety Devices‒B/E

Emergency flares, lamps or reflectors:

• Missing or insecure
  You know what emergency equipment is required for the vehicle, how to check it, and that a vehicle has this minor defect when any emergency flares, lamps or reflectors are missing, damaged or don’t work properly.

Fire extinguisher:

• Fire extinguisher is missing
  You know that a fire extinguisher is required, how to inspect it, and that the vehicle has this minor defect when the fire extinguisher is missing, and that it is a major defect when missing and carrying passengers.
• The gauge on any required fire extinguisher indicates an empty condition or a complete lack of pressure
  You know how to inspect a fire-extinguisher gauge, and that the vehicle has this minor defect when the gauge indicates an empty condition or a complete lack of pressure; and that it is a major defect when the gauge on any required fire extinguisher indicates an empty condition or a complete lack of pressure when carrying passengers.


• Fire extinguisher is not securely mounted or stored in a manner that prevents the extinguisher from being a projectile object
  You know when a fire extinguisher is securely mounted, and that the vehicle has a minor defect when the fire extinguisher is not securely mounted or stored in a manner that prevents the extinguisher from being a projectile object.

First aid kit:

• Required first aid kit is missing
  You know where the required first aid kit is located, and that the vehicle has this minor defect when the required first aid kit is missing, and that it is a major defect when carrying passengers and the required first aid kit is missing.
• Kit is incomplete
  You know where the required first aid kit is located, and that the vehicle has this minor defect when the kit is incomplete.

Procedure:
Identify where the emergency equipment and safety devices listed below are located, and describe that they are working properly and secure:

• Emergency flares, lamp or reflectors
• Fire extinguisher
• First aid kit

8. Seat and Seat Belt–B/E

• Driver’s seat fails to remain in set position
  You must know that the driver seat must be properly positioned to be able to control the vehicle, and know the methods for confirming the seating positions, as well as the locking methods; and that the vehicle has this minor defect when the seat won’t stay in the set position needed to drive.
• Restraint system for passenger in mobility device or mobility-device restrain system, or component of either system, is missing or defective
  You know how to inspect the restraint system for a passenger in a mobility device or mobility-device restrain system, and that the vehicle has this minor defect when the device is missing or defective.
• Required restraint system or component of required restraint system is missing
  You know how to inspect the required restraint system or component of it, and that the vehicle has this minor defect when the device is missing; and that it is a major defect when the affected position is occupied, and the required restraint system or component is missing.
• Restraint system or component of restraint system is defective
  You know how to inspect the restraint system or component of it, and that the vehicle has this minor defect when the device is defective; and that it is a major defect when affected position is occupied, and the restraint system or component is defective.
• Seat is insecure
  You must know how to inspect the driver seat, and that the vehicle has this minor defect when the seat is insecure; and that it is a major defect when affected position is occupied, and the seat is insecure.
• Passenger restraint system, mobility-device restraint system, or component of either system, is missing or defective
  You know how to inspect the passenger restraint system, and that the vehicle has this major defect if the system is missing or defective when the affected position is occupied.
• Passenger seat or passenger-protection barrier is insecure
  You must know how to inspect the passenger-protection barrier, and that the vehicle has this major defect when affected position, or position behind, is occupied and passenger seat or passenger-protection barrier is insecure.
• Seat back or passenger-protection barrier padding is missing, partially missing or has shifted from position so as not to be effective
  You must know how to inspect the seat back or passenger-protection barrier padding, and that the vehicle has this major defect when affected position, or position behind, is occupied, and seat back and passenger or passenger-protection barrier padding is missing, partially missing or has shifted from position as not to be effective.

9. Doors and Emergency Exits‒C/F

Door, window or hatch fails to open or close securely
You must know that any window, door or hatch must be able to be opened and closed securely, and that a vehicle has this defect when any window or door fails to open or close securely.

Procedure:

• Test the function of the window or door by opening and closing to ensure it opens and closes properly.