Robert, thank you for your comment and kind feedback….both a greatly appreciated. Best wishes for a successful test outcome. You can do this! 😁

I`d like to drive such buses too)

That’s fantastic news! So glad to learn the videos were helpful for you. Congratulations and continued success in all you do.

Greetings, Matthew! I always enjoy learning what the different requirements are from around the world. Thanks for sharing! 😁

@@SchoolBusSass Meow there! Our schoolbusses are not even half as big as yours, but on the flip side, we have bi-articulated city busses and even articulated country busses going mostly every 30 minutes out of town. Another thing I saw was the blinker and lightbeams operated by the left foot in some busses in America. In Switzerland it's all at the steering wheel just like in a normal car. :)

The newer busses have the controls on the steering wheel… My first bus had the high beam controller on the floor to the left of the accelerator pedal… but that was 24 years ago. 😏

@@SchoolBusSass Nice info, thankies! :)

You can do this!

How did you get your class B CDL license without doing an air break test?

​@@gracearmorpermit on the computer is way easier than actual doing it behind the wheel with someone over your shoulder

Thank you! So glad the video was helpful for you!

Thank you!

Thank you, Cody! Hope all is well. :)

Thanks, Blane! 😃

I love BB visions I ride one of the handicap BBVs

Thank you, Meloney! Safe travels to you as well.

Hands off the steering wheel here would be considered an unsafe maneuver and an automatic failure. You need to maintain control of your vehicle at all times. Thanks for your comment and feedback… always enjoy learning how other states conduct their pretrip.

You’re welcome, Julius.

Hello, Blane Thank you…oh, so, much for your kind and thoughtful note. I appreciate your kindness more than you may realize. I am thrilled to learn the videos have been helpful for you! A very blessed and merry Christmas to you and your family as well.

@@SchoolBusSass What are you do differently if my boss is equipped with hydraulic brakes

So glad to learn the videos have been helpful for you. Dan! Best wishes for a successful test outcome!

I passed all 3 portions of the test "with flying colors" and am now fully licensed. Only thing left for me is the pre-service class in the next week and I'll be good to go. I was originally supposed to test on Mon. 1/3, but they moved it up to Thurs. 12/30, luckily, and I got to test when it was almost 60 out instead of being 30 like it's supposed to be on Monday. The examiner at the middletown facility wanted me to pass the message on that if there are any districts that need drivers tested, to send them down there, as they're only doing ODOT and bus drivers right now and can usually get them in pretty quickly. Thank you again for your videos. You're doing a great service.

Sounds like the BB Vision is a favorite of yours. They definitely maneuver quite well!

It’s so important…A lot of emphasis and practice goes into the brake portion of the pretrip, when I’m training new drivers. It’s so tough to learn drivers aren’t passing because they miss a step on the brake test. Thanks for the comment and kind feedback.

When you do the static brake check is the vehicle completely off or in the Auxiliary position?

​@@SeanTaylor23In my state, it's in the RUN position.

You’re welcome

You’re welcome 😊

Hello Evangelista...thank you so much for your comment and kind feedback! I wish you great success in obtaining your CDL...Go for it! :)

Hello Domingo...Thank you for your continued support, I hope all is well with you and your family! :)

Thanks so much, David!

You’re welcome

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbddjZuXrLrHgZs.html Hello, Sebastian I put the link to another pretrip video I have, which goes over a bit more detail on the inside of the bus in addition to the air brakes. Let me know if that video gives you more of the explanation you are looking for. I’ll be cheering for your successful test outcome…you’ve got this, Sebastian!

@@SchoolBusSass SUPER NICE! I saw the video it’s helpful I only didn’t get the portion on which device or what you’re checking on the brake test. The rest it’s fine.

When I turn the bus off, after checking the parking brake and service brake, I’m checking for air leakage from the air tanks by looking at the air tank gauges. The static brake test is with no pressure put on the service brake. The tanks should not lose more than 2 psi in a minute. Look at both the front and rear air brake gauges to determine if the needle on the gauge is lowering. Always make certain the air brake gauges have a minimum of 100 lbs of pressure, after you have checked the parking brake and service brake. When you turn the engine off, put the key back into accessory, you should have at least 100 pounds of air pressure before continuing with your static brake test, which is meant to determine any leaking from the air tanks . After the static brake test, you will apply heavy pressure to the service brake. You are still checking for excessive air brake leaks and after the initial drop in pressure on the air brake tank gauges, you can begin to pump down the remaining air in the tanks by repeatedly pressing down on the service brake with your foot . This will cause the air pressure to release from the air tanks which in turn will engage the emergency features. Once you have released enough of the air from the tanks, by fanning the brakes, it should activate the low pressure alarm, above 55 lbs of pressure, on your air tank gauges, and finally, by continuing to put repetitive pressure on the service brake, the parking brake should set itself when the pressure from the air tanks fall between 20-40 on your air tank gauges. These tests let the driver know that all of their braking elements on the bus are functioning properly. Hope my explanation helps.

Blane, your comment made my night. Thank you for the comment and kind feedback! 😁

Not sure…perhaps next spring.

I’m not sure… Possibly when it gets cooler out.

Thank you for your thoughtful kindness, Blane! You, however, did all the hard work to get where you are.

If you’re interested, there are also two complete pretrip demonstrations on my channel as well. Best wishes for a successful test outcome!

When are you going back? Best wishes for a positive test outcome.

@@SchoolBusSass I went this friday and passed thanks so Much!

Dennis, this is outstanding news! Thank you so much for sharing your positive test outcome with me! Way to go and continued success in all you do. :)

@@SchoolBusSass I could not have done this with out watching your videos Thanks again!

I have two 2021 pretrip demonstrations. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d7WbfdR11KnekZ8.html

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fp-VqNmbp6fNfWQ.html

I will see what I can do. What size district do you work for?

@@SchoolBusSass I’m Not A Bus Driver, I Would Like To Be Though.

Do you reside in NY?

@@SchoolBusSass California

No pretrip is being planned anytime soon. Big changes may be here in February. The extent and content of these changes remains to be seen or known. I will give an update when I have the details. CPI training will be our next training video. I’m hoping to have it completed sometime this week.

@@SchoolBusSass looking forward to seeing that video

Our district has 8 new busses coming in. International convention also and Blue Bird 84 psgr transits. Same types of busses we currently have, just new year. Too costly for A/C on a fleet of busses for the district of our size.

I do have a conventional school bus right and left hand turns. Let me know if this is what you’re looking for. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/irNnp6yfycXUd6M.html

@@SchoolBusSass I SAW THAT ONE

Or perhaps this one will work… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oZ-jiZqqrMfMdac.html

The static brake test, no pressure on the service brake) is 2 psi, and with heavy pressure on the service brake it’s 3 psi. The static brake test is no longer required by ODOT, but is required by ODE. The static is to ensure your tanks are maintaining air brake pressure in the tanks. By pressing on the service brake, you’re checking for leakage in the brake lines, and by continuing to fan the brakes, you are checking for the emergency braking features to occur. Your alarm should sound when your air tanks reach no less than 55 and your parking brake should engage if the air pressure drops between 40-20 psi. Which county do you reside in?

@@SchoolBusSass Maryland. Montgomery

We do not.

I’m sorry… I’m not certain I understand the question. Do you have hydraulic brakes?

Terrific question! Please check with your local test site. If you are in. Ohio, the order is accepted both ways. I prefer this order for exactly the reason you mentioned . If you reside in another state, you may also need wheel chocks. It’s always best to ask the test site you you intend to use.

@@SchoolBusSass I am not sure in nyc From what I heard it just matters if you do alll 5 brake system tests

Exactly.

Always check with your local test site for specific requirements. We are not required to bring wheel chocks to our testing sites in Ohio.

Districts will determine protocol

Ours are diesel, but busses can be propane, gasoline, or electric.

Yes, it is known as the, parking brake.

The parking brake also functions as your emergency brake. A very good and logical question.

@@SchoolBusSass Thank you very much indeed for taking the time to reply. I’m very grateful!

This is fabulous…thanks for sharing!!!

Diesel

Too costly for most school districts

I know some states require it

I do not, but I’d sure love to learn… 😁

IDK Either

On a closed test course, in Ohio, chocks are not required.

We do not… Many years ago we had them, but no longer. What do you like about propane busses?

@@SchoolBusSass 1. THEY ARE MORE EFFICIENT THAN TRADITIONAL DIESEL BUSES 2. THEY ARE EASIER TO MAINTAIN 3. BETTER MILAGE 4. LESS WEAR ON THE ENGINE 5. VERY CLEAN 6. PROPANE BUSES ARE QUIETER WHICH IS NICE FOR HEARING STUDENTS, RAILROAD CROSSINGS, ETC. 7. LESS SPILLS WHEN FILLING 8. OVERALL BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT RATHER THAN SOME OF THE NOISY DIESEL BUSES THAT KIDS CAN BE SCARED OF AS IF IT CAN HURT THEIR EARS

@@youtubevlogproductions1567 I was not around when our district had them, so I've never driven one. Perhaps one day I will. Thanks for sharing!

We will be required to start the school year with masks again this year. I do not know of any additional restrictions, but we are still weeks away from the start of school. Anything can happen.

Hello, David… I am well, how about you?

@@SchoolBusSass I'm good I was just thinking of u Therese ♥️

Which state?

Go for it, Genti! Best wishes for a successful test outcome. 😁

Not wrong, just different requirements in different states.