I have one pet peve, When they open the hood and look at the motor I want them to look and say I see No Moisture but that just me. lol

Thank you, Pack... I am new to the transit world, so, still finding my footing on that beast. They are fun to drive, that’s for sure. Amazing how quiet they are too. I tell my students, usually my perfectionists, you can get a 100 on your pre trip, you can get a 100 on your maneuverability, but it’s highly unlikely to get a perfect driving score. The best road test for all of the students I have trained, has been a 98. That’s an amazing road test! I have a few pet peeve particulars...I think we all do. I’m glad to know the videos have been helpful for you/your drivers. Thanks for the comment and feedback! You’re right about never forgetting again what you miss when you’re being tested. 😊

That’s fantastic news! Thank you for sharing your positive results with me! Congratulations and continued success in all you do!

Thank you, which state are you a trainer in?

@@SchoolBusSass Alabama

Hi Sherry Happy to learn the video was helpful for you, delighted to hear from you, we certainly miss you in Centerville, and hope you’re enjoying all the new adventures you’re having in your new location. Continued success to you, Sherry! 😊

Thank you for your comment and kind feedback, both are greatly appreciated.

I appreciate the kind feedback, Sammy, thank you!

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@@SchoolBusSass BOO !

@@robertmoir5695 there's no need for you to be rude!

It is, just keep in mind,, a good portion of the pretrip is repetitive phrasing.

Thank you, Cody! Always enjoy hearing from you! Hope all is well!

It seems intimidating, but much of the pretrip is nothing more than repetitive phrasing.

I believe advanced training will be in Centerville this year…so i certainly hope so!

Thank you, Don!

Thank you for your comment and feedback, Amos!

Well, thank you kindly, David! :)

@@SchoolBusSass u seem like a good woman are u in Michigan

No, I’m in Ohio.

@@SchoolBusSass well I like u I wish u was out here therese

Thank you 😊

Saludos, Domingo :)

@@SchoolBusSass Dios los bendiga y los proteja

Muchas gracias Domingo y a ti y a tu familia también.

Nice…which bus do you ride?

Thank you, Julius!

When I’m training new drivers, it usually takes five times of doing the pretrip in person, out loud and, preformed with the bus. Then, they usually have it. Some pick up the pretrip quicker, some take more time. It generally depends on the effort of the individual, and their ability for memorization. Much of the pretrip is nothing more than repetitive phrasing. You can do this…😁

In Ohio, we have to pre-trip the entire vehicle. You are allotted 30 minutes to complete the pretrip. I’m not sure which state you are preparing to rest in... It sounds like Possibly NY or New Jersey? If you have the opportunity to call your local exam station, they should let you know.

@@SchoolBusSass Thanks i"m in Texas and will call today.

You can do this, Isaac! Go for it! 😁

If there is a stop bar, stop behind it. If there is no stop bar, stop behind the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before you enter the intersecting street. If, however, you do not have a clear line of sight upon your initial stop location, for whatever reason... Proceed cautiously, knowing that you may need to stop again. A railway crossing is much like an intersection. If there is a stop bar, stop at the stop bar, pull your brake, turn your. noisemakers off, open your window, take bus out of gear and open your service door. Look and listen in both directions, no less than twice. If you see and hear nothing, you may proceed with caution, once you put your bus back into gear, close the door, and release the brake. Once over the track, you will turn your hazard lights off, approximately 50 feet after the track. A good rule of thumb. Is to cancel your hazard lights when you see the RR on the other side of the tracks. If there is no white line, you should be stopping no closer than 15 feet and no further than 50 feet from the nearest rail. Once you start going over the tracks, you should never stop on the track. Make certain you have enough room to clear the track on the other side.

Go for it, Isaac! I’ll be cheering you on from Ohio! You’ve got this! 😊

Sooo...how did it go today?

Correct

Districts or contract companies would make the decisions about pay if remote learning is instituted. Our district gave its drivers alternative job assignments when we went remote in 2020 to maintain the drivers pay. Major inspections still take place twice a year by the state, but daily pretrip inspections only happen before a bus leaves the lot to pick up students.

That decision will be up to the school district. So far, the district I drive for is scheduled for in-person learning. There are, however, several school districts, closer to Cleveland, which have decided to go to remote learning in January.

Hello Bob, Not as part of the brake test… I do, however, mention the governor cut off while speaking about the gauges. Really great point…. Each states pretrip may have some variances in what is required to point out and verbalize. Please contact your local test site for specific requirements.

@@SchoolBusSass I have been a commercial bus driver and SPAB certificate holder for 30+ years...I have just not seen it that way...

I think I woke it up...😂 Just kidding...I’m not entirely sure, but I did have the mechanics check it out afterwards, haven’t heard what the issue was.

They indicate a particular bus series. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/IC_Bus

C2 is Thomas, not International/IC

L9

I knew it was a Cummins, I wasn’t sure what type. Thanks for the help, Telluride!

Hi Paulette… I will see what I can do. We currently do not have any busses equipped with hydraulic brakes.

Hi, Iwinosa I have an International conventional pretrip, International transit RE, Bluebird, RE transit, and a Thomas CE conventional. I will likely do a special needs bus pretrip on an International. Thanks so much for asking!

No problem anytime you need me and that makes me happy because upload videos very cool and you know what makes me happy it's the Easter holiday is coming

We just started our spring break! I’m thrilled to say I will be spending Easter with my parents this year. Have a blessed Easter season.

I enjoy driving the transit, though I prefer the FE, over the RE. I like seeing out the rear door. I find it an easier, and safer ,process, with the added visibility of the doors upper and lower windows. Particularly since our RE do not have the back up camera feature.

@@SchoolBusSass At Least They Have The Reverse Sounds.

Also great job Teressa 💯