How often should pre-trip inspections be done?
A thorough pre-trip should be done at least once per day and should at a minimum include the following: Windshield and wipers All outside lights Service door Tires and wheel lug nuts Battery, belts, oil and coolant level Horns Brakes Steering Exhaust system Light, windshield, mirrors and warning signs cleaned Emergency equipment Emergency exits and audile warning devices. You may contact other programs or your local vendor to assist you in developing a pre-trip inspections list. Check with your local school district or other Migrant Head Start programs to ascertain your responsibilities under your state requirements. Usually, pre-trips are done prior to beginning the morning route. Drivers should be equipped with a good flashlight in order to properly examine the vehicle. If it is too dark or not feasible to perform pre-trips in early morning set a specific time during which the pre-trip must be performed. All pre-trips should be well documented and maintained on record for at least on
