Before driving your bus, make sure it is safe. During the pre-trip inspection check defects reported by previous drivers. Only if defects reported earlier have been fixed, should you sign the previous driver's report. This is your certification that the defects reported earlier have been fixed. Coupling devices Wheels and rims As you check the outside of the bus, close any open emergency exits.
People sometimes damage unattended buses.
Always check the interior of the bus before driving to ensure rider safety. The seats must be safe for riders. All seats must be securely fastened to the bus. There is one exception to this rule. A charter bus carrying agricultural workers may have up to 8 temporary folding seats in the aisle.