Drivers are expected to perform either a pre-trip inspection or a post-trip inspection.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. A pre-trip inspection is required only if defects are suspected
• D. A post-trip inspection is required after every trip

Answer: (A)

Regular inspections are part of staying safe and compliant. Before driving a school bus, you perform a pre-trip inspection to verify brakes, tires, lights, signals, steering, wipers, mirrors, windshield, and emergency equipment, among other items. This check helps catch problems before you carry students. After completing a trip, a post-trip inspection lets you note any issues that appeared or changed during the run, such as new damage or equipment faults, so they can be fixed before the next trip. Either one of these inspections satisfies the daily safety check requirement, as long as the inspection is thorough and any defects are addressed.