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4. Transporting Passengers Safely

• 4.1. Vehicle Inspection
• 4.2. Loading and Trip Start
• 4.3. On the Road
• 4.4. After-trip Vehicle Inspection
• 4.5. Prohibited Practices
• 4.6. Use of Brake-door Interlocks

Inspect your bus at the end of each shift. If you work for an interstate carrier, you must complete a written inspection report for each bus driven. The report must specify each bus and list any defect that would affect safety or result in a breakdown. If there are no defects, the report should say so.

Riders sometimes damage safety-related parts such as handholds, seats, emergency exits, and windows. If you report this damage at the end of a shift, mechanics can make repairs before the bus goes out again. Mass transit drivers should also make sure passenger signaling devices and brake-door interlocks work properly.

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