Checklist · Vehicle & Fleet
Bus / Coach Pre-Trip Inspection
Pre-trip safety inspection for buses and coaches (passenger transport) in accordance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), State/Territory bus regulations and Australian WHS regulations.
52 checklist items · Last reviewed
Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Fleet / Asset Number | ||
| Registration Number | ||
| Make, Model & Year | ||
| Seating Capacity | ||
| Odometer Reading (km) | ||
| Inspection Date | ||
| Driver Name | ||
| Driver Licence Number & MR/HR Class | ||
| Route / Job Reference | ||
| UNDER BONNET & FLUIDS | ||
| Engine oil level | Pass | Fail |
| Coolant level | Pass | Fail |
| Power steering fluid level | Pass | Fail |
| Windscreen washer fluid level | Pass | Fail |
| Fuel level adequate for route | Yes | No |
| No visible fluid leaks under vehicle | Yes | No |
| TYRES & WHEELS | ||
| All tyres – tread above legal minimum, no dual tyre contact | Pass | Fail |
| All tyres – no cuts, bulges, sidewall damage | Pass | Fail |
| Tyre pressures within specification (all axles) | Pass | Fail |
| Wheel nuts – all present, nut indicators aligned | Pass | Fail |
| BRAKES & STEERING | ||
| Air brake pressure builds to operating range within 3 minutes | Pass | Fail |
| Low air pressure warning activates at correct threshold | Pass | Fail |
| Service brakes – firm pedal, no pulling or fade | Pass | Fail |
| Park brake – holds on gradient | Pass | Fail |
| Retarder / exhaust brake functional | Pass | Fail |
| Steering – no excessive play or pulling | Pass | Fail |
| LIGHTS & ELECTRICAL | ||
| Headlights (high and low beam) functional | Pass | Fail |
| Tail, brake and clearance lights functional | Pass | Fail |
| Indicator lights (all four) functional | Pass | Fail |
| Reversing lights and reverse alarm functional | Pass | Fail |
| Hazard lights functional | Pass | Fail |
| Destination/route sign illuminated correctly | Pass | Fail |
| Interior lighting functional | Pass | Fail |
| PASSENGER SAFETY | ||
| All passenger seatbelts present and functional (if fitted) | Pass | Fail |
| Emergency exits – unobstructed and release mechanism functional | Pass | Fail |
| Emergency exit signage and lighting functional | Pass | Fail |
| Entry/exit doors open and close correctly | Pass | Fail |
| Handrails – secure and no sharp edges | Pass | Fail |
| Steps and aisle – clean, non-slip, no obstructions | Yes | No |
| DRIVER AREA & SAFETY EQUIPMENT | ||
| Driver seatbelt present and functional | Pass | Fail |
| All mirrors (interior, exterior, wide-angle) correctly adjusted | Pass | Fail |
| Windscreen – no cracks in driver sightline, clean | Pass | Fail |
| Horn functional | Pass | Fail |
| First aid kit – present, accessible and adequately stocked | Yes | No |
| Fire extinguisher – present, correct type and in date | Yes | No |
| Emergency information/incident pack present | Yes | No |
| DOCUMENTATION | ||
| Vehicle registration current | Yes | No |
| Bus operator accreditation certificate on board | Yes | No |
| Driver holds correct licence and passenger transport authority | Yes | No |
| DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects / faults identified (describe or "None") | ||
| Is vehicle fit for passenger service? | Yes | No |
| Driver Signature | ||
| Supervisor / Fleet Manager Signature | ||