Safety is the most important and the only reason to inspect a bus before a ride. Experts suggest to take a post trip as well to avoid any futuristic repairs on the road. Because repairing a bus on the road is 4 to 5 times more expensive than repairing in a shop. Owners and operators will never want their vehicles to break down on the road while in transit. The only way to avoid this unpleasant situation is to conduct a pre and post trip inspection. The driver knows well in advance of any upcoming repairs. And potential risks that can lead to accidents.
Drivers should conduct pre and post trip inspections. But they should also conduct inspections once every 24 hours when out on the road for several days. The most basic inspection includes, checking fluid levels. More detailed inspections should include checking for leakages in the engine system. Tire inflation, clutch, brake system, suspensions and shock absorbers. Ball joints, lights and more. These inspections prevent accidents and increases safety of everyone on the road. It avoids downtime and helps the driver reach his destination on schedule. Even the smallest bus weighs several tonnes. 10 plus obese passengers along with their luggage add more tonnes to the vehicle. Driving this heavy weight vehicle on highways at top speeds with damaged brakes, disconnected wires and unsecured parts can be fatal for the passengers as well as for other road users. The driver should be 100% confident that his vehicle can reach its destination. Without breaking down. This confidence can come only with a detailed pre trip inspection.
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