Motor-coach operators have a second inspection process available to them.
The requirements allow the operator to select either the regular bus-inspection process using Schedule 2, as described above, which requires the driver to verify there are no under-vehicle defects, or inspect the bus using a two-stage inspection process.
Under the two-stage process, the driver conducts an inspection of the coach using Schedule 3. A Schedule 3 inspection is similar to that of a Schedule 2 but omits the under-vehicle inspection requirements for the driver. The Schedule 3 inspection is also valid for 24 hours. As with a Schedule 2 inspection, the driver is required to examine and observe the condition of the vehicle during the day or trip.
A Schedule 3 inspection is only valid when the coach has also had a Schedule 4 inspection. A Schedule 4 inspection is conducted by a coach technician and beginning July 1, 2018 is valid for 30 days or 12,000 kilometres, whichever comes last. It consists of a detailed under-vehicle inspection and must be kept in the vehicle.
Outside inspection
- Headlights (low and high beams), turn signals, parking and clearance lights
- Windshield and wipers
- Engine compartment: fluid levels, wiring, belts, hoses and hydraulic brake-fluid leaks (if so equipped)
- Tires
- Wheels, hubs and fasteners
- Exhaust system (check for leaks)
- Stop, tail and hazard lights
- Emergency exits
- Entrance door
- Body condition and frame
- Fuel system (tank, cap and check for leaks)
- Coupling devices, if applicable
- Cargo securement
- Dangerous goods, if present
- Suspension system
- Air brakes for audible air leaks and push rod travel
- Inspection stickers
Inside inspection
- Steering wheel (for excessive freeplay)
- Brake pedal reserve and fade
- Brake booster operation
- Brake-failure warning light
- Parking brake operation
- Brake air-pressure or vacuum gauge
- Warning signal, low air-pressure/vacuum gauge
- Turn indicator and hazard lights, switch and pilot
- Interior lights
- Windshield washer and wipers
- Windshield and windows
- Mirrors, adjustment and condition
- Defroster and heaters
- Horn Driver’s seatbelt and seat security
- Emergency equipment
- Emergency exits
- Driver controls (accelerator pedal, clutch and required gauges)
- Passenger compartment (stanchion padding, damaged steps or floor, damaged or insecure overhead luggage rack or compartment)
- Check accessibility/mobility devices and safety restraints, if applicable
Note: If the vehicle (other than a motor coach) is being used as a school purposes vehicle, the daily inspection used will be the one here.
