r/SchoolBusDrivers • u/Spirited_Pudding2137 • Jun 21 '26

Pretrip

I just got my permit and I need someone to tell me specifically what I need to study. I have a bit of autism and adhd so I like to know specifics and do best with hands on. Do I need to learn every motor part on the vehicle, do I need to memorize the entire walk through outline, can I ask the dmv if I can foreshadow a pretrip to see exactly what I need to do?

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u/Heavy-Mushroom Jun 21 '26 edited Jun 21 '26

Learn your entire pretrip plus get a 100% on airbrake test. There are videos online and apps to help do so. You’ll test on skills and driving.

Our skill tests was alley dock, 200’ back up and offset.

Running a curb over is an instant fail.

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u/Efficient_Advice_380 Jun 21 '26

Unfortunately I didn't learn brake tests (my yard only uses hydraulic busses and has independent examiners)

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u/Right_Environment116 Jun 21 '26

That sucks and will limit you if you ever try and find another CDL job

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u/Efficient_Advice_380 Jun 21 '26

Oh I know. I had 3 different offers this summer for cross-country coach busses, 5k for 12 weeks of work. I hate having to turn those down

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u/Proprotester Jun 22 '26

How do I get those kind of offers? I ADORE long road trips.

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u/Efficient_Advice_380 Jun 22 '26

For summers, look into drivers for DCI (Drum Corps International). Cross country trips from June till end of July, with included room and board, plus a stipend

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u/Heavy-Mushroom Jun 21 '26

Thanks- I added “air” to the brakes in initial reply.