Contents Introduction How to Use This Manual (including a typical inspection routine) 5   Seat Belts 1.  Seat belts 6   General Items 1.  Driver’s View of the Road 2.  Audible Warning (Horn) 3.  Exhaust System 4.  Exhaust Emissions ·   spark ignition ·   diesel 5.  General Condition of the Vehicle ·   Vehicle structure ·   Integral bodied vehicles ·   Sub-frames ·   Body security and condition ·   Doors ·   Load security ·   Load security ·   Spare wheel and carrier ·   Seats 6.  Mirrors 7.  Fuel System 8.  Speedometer 9.  Speed Limiter 10.Driving Controls 11.Glazing 12.Registration Plates and V.I.N. 13.Towbars Section 1   Lighting Equipment, Stop Lamps, Reflectors and Direction Indicators 1.  Front and Rear Position Lamps, End Outline Marker Lamps, Rear Registration Plate Lamps, Rear Fog Lamps 2.  Headlamps 3.  Stop Lamps 4.  Rear Reflectors 5.  Direction Indicators and Hazard Warning Devices 6.  Headlamp Aim 2   Steering (including Suspension) 1.  Steering Control 2.  Steering System 3.  Power Steering 4.  Suspension – General 5.  Front Suspension, Front Wheel Bearings and Driveshafts 6.  Shock Absorbers 3   Brakes 1.  Parking Brake Lever Mechanism 2.  Hand Operated Brake Control Valves 3.  Service Brake Control 4.  Anti-Lock Braking System 5.  Mechanical Brake Components 6.  Hydraulic, Air and Vacuum Systems 7.  Additional Braking Systems 8.  Brake Performance 9.  Method of Calculating Brake Performance 10.Brake Efficiency Table 4   Tyres (including Roadwheels) 1.  Tyres 2.  Roadwheels Appendix A   Amendment Record B   Exhaust Emission Testing (spark ignition engines) C   Structural Integrity and Corrosion D   No longer in use E   Tyre Ply Rating and Load Index Tables F   Vehicles likely to require Speed Limiters The Private Bus Inspection Manual   Issue Date 10 May 2009