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Weekly School Minibus Safety Checks

by Tina Moran, from the Community

Ensure your school minibus is roadworthy with this weekly inspection checklist. Review registrations and sites, record mileage and fuel levels, and verify critical systems: lights, tyres and tread, windscreen and windows, doors, mirrors, horn, wipers, and dashboard warnings. Confirm interior safety, including seatbelts, seats, safety hammers, first aid kit, and fire extinguisher. Check mechanicals such as brake fluid, coolant, AdBlue, and underbody condition. Use this template to document findings and maintain compliance.

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