Students should take out their journals once the bell rings and respond to this question. (5 minutes)
Take 2 minutes to brainstorm some ideas with a partner about exterior areas of the vehicle to check during a safety check. Why would you need to check those areas?
Daily Is the vehicle exterior free of visible damage? Do all four tires look to be properly inflated? Are there any signs of fluid leakage underneath the vehicle? Do the headlights, taillights, brake lights, and backup lights work? Weekly Is the vehicle clean in appearance? Are all four tires properly inflated by gauge? Psi____ Is tire tread depth and tread wearing acceptable? Are wiper blades adequate?
