We walk through every checkpoint on the Iveco step by step — from the vehicle itself to the cab to bus-specific tasks — as preparation for hands-on training.
Class D pre-trip inspection: our training video series on the Iveco
In the Class D (bus) exam too, there's a pre-trip inspection to get through before the actual driving starts. The examiner draws one of ten cards, each covering several tasks that you carry out directly on the vehicle while explaining out loud what you're doing. With a bus, there's extra ground to cover that you simply don't have on a truck — passenger area, doors, additional safety equipment.
That's why we're now showing you the pre-trip inspection step by step, directly on our Iveco — at the pace and in the order you'll actually need in the exam.
What you'll see
In the video, we cover areas including:
checks around the vehicle (tires, lights, bodywork)
checkpoints in the cab (tachograph, displays, controls)
brake and safety systems
bus-specific points such as doors and passenger area
Each card on its own, with the steps and explanations the examiner wants to hear.
Why it helps
You can't learn the pre-trip inspection by watching alone — in the end, you're the one standing at the bus, showing it yourself. But if you've already seen the steps a few times beforehand, you'll come across noticeably more confident in the exam. You'll know where to reach, what to say, and what comes next. The videos are a complement to the hands-on training you do with us, not a replacement for it.
Watch it here
You'll find the video here: https://www.youtube.com/@VAZWittlich/playlists
Best to watch it before your first practical lesson — that way we can get straight into practicing.
Questions about the training or the next course date? Just get in touch at 06571 95 61 825 or through our website.
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