Before driving a passenger vehicle, what unique inspection items must be checked beyond a standard pre-trip?

Passenger vehicle inspection adds items focused on rider safety and emergency response. Required checks include: passenger entry doors (open, close, latch properly); emergency exits (all functional and clearly marked, with operating instructions visible); interior and exterior lighting (especially aisle lights and reading lamps where applicable); fire extinguishers (charged, mounted, accessible); reflective triangles or warning devices (three required, in working condition); first aid kit (sealed and stocked); spare electrical fuses (if not circuit-breaker equipped); and passenger compartment cleanliness, with no obstructions in the aisle. Each of these is critical because a fire, breakdown, or emergency in a loaded passenger vehicle has very different consequences than in a freight vehicle.