School buses checked by the Missouri State Highway Patrol can be placed out of service if one of 105 items is found defective during the annual spring inspection. Some of the items checked are:
Brakes
Exhaust system
Emergency doors
Front crossing arm
Fuel system
Red overhead flashers
Steering system
Stop sign arm
Suspension system
Tires
SOURCE: Missouri State Highway Patrol
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