Which item is NOT listed as part of the required safety checks before a shift and before every trip?

• A. Brakes
• B. Lights
• C. Exterior body wash
• D. Seat belts

Answer: (C)

Before each shift and before every trip, you perform a pre-trip safety check to verify that critical safety systems are functioning so you can operate safely and securely transport detainees. Brakes are checked to ensure reliable stopping, lights to maintain visibility and signaling, and seat belts to protect both the driver and the arrestee during transit. Exterior body wash isn’t part of this safety-focused checklist because cleaning the exterior doesn’t impact the vehicle’s immediate safety or its ability to secure and transport detainees. It’s a maintenance task for appearance, not a safety-critical system. So exterior body wash is not listed as a required safety check.