Vehicle Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided SOP Exploration

Last updated 2026-04-28

Owner: Aaron Fitzell

Last Updated: 2026-04-01

Version: 1.0

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Procedure Info

Tags

scavenger hunt, onboarding, self guided, selfguided, self-guided

Purpose

This is a self-guided vehicle exploration exercise for new drivers to complete during their onboarding

When to Use This SOP

Use this procedure when your onboarding facilitator introduces the Vehicle Scavenger Hunt exercise module.

Who Should Use This SOP

This procedure is for new drivers participating in the facilitated onboarding program

Tools and Resources Needed

Training tablet

Before you start, read through this entire procedure.

There’s two parts to this module:

The goal of part 1 is to get familiar with several types of vehicles through hands-on interaction.
The goal of part 2 is to continue using the Driver Resource Hub to learn Panorama’s procedures by actually doing the procedures.

These exercises can be completed in pairs or independently.

Part 1: Scavenger Hunt Items

Using the resources you have at hand and your own exploration instincts, locate these items on all the buses allocated by your facilitator.

Isolator switches

Door mechanism and how operate it

Adjust the drivers seat

Start the vehicle

Set the Destination Display Board

Test out the air conditioning controls

Fire extinguishers, review instructions

Follow the steps in the Driver Resource Hub to “complete” the following procedures.

Be hands-on. Actually interact with and use the equipment and resources wherever possible. You may need to acquire items to complete some procedures.

You may be instructed to reference other procedures – they’re in the DRH.

Problem solve as much as you are able, but don’t spin your wheels if you’re stuck – ask your facilitator to guide you.

Pre-Trip Inspection via the Shift Commencement | Sign-On & Pre-Trip Inspection Procedure
Destination Display Board Procedure
Out of Hours Hours Gate Access Procedure - Diamond Creek Depot
Depot General PPE Requirements
Shift Conclusion | Post-Trip Inspection & End of Shift Procedure
- Where you’re instructed to clean your bus interior go ahead and clean your bus!
- Where you find a “defect” locate the procedure to report it.
- When you find a lost item use the Found Property Procedure to report it to operations.
- Lost items:

Take your 15 minute break independently when you and/or your partner are ready.