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Group # TOPIC ASSIGNMENTS PAGE
1Describe the credentials you must keep current for your school bus Authorization. (Continuing Requirements)
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2Describe the consequences of refusing to submit to Drug and Alcohol Testing.
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3Describe the difference between Policies and Procedures.
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4Describe the importance of checking for students during Post-trip Inspection.
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5Describe compartmentalization of Student Seating.
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6Describe the concern about Loose Items in the driver compartment.
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7Describe the allowable Use of Strobe Lights.
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8Describe the Danger Zones.
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9Consequences for failure to perform a required stop at a Rail Grade Crossing.
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Bus Driver Authorization
There are many requirements to obtain and maintain an authorization.
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Bus Driver Requirements
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Bus Driver AuthorizationContinuing Requirements• Driver license• Inservice training• First aid training• Annual disclosure• Physical ability• Medical card
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Bus Driver Requirements
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Refusing to Submit Drug & alcohol testing
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Bus Driver Requirements
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Refusing to Submit Drug & alcohol testing
Positive Tests• Refusal to test• Walking out on test• Marijuana
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Bus Driver Requirements
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School District Employee Requirements
Follow the policies
Follow the procedures
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Bus Driver Requirements
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Page 6Pre & Post TripRequirements
Items secured in driver compartment?
Check for students.
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Bus Driving Requirements
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Page 6Student Seating
Critical elements of
compartmentalization
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Bus Driving Requirements
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Page 6Loose ItemsThese become projectiles during sudden stops.
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Bus Driving Requirements
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Page 6Strobe LightsKnow the
allowable
uses.
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Bus Driving Requirements
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Loading & UnloadingDanger Zones
How many feet
around the bus???
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Bus Driving Requirements
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Defensive DrivingRail Grade Crossings
There are consequences for failure to stop.
Know the exceptions!
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Bus Driving Requirements
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Summary
Keep credentials current
Avoid positive drug & alcohol tests
Know policies and procedures
Post-trip check for students
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Summary
Understand compartmentalization
Use strobes lights properly
Know your danger zones
Perform required rail grade stops
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Evaluation
Identify the three (3) credentials a bus driver must keep current.
Current ,valid, and appropriate driver license
Current, valid first aid card
Current, valid medical examiner’s certificate
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Evaluation
Describe the result of a refusal to submit to drug and alcohol testing.
Refusal to submit to testing is reported to DOL and is treated as a positive test.
The CDL is disqualified and the driver is subject to potential revocation of their bus driver authorization .
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Evaluation
Explain the difference between board policy and department procedure.
Board policies are based on federal and state laws, statutes and regulations.
Department procedures describe the “way” or “manner” that school board policy is put into practice.
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Evaluation
Describe the danger of not checking for students left on the bus.
Depending on district policy, leaving a student on a school bus could lead to termination.
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Evaluation
Name three (3) critical elements of bus seat compartmentalization.
Critical elements to compartmentalization include:
• padding on the back of the seats
• construction standards for the seats
• height of the seat backs
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Evaluation
Describe two ways loose items in the driver compartment can be a distraction to a bus driverLoose items can • fall and distract the the driver. • become projectiles in the event of a sudden stop/collision.
• roll down and get under foot controls.
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Evaluation
Explain the proper use of strobe lights.
Use only when students are onboard and inclement/sight obscuring conditions exist.
The WAC prohibits the use of the strobe solely because of darkness.
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Evaluation
Name the two primary danger zones. How many feet from the bus is considered the danger zone?Danger Zones:
front of the bus
right side of the bus
12 foot area around all sides
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Evaluation
Explain consequences for failure to stop at a rail grade crossing.
A ticket will result in CDL suspension for 60 days.
A CDL suspension is a disqualifying condition and will result in the revocation of the school bus driver authorization.
