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The SIGNAL No. 86 v 1

June 2003 Vol. #86

Manitoba Education and YouthPupil Transportation Unit

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Transportation Supervisors

Secretary-Treasurers

Superintendents

In This Issue . . .

School Bus Evacuation Drills 1

Strobe Light Funding 2

2003 School Bus MaintenanceSeminars 2

2003 School Bus Order 2

Background Noise on SchoolBuses 2

2003 School Bus Driver InstructorSeminar 2

Cell Phone Use and Accidents 3

School Bus Accident ReportResults - 2002 3

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School Bus Evacuation Drills

With the arrival of summer, I know everyone's thoughts are turning to

vacations and time away from it all, and not to next fall's school bus

evacuation drills! However, I thought I would provide you with some

information to "store away" for the start of school in the fall.

Pupil Instruction

17 The school board shall ensure that at least twice in eachschool year each pupil is instructed in safe school bus ridingpractices and par ticipates in emergency school busevacuation drills which shall be conducted at least once duringthe fall term and at least once during the spring term of eachschool year.

As you can see, the Regulation requires that all students be

instructed in emergency school bus evacuation once in the fall term and

once in the spring term of each school year. However, school bus drivers

must also participate in this semi-annual activity in accordance with

procedures outlined in the School Bus Drivers' Handbook (Section F, Page

68).

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Strobe Light Funding

In January 2003 the Education Funding Announcement included $300,000 towardthe installation of strobe lights on school buses. It was determined that the Department ofEducation and Youth would assist in defraying the cost of strobe light installation by offeringa one-time $150 per strobe light grant. The grant is available to school divisions havingpreviously installed strobe lights, as well as those intending to install the devices. Schooldivisions can apply for this grant until March 15, 2004. (Note: Special lighting permitsare still required, and can be obtained from the Vehicle Standards and Inspection Branchat 945-4603.)

The grant will be paid to school divisions during the 2003-2004 school year.

2003School Bus Order

On May 26th, the Tender Assessment Committeemet to review bids submitted for the 2003 school busorder. It was determined that Freightliner/Thomas willsupply the 48 - 78 passenger buses, and International/Blue Bird will supply the 36 passenger units.

In early June PTU provided school divisionsparticipating in the central purchase with a variety ofinformation to assist them in ordering their buses.Please note that school bus orders must besubmitted to the PTU office by July 30, 2003.

It is anticipated the buses will arrive in February -March 2004.

School BusDriver Instructor Seminar

In May 2003 PTU conducted Phases I and II of theSchool Bus Driver Instructor Seminar at their office inRivers. Eight participants took part in these two phases.In June, 12 participants took part in Phase III of thetraining held in Brandon. Appendix C containsparticipant feedback from all three phases of theseminar.

Congratulations to school division participants:Pat Isfeld (Evergreen); Wayne Lehmann and SteffieCampbell (Brandon); Susan Baker and Heather Heskins(Sunrise); Robert Madarash (Kelsey); Alvin Zalizniak(Turtle River); Lance Carlson (Turtle Mountain); MikeBukarz (Rolling River); Craig Simpson (Frontier); and toCharlie Bittern (Berens River First Nation) and ChrisFranczyk (Faith Academy).

2003 School BusMaintenance Seminars

More than 100 school bus transportation andmaintenance personnel attended the School BusMaintenance Seminars held in Winnipeg, March 31st-April 1st, and Brandon, April 2nd-3rd. Presentationswere made by representatives from ABEX FrictionProducts; Allison Transmission; Blue Bird BodyCompany; Maxim International Trucks; PacbrakeCompany; Prestolite-Leece Neville; and, Shell CanadaProducts.

Feedback from seminar participants can befound in Appendix A.

International's News and Views (Volume 8.9)discusses tests conducted on two different schoolbuses with regard to background noise. The articlecan be found in Appendix B.

Background Noise onSchool Buses


School Bus AccidentReport Results - 2002

School Bus Evacuation Drills (continued from Page 1)

Since emergency situations are unpredictable, it is imperative that all regular and spare school bus

drivers participate in the semi-annual emergency evacuation exercises to ensure first hand knowledge of the

process. While having your students and drivers prepared for an emergency could, most importantly, save lives, it

must also be kept in mind that failure to provide adequate training may increase a school division's exposure to risk

and liability.

Now, file this information in the back of your head, enjoy your vacation, and bring it forward in September as

you begin the new school year.

On behalf of Sandy, Winston, and Vickie, I wish you a safe and happy summer. Best regards,

Chuck Beaudry, Senior Field Officer

Pupil Transportation Unit

The February 12, 2003 edition of SchoolTransportation Director contained an article entitledBeware: Cell Phone Use Is Definite Distraction. As itpertains to operating a vehicle, it seemed worthy ofreprinting�

Talking on cell phones is the leading cause ofcrashes that can be attributed to driver distraction,according to a report released late last month by theCalifornia Highway Patrol.

�I didn�t think cell phones would be the highestcategory,� said Spike Helmick, commander of the CHP.�But I was wrong. We have to be concerned,� he toldthe San Jose Mercury News.

The study is the first of its kind to focus on theconnection between cell phone use and accidents inthe state.

Although the overall number of accidents wherecell phones are a factor is relatively small, using a cellphone while driving is a safety problem, the studyindicates.

The survey found that, out of 9,000 crashes,cell phone use was cited as a distraction in 891 crashes,

Cell PhoneUse and

Accidents

or nearly one in 10 incidents. Cell phone use was followedclosely by fumbling with the radio or CD player, whichresulted in 768 crashes.

Dealing with kids in the car, eating and smokingwere other leading causes, but were well behind the firsttwo.

Appendix D contains a variety of reports pertainingto school bus accidents in 2002, as well ascomparisons to other years. Reports include:

* School Bus Accident Report - 2002 Summary* School Bus Accidents By Month -

Comparison of 2002 and 2001* School Bus Accidents By Cause/Type -

Comparison of 2002 and 2001* School Bus Accidents By Day of Week and Time

of Day - Comparison of 2002 and 2001* Injuries Sustained In 2002 School Bus Accidents* School Bus Accidents By Month and Year -

1992 - 2002

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School Bus Maintenance Seminar Evaluation Form

Kildonan East Collegiate

Winnipeg, Manitoba March 31st � April 1st, 2003

Opening Forum 2.1 2.1 2.5 Brakes � Friction Material (Abex Friction Products) 3.0 2.8 3.0 Pacbrake Company 3.1 3.0 3.1 Lube Oil Intervals (Shell Canada Products) 3.3 3.0 3.1 Allison Transmission 2.9 2.8 2.8

Tuesday, April 1st

Opening Forum (34 respondents only) 2.6 2.5 3.0 Charging and Starting Systems (Prestolite) 3.6 3.5 3.5 ABS Brakes (Maxim International Trucks) 2.3 2.3 2.2 Air Ride Systems; I.S.I.S. (Maxim International Trucks) 2.1 2.0 1.9 Blue Bird Body Company 3.3 3.1 3.3

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Manitoba Education and Youth Pupil Transportation Unit

This form is designed to assist you in communicating your reactions to material presented at this Seminar.Please rate your satisfaction with each of the sessions on a scale of 1 to 5 (�1� being least satisfied; �5� beingvery satisfied).

Additional Comments

51 evaluation forms totally or partially completed

APPENDIX A

Opening Forum ! Very little came out of opening forum Brakes � Friction Material - Abex Friction Products ! Presentation didn�t get attention of audience ! Presentation too sales oriented Pacbrake Company ! Good presentation ! Presentation dull/poor presenter Lube Oil Intervals - Shell Canada Products ! Good presentation/informative (2) ! Presentation too sales oriented Allison Transmission ! Need more of a problem-solving/hands-on presentation Charging and Starting Systems � Prestolite ! Like to see presentation on overhauling alternators and starters/wiring problems ABS Brakes � Maxim International Trucks ! Material is old/incomplete (4) ! Presenter not prepared (2) ! Poorly done ! Too much focus on air ride ! �Where was Al Grassing?� ! Should have information hand-outs Air Ride Systems/ISIS � Maxim International Trucks ! Poor presentation; not familiar with material/layout (3) Blue Bird Body Company ! Presentation more focused on the company, than on technical information (2) ! �Blue Bird rep (Tony Martins) listens. We need more of that.� ! Generally good presentation (2) General Comments ! Need more technical/hands on approach to demonstrations (less sales) (7) ! �Next year send assembly line managers, PDI speakers � explain how they do it�. ! Would like to see MVI here again ! Where were Freightliner and Thomas this year? ! More product demonstrations (like MASBO trade show) would be useful

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School Bus Maintenance Seminar Evaluation Form

Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School

Brandon, Manitoba April 2nd � 3rd, 2003

Opening Forum 3.5 3.2 3.6 ABS Brakes (Maxim International Trucks) 2.4 2.5 2.4 Charging and Starting Systems (Prestolite) 3.6 3.6 3.6 Air Ride Systems; I.S.I.S. (Maxim International Trucks) 2.3 2.1 2.2 Blue Bird Body Company 3.1 3.2 3.4

Thursday, April 3rd

Opening Forum (15 respondents only) 3.3 3.3 3.3 Brakes � Friction Material (Abex Friction Products) 3.8 3.8 4.1 Lube Oil Intervals (Shell Canada Products) 4.2 4.0 4.2 Allison Transmission 3.3 3.1 3.2 Pacbrake Company 3.3 3.3 3.6

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This form is designed to assist you in communicating your reactions to material presented at this Seminar.Please rate your satisfaction with each of the sessions on a scale of 1 to 5 (�1� being least satisfied; �5� beingvery satisfied).

Additional Comments

33 evaluation forms totally or partially completed

Opening Forum ! Very valuable to divisions ! Forum too rushed ! Fewer concerns voiced � indication of improved product quality, or delegate complacency? ABS Brakes � Maxim International Trucks ! �Lacks information on what will be done and when � these systems have to operate� ! Material is old ! Presenter not prepared ! Poorly done ! Needed review of ABS recall � new attendees need to be updated Charging and Starting Systems � Prestolite ! Field experience of presenter made for a good presentation (2) ! Good information ! Finally found an answer to �what amperage is product rated for at continuous duty� Air Ride Systems/ISIS � Maxim International Trucks ! Poor presentation; not familiar with material/layout (5) ! No information on air ride Blue Bird Body Company ! Presentation more focused on the company, than on technical information (4) ! Presentation showed that Blue Bird has made improvements to its buses Brakes � Friction Material - Abex Friction Products ! Good information/good presentation (3) ! More confused than ever re: what brake pads to use Lube Oil Intervals - Shell Canada Products ! Good presentation/informative (6) Allison Transmission ! Material is old ! �Need a tech, not a salesman� Pacbrake Company ! Company seems to have high interest in new product development/system evolution ! Good presentation (2) General Comments ! Need more hands-on approach to demonstrating ISIS (4) ! Need more �finesse� in promoting/explaining ISIS ! Generally, sessions were poor (particularly Maxim) (2) ! Presenters should distribute business cards before session ! Demographics of group changing dramatically � while some material covered is �old news�

to some; it is new for many

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Phase I Evaluation Form

May 13-15, 2003 - Rivers, Manitoba

Role and Responsibility 4.9 4.8 4.9 4.9 Learning and Teaching Skills 4.9 4.8 4.9 4.9 The Learning Pyramid 4.6 4.5 4.8 4.8 The Subject �Web� 4.9 4.6 4.8 4.5 Lesson Planning 4.8 4.6 4.9 4.9

Wednesday, May 14th - Unit �C�

Audio-Visual Aids 4.5 4.5 4.4 4.4 School Bus Pre-Trip Inspection � Itemizing 4.4 4.6 4.5 4.6 Lesson �Breakdown� 4.8 4.9 4.8 4.8 Hands-On Learning and Teaching 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 Lesson Plan 4.8 4.8 4.9 4.9 Learning Profile 4.9 4.8 4.9 4.9

Thursday, May 15th � Unit �B�

Pupil Relations � Management vs. Discipline 4.9 4.8 4.9 4.9 Picture the Rules 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 Role Play � Case Study 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 Listing School Bus Conduct 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 Summary Comments 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.8

OVERALL PROGRAM 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 Two didn�t respond Seminar Location: 5 Good 3 Fair 0 Poor

Seminar Timing: 6 Good 1 Fair 1 Poor Unit A Comments: ! �Couldn�t ask for better instructor. My best learning experience ever!�

Unit B Comments: ! �Great use of a variety of techniques.�

Unit C Comments: ! Picture the Rules and Role Play � Case Study � �very effective; excellent� ! Listing School Bus Conduct � �a little dry� ! �Perfect presentation for this topic.�

General Comments ! Winter a better time to run the course (1) ! More cost effective to bring lunch in (1) ! Liked seminar format (2) ! Generally liked/impressed with seminar (4) ! Excellent teaching techniques (3) ! Good group to work with/mixed backgrounds and experiences (1) ! Course will help with future presentations to staff (1)


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Evaluation Form

Winnipeg, Manitoba May 27 � 29, 2003

MarketPlace Video �Carrying Our Children� 25 Word Summary Exercise �Court in Session� Role Play of Court Case resulting from �Carrying our Children� Video 4.8 4.6 4.5 4.8

Memorizing by Sequence �Curves, Right and Left Turns� Bar Graphs � Stopping Distances 4.8 4.8 4.6 4.8

�Garden Party� Preparation and Study 4.8 4.6 4.6 4.6

�Garden Party� Exchange of Information 4.8 4.6 4.6 4.6

Developing Lesson Plan � Unit �D� 4.8 4.8 4.6 4.8

Wednesday, May 28th

Additional Court Cases Review of Unit �D� � Use of �Driving Techniques� Video 4.6 4.5 4.6 4.8

Development of Web Chart - What Skills Make For a Good School Bus Driver ? 4.6 4.5 4.8 4.8

�VISUALIZING� the Pre-Trip Inspection Brainstorming Session � How Do Our Senses Help Us Drive? 4.6 4.5 4.5 4.6

Night Vision Improvement � Memorizing Techniques and Presentation 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6

Developing Lesson Plan � Unit �E� 4.8 4.6 4.6 4.8

Thursday, May 29th

Accident Prevention Fundamentals Dealing With Emergencies 4.6 4.8 4.8 4.8

�Picture In Your Mind� Accident and Emergency Procedures 4.6 4.5 3.9* 4.6

*One respondent did not rate this category.

Emergency Evacuation Procedures � Video 4.6 4.6 4.5 4.6

Emergency Evacuation Procedures � Drill Evaluate School Bus Evacuation Drills 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8

�The Bus and The Blizzard Read and Envision � Two Minute Speech 4.6 4.5 4.5 4.6

Developing Lesson Plan � Unit �F� 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6


This form is designed to assist you in communicating your reactions to material presented at this Seminar. Please rate your satisfaction with each of the sessions on a scale of 1 to 5 (�1� being least satisfied; �5� being very satisfied).

Additional Comments

OVERALL PROGRAM 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.7

Rating based on 6 respondents only.

Seminar Location: 4 Good 4 Fair 0 Poor Seminar Timing: 6 Good 1 Fair 1 Poor

Specific Session Comments: Memorizing By Sequence �Curves, Right and Left Turns�, Bar Graphs � Stopping Distances ! �Boring sequential information presented in an interesting fashion.� �Garden Party� Exchange of Information ! Interesting way of conveying information Developing Lesson Plan � Unit �D� ! Smaller/broken down formats may be more useful Development of Web Chart � What Skills Make For a Good School Bus Driver? ! Great format to realize the responsibility of drivers �The Bus and The Blizzard� Read and Envision � Two Minute Speech ! Good exercise to retain information and experience situations General Comments: ! �John�s teaching and presentation way will be very useful to me. The course is well put together.� ! �Excellent job to teach some very practical teaching techniques, and to make a 24 hour bus driving course

interesting and informative. ! �Your instructor is phenomenal and I suspect I�d still be in school if I had him for a teacher when I was in school.� ! Would prefer that seminar be held in winter ! Offer seminar in July � could send more participants ! Excellence course (3)

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Brandon, Manitoba June 17 - 19, 2003

Roadeo � Information Session 4.2 4.0 4.0 4.6 Roadeo � Pre-Trip Inspection 4.3 4.3 4.6 4.3 Roadeo � Off-Road Driving Course 4.3 4.2 4.3 4.3 Driving Course � Roadeo Tabulation; Group Discussion 4.3 4.3 4.6 4.2

Wednesday, June 18th

Multiple Choice Written Exam 4.3 4.2 4.6 4.4 In-Vehicle Instruction 4.4 4.4 4.8 4.4 DDVL Driver Examiner � Q & A 4.3 4.1 4.1 4.3

Thursday, June 19th

Observing Motor Skills Development 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.5 Evaluating Driver Performance on the Road 4.5 4.4 4.4 4.9 Driver Performance Evaluation � Team Response 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.8

School Bus Driver Training Program 4.2 3.9 4.0 4.3

OVERALL PROGRAM 4.7 4.5 4.6 4.6 (Based on 10 responses only.) Seminar Location: 12 Good 0 Fair 0 Poor Seminar Timing: 7 Good 3 Fair 2 Poor Comments: See over.


This form is designed to assist you in communicating your reactions to material presented at this Seminar. Please rate your satisfaction with each of the sessions on a scale of 1 to 5 (�1� being least satisfied; �5� being very satisfied).

Additional Comments

Based on 12 respondents.

Tuesday, June 17th ! Driver should be given time to familiarize themselves with the bus they�ll be driving ! Roadeo - Pre-Trip Inspection:

! Process too lengthy ! �Excellent.�

! Roadeo � Off-Road Driving Course: ! �Too long to set up for a class.� ! �Very good exercise.� ! Course was challenging

Wednesday, June 18th ! Return multiple choice exam to participants to review their mistakes ! In-vehicle instruction very good ! DDVL speakers:

! �A little vague at times.� ! �Good to have them here.�

Thursday, June 19th ! Evaluating Driver Performance on the Road:

! Good exercise (3) ! Going over each group�s evaluation will help in future implementation ! School Bus Driver Training Program:

! �Thorough, but dry.� General Comments ! Good group of participants ! Excellent program; informative; helpful; positive of course (6) ! Very busy time of the year ! �The course was very well put on, with good instructors. The information from the rest of the class members was just great.� ! �It would have been valuable to get feedback from the drivers being tested as to their experience of being tested.�

APPENDIX D

Question Response Count of Response % of Incidence

School Bus Accident Report - 2002 Summary

Type of Accident1

Fixed object 13 11%

Other collision (e.g. animal) 11 9%

Pedestrian 1 1%

Between motor vehicles 96 79%

Total 121

Fixed Object Accident2

Bridgerail 1 1%

No response 108 89%

Other fixed object 5 4%

Sign 1 1%

Tree 2 2%

Utility pole 4 3%

Total 121

Accident Result3

Minor Injury 2 2%

No response 30 25%

Moderate Injury 1 1%

Less than $1,000.00 37 30%

Fatality 1 1%

More than $1,000.00 51 42%

Total 122

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Manner of Collision Between Vehicles or Object5

Angle 41 34%

Head-on 7 6%

Other collision 45 37%

Rear-end 28 23%

Total 121

Bus Directional Analysis6

Hit vehicle non-inter - both moving 6 5%

Hit vehicle non-inter - other action 2 2%

Other collision inter - fixed object 1 1%

Other collision - non-inter- animal 8 7%

Other collision - non-inter - other vehicle 1 1%

Other collision - non-inter - fixed object 11 9%

Non-collision non-inter - other noncollision 4 3%

Hit vehicle non-inter - one vehicle stopped 52 43%

Hit pedstrn at non-inter - straight 1 1%

Hit vehicle at inter - same way, both moving 8 7%

Hit vehicle at inter - other action 6 5%

Hit vehicle at inter - opp way, both moving 4 3%

Hit vehicle at inter - angle, both moving 14 12%

Hit vehicle non-inter - opp way, both moving 3 2%

Total 121

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First Point of Impact7

Left side centre 11 9%

Undercarriage of bus 1 1%

Top of bus 1 1%

Right side centre 4 3%

Right side by entrance door 5 4%

Rear centre 14 12%

Left side by driver 18 15%

Left rear corner 9 7%

Front right corner 13 11%

Front left corner 12 10%

Front centre 12 10%

Right rear corner 21 17%

Total 121

Contributing Circumstances8

No response 63 48%

Backing bus 12 9%

Defective surface 3 2%

Drove left of centre 1 1%

Failed to yield 4 3%

Followed too closely 4 3%

Other circumstance 6 5%

Slippery 26 20%

Speed 2 2%

View obstructed by object 4 3%

Made improper turn 5 4%

Total 130

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Years of Experience Driving School Bus13

1 - 2 years 9 7%

1 year or less 11 9%

2 - 5 years 24 20%

5 - 10 years 17 14%

Less than 6 months 7 6%

No response 3 2%

Over 10 years 50 41%

Total 121

Type of School Bus18

Type C - Conventional 109 90%

Type D - Flat Nose 2 2%

Type B - Handi-Transit 8 7%

Type A - Van 2 2%

Total 121

School Bus Use at Time of Accident21

Other use 10 8%

Regular Route 100 83%

Special education bus 2 2%

Field/activity trip 9 7%

Total 121

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Road Condition22

Holes/ruts 1 1%

Other road condition 9 7%

No response 6 5%

Icy 26 21%

Snow packed 22 18%

Dry 56 46%

Muddy 1 1%

Total 121

Light Condition23

No response 2 2%

Dusk 8 7%

Daylight 89 74%

Dark, artifically illuminated 1 1%

Dawn 17 14%

Dark, not artifically illuminated 4 3%

Total 121

Weather Condition24

Clear 100 83%

Dust 1 1%

Fog 2 2%

No response 3 2%

Other weather condition 4 3%

Rain 2 2%

Sleet 2 2%

Snow 7 6%

Total 121

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Road Surface25

Ashphalt 62 51%

No response 3 2%

Gravel 17 14%

Concrete 36 30%

Dirt 3 2%

Total 121

At Time of Accident, Bus was:26

Approaching the zone 4 3%

Leaving the zone 2 2%

No response 111 92%

Stopped in the zone 4 3%

Total 121

Pupil Hit By Bus or Other Vehicle27

No response 120 99%

Pupil hit by bus 1 1%

Total 121

Location of Injured Pupil(s)28

No response 120 99%

In roadway 1 1%

Total 121

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Prepared By: Pupil Transportation Unit

Manitoba Education and Youth

SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENTS BY MONTH � COMPARISON OF 2002 AND 2001

Month 2002 2001 January 27 11 February 9 19 March 16 15 April 8 8 May 10 15 June 10 7 July 0 0 August 2 2 September 4 4 October 11 9 November 17 16 December 7 10 Total Accidents 121 116



SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENTS BY CAUSE/TYPE COMPARISON OF 2002 AND 2001

Cause/Type of Accident 2002 2001 Driver error 44 42 Bus mirror contact 13 13 Bus rear-ended 17 11 Struck stationary vehicle/object while turning 9 8 Bus backing 12 19 Manoeuvring in restricted space 4 3 �Off duty� damage to bus 6 1 Struck animal 8 2 Mechanical failure 0 1 Road conditions 4 4 Wheelchair ramp incident 1 3 Crossing arm incident 0 3 Bicycle/ATV incident 0 2 Questionable circumstances/fault 1 3 Broken windshield 1 0 Driver health-related circumstance 1 0 Other 0 1 Total Accidents 121 116

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SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENTS BY DAY OF WEEK AND TIME OF DAY � COMPARISON OF 2002 AND 2001

Day of Week Time of Day 2002 2001 Sunday AM 0 0 PM 0 0

Monday AM 17 13

PM 4 6

Tuesday AM 18 7

PM 16 12

Wednesday AM 14 11

PM 11 13

Thursday AM 8 7

PM 17 16

Friday AM 5 13

PM 10 16

Saturday AM 0 1 PM 0 0 Unknown 1 1 Total Accidents 121 116



INJURIES SUSTAINED IN 2002 SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENTS

Date of Accident Who Was Injured? Severity of Injury January 11, 2002 Other vehicle driver Minor January 29, 2002 Bus driver Moderate February 6, 2002 Bus driver Minor February 12, 2002 Student Fatality



SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENTS BY MONTH AND YEAR � 1992 � 2002

Month 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

January 16 25 9 17 21 11 27 February 17 21 14 8 9 19 9 March 18 18 8 6 12 15 16 April 10 7 9 8 5 8 8 May 5 3 6 8 9 15 10 June 8 6 9 7 7 7 10 July 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 August 0 0 1 0 1 2 2 September 10 9 17 9 16 4 4 October

Monthly breakdowns

not available for 1992-1995

13 10 8 8 9 9 11 November 10 8 4 13 15 16 17 December 7 3 11 4 15 10 7 Total 75 48 89 101 114 110 96 88 119 116 121

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