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Getting kids to school safe, on time, and ready to learn . . . every day.
• Industry background
• License and Training Requirements
• Training Practices
• Sample Classroom and BTW Training
Overview
Getting kids to school safe, on time, and ready to learn . . . every day.
Student Transportation
• 500,000 school bus drivers
• Over 100,000 entry level drivers per year
• Over 25 Million school children transported daily
• 65% of drivers are employed by school districts;
35% by private contractors
• Drivers are part-time and work split shifts
• Funding comes from school districts
• Safest mode of surface transportation
Getting kids to school safe, on time, and ready to learn . . . every day.
License Requirements
• Commercial Driver’s License
• Passenger Endorsement
• School Bus Endorsement
Getting kids to school safe, on time, and ready to learn . . . every day.
• Regulated by States
• 90% of States have mandatory, pre-service,
entry-level school bus training requirements
• Average of 20 hours classroom; 20 hours behind
the wheel
• Combination of skill and time-based training
• In-service training also required by most states
• Additional training required for “up-grading”
license for other types of school buses
Training Requirements
Getting kids to school safe, on time, and ready to learn . . . every day.
• Training is primarily provided by Districts and
Contractors; in some instances States provide
training
• Trainees do not pay for training provided by
Districts or Contractors
• Instructor certification varies, depending upon
State Law and District of Company Policy
• Training is most often provided between routes by
driver trainers who also drive routes
Training Practices
Getting kids to school safe, on time, and ready to learn . . . every day.
Massachusetts Training• Basic Operation
– Permit training
– Orientation
– Unique features of a
school bus
– Vehicle inspection (pre and
post-trip)
– Control Systems
– Proficiency development
• Safe Operating Procedures
– Mirrors & reference points
– Off road skills
– Offset alley
– Parallel parking
– Alley dock
– On road skills• Turns, right & left
• Intersections
• Backing
• Highway Driving
• City driving
• Winter driving
• Communications
• Vehicle dimensions
Getting kids to school safe, on time, and ready to learn . . . every day.
Massachusetts Training• Advanced Operations
– Hazard perception
– Defensive driving
– Following distance
– Space cushion
– Skid control and recovery
– Special Situations
• Student pick up and drop
off
• Railroad Crossing
• Student management
• Special Needs
• School bus evacuation
• Vehicle Maintenance– Vehicle systems
– Anti-idling
– Diagnosing malfunctions
– Preventative maintenance
– Out of service criteria
• Non-Driving Activities– Crash procedures/safety
equipment
– First aid/blood borne pathogens
– Terrorist & security training
– Trip planning
– Hours of service
Getting kids to school safe, on time, and ready to learn . . . every day.
California Classroom Training
• School Bus Certificate
Requirements
• Bus Operation, Use,
Laws and Regulations
• Vehicle Components
• General Defensive
Driving Techniques
• Specialized Driving
Techniques
• Passenger Loading and
unloading
• Emergency Procedures
• Passenger Management
• Activity Trips
• Special Needs
Passengers
• Public Relations
Getting kids to school safe, on time, and ready to learn . . . every day.
California BTW Training
• Basic vehicle familiarization and movement
• Precision training in vehicle movement and driving
fundamentals
• General defensive driving techniques
• Specialized defensive driving techniques
• Passenger loading and unloading procedures
• Emergency procedures
• Final appraisal
Getting kids to school safe, on time, and ready to learn . . . every day.
Summary
• Student Transportation is regulated by State Law
• Training is predominately conducted by Districts and
Contractors
• Training is free to entry level drivers
• Process for instructor certification varies
• Current training practices have resulted in excellent
safety performance