’s procedures for discipline or refusal of rights to ride the bus. If you feel that the offense is serious enough that you cannot safely drive the bus, call for a school administrator or the police to come and remove the student.

When approaching turn on the hazard lights, and do not shift when crossing the tracks.

When entering a highway, you should make sure there are no sudden changes by the car in front of you, while checking the mirrors for the proper gap to merge.

The use of alcohol, tobacco, and non-prescription drugs should not be allowed on the school bus.

ABS is a computerized system that keeps your wheels from locking up during hard brake applications.

If the vehicle is running the driver is not allowed to leave the vehicle.

If time allows, notify dispatch office of evacuation location, conditions, and type of assistance needed.

Have the students remain seated until told to exit.

The blind spot behind the bus extends 5o to 150 feet and could extend up to 400 feet depending on the length and width of the bus.

Never put a student off the bus except at school or at his or her designated school bus stop. If you feel that the offense is serious enough that you cannot safely drive the bus, call for a school administrator or the police to come and remove the student.

Tell students to exit the bus and walk at least 10 feet away from the side of the bus to a position where the driver can plainly see all students.

Monitor all mirrors continuously.

More students are killed while getting on or off a school bus each year than are killed as passengers inside of a school bus. As a result, knowing what to do before, during, and after loading or unloading students is critical.

A decision to evacuate should include consideration of the following conditions: fire or danger of fire; smell of raw or leaking fuel; the chance the bus could be hit by other vehicles; downed power lines; exposing students to speeding traffic, severe weather, or a dangerous environment; when moving a student complicate injury; or a hazardous spill.

Count the number of students at the bus stop and be sure all board the bus. If possible, know names of students at each stop. If there is a student missing, ask the other students where the student is.

All school bus accidents must be reported whether or not they involve death, injury, or property damage.

’s procedures for discipline or refusal of rights to ride the bus, stop and park in a safe location off the road, secure the bus taking the ignition key with you if you leave your seat.

This type of crossing has a traffic control device installed at the crossing to regulate traffic at the crossing. These active devices include flashing red lights, with or without bells and flashing red lights with bells and gates.

A school bus can have up to a three-foot tail swing. You need to check your mirrors before and during any turning movements to monitor the tail swing.

In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, three red reflective triangles, and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also inspect the following emergency equipment: Emergency Kit Body, and Fluid Cleanup Kit