Laws and Regulations
What should the driver do before crossing the railroad tracks? KRS189.550
Stop, Look, and listen for the train
Is using a cellular/wireless device while driving a school bus allowed? KRS281A:205 and KRS181A:010
NO
What should you do if a Student has a medical emergency?
Secure the bus call Dispatch/911 if needed and follow emergency procedures
What is 1/3 of a drivers Loading and unloading Procedure?
Visual Scans
What is the danger zone around the school bus?
10ft all the way around the bus
Why is it important to complete a Pre-Trip and Post trip inspection? 702 KAR5:080
Pre-Trip= Documentation required by state law
Post-Trip= No students left on the bus and to identify any issues
Is unloading students at a unauthorized location permitted? ( give a detailed answer)
No, unless directed by school administration or emergency personnel
What should drivers do in heavy snow?
Slow Down, Put your Hazards on and increase following distance, Proceed with caution to the nearest safest location
What is the distance that you activate your warning lights?
200ft
what kind of fire extinguisher do we use?
3A-40-BC
Who By law has to ride on a school sponsored trip? KRS 161.185
A certified or classified member of the district
When Fueling a school bus can anyone remain on board?
NO
What information should you provide dispatch after an accident?
Location, Injuries, Number of Students, Brief 5 word description of accident
what should never happen before all students are safely clear of the bus?
the bus should never move
if a school bus is equipped with seat belts who is required to wear them?
Anyone riding the school bus including the monitor unless performing job duties
Kentucky school Bus Drivers and Bus Monitors Must receive what? 702 KAR 5:030
Annual 8 Hour Training
Why should drivers avoid unnecessary conversations while driving?
Distracts the driver from safely operating the bus
Why is Student Accountability important after an evacuation or any emergency incident?
To make sure every student is safely accounted for
Daily Double!
Name the 20 steps to loading?
Visual Scan,Tap brakes,Visual scan,Warning lights,Set Brake,Gear,Visual scan,Stop arm/Lights, Visual scan, Open service door, Handrail,Count students, Seating,Visual Scan,Close Service Door, Visual scan, Deactivate lights/stop arm,Gear/Brake,Visual scan
is it appropriate radio traffic when thanking the school for handing out candy to the kids
No stay off the radio with unnecessary chatter
Daily Double!
What is the purpose of a Regulation?
Regulation is the detailed aid in carrying out the law.
What is Mandatory for a school bus driver to wear that is a fixed device on a school bus?
SEAT BELT
What is one thing a driver should use to warn oncoming vehicles?
Triangles
More than half of all fatalities inside the Danger Zone are caused by what specific vehicle. What is it?
The students own school bus
How many wheelchair tie downs are required and does the color matter?
all tie downs have to be the same color and it is 4 in total