When must a school bus stop at a rail road crossing?
Always unless instructed by a police officer or railroad worker.
Must be in use at all times while bus is in operation.
Headlights,
They are mandatory.
Immediately after stopping for loading and , you should first
Activate the alternating flashing red lights and ensure that the stop arm is extended.
The most important instruction you can give to a driver when helping to back up is.
the signal to STOP
what happens at 30/60/100/150 days or annually.
driver evaluations for new drivers and seasoned drivers.
When driving your bus 15 MPH slower than the posted minimum on a highway, you should
Activate your 4-way flashers.
existing or imminent smoke or fire condition
presence of hazardous materials
unsafe position of the vehicle
vehicle submersion or immersion
When should you evacuate your bus.
When approaching a bus stop on a multilane roadway, you should maintain your position ______of the rightmost lane
In the center
DVIR meaning
Driver Vehicle Inspection Report
turn on your 4 - ways, Drive slowly, use brake lights to warn other drivers behind you.
work zone and road hazards.
What traffic situation is not required to stop for a school bus, while the RED flashers are activated?
A car approaching the school bus from the opposite direction on a divided highway
following steps should you perform to secure the bus during an emergency evacuation?
Setting the parking brakes
Activating hazard-warning lights
Shutting off the engine
Placing the transmission in Park or Neutral
Done annually
Physical examination
how many preventable accident can be had within 2 years before being terminated.
3
Automatic Termination.
Rear ending a vehicle.
a 10-foot band completely around the school bus
The location of the school bus danger zone.
15 minutes prior to your run.
Pre-Trip
Everyone Must do their own pre-trip. showing up without designated pre trip time is considered late to work.
Proper pre trip = safety
The blind spot behind the bus may extend up to ____ feet, depending on the length and width of the bus
400 Feet
Straight line maneuver designed to understand the overall width of a vehicle.
Diminishing clearance skill
You are driving a 40-foot vehicle at 50 mph. Driving conditions are ideal (dry pavement, good visibility). What is the least amount of space that you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe
5 seconds
What weather incident would have you release the accelerator and push in the clutch?
Hydroplaning
"golden rule" at the railroad crossing
Stop, look and listen
What maneuver should never be started in the opposite lane?
right hand turn.
It's important to remember that you should not turn wide to the left as you start the turn. This can be misleading to other drivers, who might assume you are turning left and attempt to pass on your right, potentially leading to an accident.
what must be done once in March and once in September?
School bus evacuations.
safety equipment needed in bus at all times.
first aid kit
bodily fluid cleanup kit
fire extinguisher
accident folder
seatbelt cutter
crowbar (bus only)
three triangles
registration and insurance cards (not expired)