Student Management
What is give a calm verbal reminder?
This is the first thing a driver or aide should do when a student is not following safety rules.
What is secure the bus (park, brake, flashers)?
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This is the first step in any bus emergency.
What is 10 feet?
Students should always walk this many feet in front of the bus when crossing.
What is a seat belt, harness, or safety vest?
This device must always be checked for proper fit before departure.
What is a professional relationship?
Drivers and aides must maintain this type of relationship with students.
What is assigned seating?
This type of seating arrangement helps reduce behavior issues.
What is 100 feet upwind and away from the bus?
During an evacuation, students should move to this location.
What are mirrors and the danger zones?
Drivers must check these before moving the bus after loading.
What are the four tie-downs and the lap/shoulder belt?
Wheelchairs must be secured with these two systems.
What is discuss privately or report to a supervisor?
This is the correct way to handle disagreements between staff members.
What is confrontational or argumentative communication?
When a student becomes escalated, staff should avoid this type of language or tone.
What is a rear-door evacuation?
This type of evacuation is used when the front of the bus is blocked.
What is at the bottom of the steps, facing the students?
Aides should stand here when assisting students off the bus.
What is visual or gesture-based communication?
Aides should use this type of communication with nonverbal students.
What is a personal cell phone?
Staff must never use this device while the bus is in motion.
What is separate them verbally without physical contact?
This is the safest way to intervene when two students begin arguing.
What is their emergency care plan?
must know this critical information about students with medical needs.
What is the driver’s hand signal after checking traffic?
This signal tells students it is safe to cross.
What is using the lift with proper positioning?
This is the safest way to assist a student with limited mobility onto the bus.
What is respectful and factual?
This is the expected tone when communicating with parents.
What is a behavior or incident report?
This documentation tool should be used after repeated behavior incidents.
What is evacuate if necessary?
This is the correct order of priorities during an emergency: students, radio, and red book
What is loading and unloading?
This is the most dangerous part of the bus ride.
What is providing appropriate accommodations?
This is the term for adjusting support based on a student’s abilities.
What is FERPA?
This federal law protects student information and privacy.