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SED, DMV, DOT and USDOT

Agencies that regulate school transportation in New York State


State Education Department, Department of Motor Vehicles, Dep. of Transportation and United States Department of Transportation

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Consistency is of primary importance when teaching _________ and ________ procedures.
What is loading and unloading
100

The person responsible for behavior of students on a school bus

Who is the student and bus driver

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the most common driver violation that causes collisions
What is Failure to yield the right of way
100
The number one cause of traffic accidents
What is driver error
200
an aid in carrying out the law.
What is a regulation
200

The transported student is in the greatest danger while

What is loading and unloading

200
a reward that follows a behavior and increases the possibility of that behavior occurring again.
What is A positive reinforcer
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the most common mechanical failure on a school bus
What is Defective brakes
200
An example of a condition that could lead to a hazardous situation is the driver being
What is intoxicated
300
adopts laws and regulations governing pupil transportation.
What is The Department of Education
300

The parking brake need not be set every time when loading or unloading since the service brake is being used.

False

SED and DMV recommend secure their bus by parking brake......recommendation and in CDL manual pg 10-4  

300
In dealing with school bus riders, it is vital to be three (3) things
What is fair, firm, and consistent
300

2 lane road... 10 feet of the front , 100 feet behind 

Where to place warning devices ( triangles) when stopped other than necessary traffic stops


L & R pg 9

300
Driver attitude usually has an effect on ________ ability
What is driving
400
are required to provide liability and indemnity insurance for school buses.
What are Local boards of education
400
The yellow warning lights should be activated how far from the loading area.
What is one hundred and fifty to two hundred feet (150’ – 200’)
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The person who has the greatest input on student discipline on a school bus is
Who is the student
400
____________ on the part of a bus driver may result in the driver being liable for pupil injuries.
What is Negligence
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(True or False) When learning to drive a school bus, it is best to become knowledgeable by driving with children on board.
What is False
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The Bus Driver clearly broke the law, failed to follow company policy, violated "custodial responsibility" or disregard for child's safety 

What is Gross Negligence

500
Students who must cross the roadway should cross _____ to ______ feet in front of the bus.
What is ten to fifteen (10’-15’)
500
In order for a student to exit the bus at a location other than his/her assigned stop, he/she must have written permission from
What is the principal's office
500

Five working day suspension 

What is failure to notify employer of accident in ANY vehicle


L & R pg 8 

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Preventative ___________ is a vital part of defensive driving
What is maintenance