Loading and Unloading
Start slowing down at least how many feet from the stop?
300
What is the first step you take when approaching the RXR
Quiet the students and, turn off the heaters
What is rule #7 of the State Board of Education regulations
Students remain seated while the bus is in motion.
Step 1
Start bus to build air pressure to check for governor cut out at 120 PSI
Students leave single file using the handrail. Those who cross the road should walk along the side of the road to a spot how many feet in front of the bus?
10
What needs to be open when you Look and Listen
Service door and drivers window
Do not allow musical instruments or other items to be placed on the floor in the drivers area, Why
The could fall into the stepwell blocking the opening of the entrance door or get entangled with the drivers feet.
Step 5
Pump the brake pedal until the low air pressure warning light and buzzer operates before 60 PSI
After loading or unloading the bus, the driver should do what first.
Check to make sure students are all properly seated or are off the roadway.
Apply the brakes and stop smoothly, no closer than ____ and no farther than ____ from the first rail.
15 and 50
How do you get the control you want? What are 5 of the 10 Be to control your bus
1. Be predictable 5. Be consistent
2. Be polite 6. Be specific
3. Be friendly 7. Be reasonable
4. Be fair 8. Be kind
9. Be interested 10. Be businesslike
Step 6
Continue to pump the brake pedal until the parking brake comes on around 20 psi
When should you open the front door when loading or unloading students
Only when students are ready to load or unload the bus.
If a train is stopped or the signal is not working properly, you may proceed across the tracks after stopping and when certain you can make a safe crossing when?
When you see a flagman at a crossing, follow directions after making your safety stop
How should you handle discipline problems? The very fact that you have taken this actions makes the riders realize that the situation is out of the ordinary. Every student must know that you mean business
Stand up and speak to the offenders in a courteous manner but with a firm voice
Step 7
Start the bus and keep rpms at 1200 to 1500. Air should build from 85 to 100 in under 45 seconds
When should you turn on your bus safety lights before the stop is to be made on the roadway
100 to 300 feet
Do you have to stop at a RXR when it is controlled by a traffic control device?
No
Talking to the students one on one can be a great benefit at times. When is a good time to do this.
Keeping the student on the bus in the morning at school can be a good time to do this.
Step 8
Put bus in gear and touch accelerator to see if parking brake holds