Defensive Driving & Bus Knowledge
Safe following distance for school bus drivers to maintain under normal conditions
What is 4 seconds?
The underlying cause of safety hazard above all others
What is complacency?
A key strategy used to promote orderliness
What is a seating chart?
The acronym "PASS" is for
What is pull, aim, squeeze, sweep?
- Steps for proper use of fire extinguisher
A round black and yellow warning sign
What is a railroad advance sign?
The acronym "LLLC" is recommended as defensive driving technique drivers should challenge themselves to do for 30 days to ensure good habits become the NORM.
What is Look ahead, look around, leave room, communicate?
Driving behavior that leads to serious vehicle accidents
What is ROAD RAGE?
Calmly addressing heated situations without resorting to yelling or threats
What are de-escalation techniques?
Required documentation in the event of a school bus accident
What is a seating chart?
According to the Texas recertification course step two (2) of a proper railroad crossing is
What is look and listen?
Left turn lane positioning for commercial vehicles is prohibited by
Who is Spring ISD
Though it is not a violation according to Texas DOT for commercial vehicles to use any available lane when making a left turn, it recommended and recognized as best and safe practice.
Proper adjustments of student and traffic monitors can lead to driving distractions, including preventative accidents, due to failure of
What is a proper pre-trip inspection?
The four (4) SISD service philosophy standards
What is Safety, Courtesy, Responsiveness and Efficiency?
"We inspire dreams by creating a safe and caring environment through exceptional service."
Where School Bus Drivers MUST adhere to a maximum speed of 50 MPH
Where is on NON-INTERSTATE highways?
Interstate highways is a maximum speed of 55 MPH
Two (2) types of railroad crossings bus drivers are Not required to stop
What are tracks marked "Tracks out of Service", or 'Exempt"
The arc that the rear of the rear bumper creates as it is turning is
What is the tail-swing?
Tail-swing incidents are more prevalent when making or maneuvering buses toward the right, because the right side mirrors are farther from the driver causing the driver field of vision to be much smaller.
Acronym used to describe driver stress and attitude
What is SIR-Stress maker, I react, Result
pg.7-2 TCHB
Observing, acknowledging and greeting students as they board is the key to what three (3) things
What is safety, trust and healthy communication?
There are five critical steps that every driver must complete to protect and ensure the safety of every students during ___________ that is also known as the _____________
What is loading and unloading; also known as the Danger Zones
Clear instructions at start and throughout year, train students and guardians on safe crossing practices, count students loading and loading, know where they are, adjust and scan your mirrors before moving the bus.
A clear view, safe evacuation time and avoiding getting stuck are all key reasons for
What is distance range?
(No Closer than 15 feet and No Farther than 50 feet)
The following terms are known the foundation of defensive driving:
-Constant Scanning, Blind-Spot Monitoring, Identifying Hazards
What is Situational Awareness?
Meaning maintaining an awareness of your surroundings, considering other vehicles, pedestrians, and road conditions, as well as possible hazards.
These devises are one of the top causes of distracted driving
What are blue-tooth devises?
Upon recognition of potential behavior issues this strategy should be used prior to pulling off campus lots to ensure safety
What REDIRCTING?
During a serious school bus accident what is the 1st step a driver must do to ensure student protection until help arrives?
What is properly secure the bus?
- pull parking brake
- turn key on the off position
The number of steps to ensure a proper railroad crossing as trained by Spring ISD
What are ten (3) steps?
1)Activate 4-way flashers 200 ft, activate noise kill switch and interior lights, deactivate master switch (stop arm), open driver window. 2) stop 15-50 feet from first track/stop line, brake- gear-door, stop, look-listen. 3)Release brake-gear-door , look before during and after crossing track(s), ensure clearance before proceeding over to other side of track.