School Bus Safety

Pre-Trip

100

What are you checking when you are checking the passenger entry? 

Door Opens smoothly from the inside 

Handrails are secure 

Stair treads are not worn or loose 

200

Name all 5 lighting indicators that you will be checking? 

Left and Right turn signal 

4-way emergency hazards

High beams 

ABS light 

DEF Indicator 

300

Name the things that you are checking the steering system for. 

Gear box is securely mounted 

all hoses are connected at both ends and not cracked 

All nuts, bolts and cotter keys are in place

Inspect all connecting links arms and rods from steering box are not worn or cracked. The U Joint is not worn or loose.

400

Name the lenses on the side of the bus 

2 Amber Clearance Lights

1 Red Clearance Light 

1 Amber Turn Signal 

1 Amber Reflector 

1 Red Reflector 

500

Name what you check for when checking Leaf Springs/Shocks 

• Springs are not shifted, cracked or broken.
• Spring mounts are secure not cracked missing or broken
• Inspect shock absorbers are secure on both ends not leaking

Vehicle is sitting level.

Driving

300

If your bus leans to the outside when going around a curve what does that mean? 

You are going to fast and need to slow down. 

Student Stops/RR Crossing

100

When do you turn on your 4-way hazards when approaching a RR crossing?

At the cross buck sign or makings on the pavement. 

200

When stopping at a crossing what is the closet you can be to the tracks? 

15 Feet 

300

When students are unloading and you count 3 as the get off the bus but you only count 2 walking away from the bus. What should you do? 

Secure the bus take the key and get out and look. 

400

The RR crossing has a traffic light on the other side. What factor do you need to consider before crossing? 

Will the bus fit safely in the containment zone. 

500

Jeremy is on the bus home he sees his friends at the gas station. He decides he wants to get off at the next stop and meet up with them. Should the driver let him off? 

NO 

Emergency

100

How many feet away from the bus should the safe zone be if you need to evacuate? 

100 feet 

200

What are the reasons you need to evacuate your bus? 

Fire 

Accident staying on the bus is unsafe 

Stalled on RR crossing

Leaking oil and fuel 

In the path of a sighted tornado 

300

If you are stalled on a RR tracks and you have to evacuate. What direction should you make the safe zone? 

In the direction of the oncoming train and at a 45 degree angle. 

400

True or False 

You should radio dispatch before calling 911 if there is an emergency on your bus. 

False

Call 911 first and then let dispatch know. 

You know your location and the nature of the emergency better than the dispatcher. 

500

If a power line falls on your bus and it starts smoking what is the proper was to evacuate the bus? 

Bunny Hop with both feet touching the ground at the same time and your arms crossed over your chest