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12012-2013 School Bus Drivers Inservice

Loading and Unloading Students


Introduction

Most accidents occur in loading and unloading zones

School bus drivers play a very important role

The ride to and from school is an opportunity to teach

Education, alertness and awareness are the keys


Presentation Overview

A review of loading and unloading procedures

A review of the four light system

A review of the eight light system

A review of off road loading and unloading procedures

Education, Alertness and Awareness


Four Light System

Check traffic ahead and to the rear of the bus

Begin to brake gradually

Stay in traffic lane to provide protection for students

Activate stop paddle

Set brake, place bus in park or neutral and maintain light pressure on the brake

Never use the door switch to activate reds


At the Bus Stop

Train students to wait until you signal it’s safe to cross

Count students as they exit the bus

Count students before leaving the stop

Stay aware of back packs and clothing that could become entangled when exiting the bus


Eight Light System

Check traffic ahead and to the rear of the bus

Activate the amber flashing warning lamps

Begin to brake gradually

Stay in traffic lane

Apply brakes and stop 6 to 8 feet short of students

Activate stop paddle

Set brake, place in park or neutral


At the Bus Stop

Train students to wait until you signal it’s safe to cross

Count students as they exit the bus

Stay aware of back packs and clothing that could become entangled when exiting the bus

Count students before leaving the stop

Check for late students before leaving stop


Hazard Warning Lights

Only if students don’t cross and completely off the roadway

Check traffic ahead and to the rear

Begin to brake gradually and activate right turn signal

Pull off the roadway

Set parking brake and place in park or neutral

Deactivate right turn signal and activate hazard lights


Hazard Warning Lights

Check mirrors

Open doors to load or unload students

Shut doors, turn off hazard warning lights

Activate left turn signal

Release brake

Check mirrors

Students never cross in this situation


Keeping Students Safe

Count

Eye Contact

Driver Signal

Student Behavior

Emergency Vehicles approaching stop

Seating arrangements


Three Important Rules

Before leaving the stop:

Check your mirrors and door




The Six Danger Zones

The front of your school bus

The right side of the school bus

The rear of the school bus

The left side of the school bus

The forward blind area on the left side

The right side loading area


Stop Paddle Violators

Prepare in advance

Prioritize information needed

Safety First, information second

Enlist the help of local law enforcement


Summary

Most school bus related injuries occur in the loading and unloading area

Approach the stop carefully

Load and unload with caution

Use the correct procedures for the four, eight and hazard light systems

Education, Alertness and Awareness


Evaluation1. Describe the safe techniques drivers can use to safely

load and unload students

2. Name the six danger zones around the school bus

3. Explain the procedure for the proper use of

The four light system

The eight light system

Hazard warning light system

4. Where do school bus injuries and fatalities occur?


Answers

Question #1

1. Correctly use the eight-light system

1. Instruct children on how to cross safely

2. Eye contact

3. Use a crossing signal

4. Count students


Answers

Question #2

1. The front of the bus

2. The right side of the school bus

3. The rear of the bus

4. The left side of the bus

5. The forward blind area on the left side

6. The right side loading area


Answers

Question #3

1. Check traffic ahead and to the rear of bus. Prior to stopping the bus for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers, activate the alternating amber flashing warning lamps if the bus is so equipped. Activate the amber warning lamps:

a. No less than 100 feet and no more than 300 feet from the bus stop where posted speed limit is 35 mph or less, or

b. No less than 300 feet and no more than 500 feet from the bus stop where posted speed limit is 35 mph or more (WAC 392-145-030)(5)


Answers

Question #3

2. At the same time the ambers are activated or if bus is equipped with a 4 light system, begin to brake gradually

a) 35 mph may require 300 to 400 feet

b) 20 mph may require about 200 feet

3. Stay in traffic lane so the bus can provide protection for students


Answers

Question #34. Apply brakes and check again for traffic to see if they

are stopping or preparing to stop. When possible, stop 6-8 feet short of students to keep them in your vision.

5. When the bus comes to a complete stop, set the parking brake and place the transmission in neutral or park prior to loading or unloading passengers. When it is possible, maintain light pressure on the service brake to activate the brake lamps when loading or unloading passengers.


Answers

Question #36. If you have students crossing, make sure they wait for your

signal before they cross.

7. Do not pull in your stop paddle or release your brake until all students are seated and you have done one more complete MIRROR CHECK for late students.


Answers

Question #38. Check traffic to the front and rear of the bus, begin to

brake gradually.

9. 100 feet prior to stop, turn right turn signal. Apply foot brake and check traffic.

10. Pull off roadway; stop 6-8 feet short of students, if possible, to keep them in your vision.


Answers

Question #3 11. Come to a complete stop, set your parking brake and

place the transmission in neutral or park prior to loading or unloading passengers. When it is possible, maintain light pressure on the service brake to activate the brake lamps when loading or unloading passengers.

12. Deactivate your right turn signal and activate your hazard warning lights.


Answers

Question #3 13. CHECK MIRRORS. When safe, open doors to

load/unload students.

14. Shut doors, turn off hazard warning lights, and activate left turn signal.

15. Release brake, CHECK MIRRORS, and pull back onto roadway when safe.


Answers

Question #4 CHECK YOUR MIRRORS and DOOR CHECK YOUR MIRRORS and DOOR CHECK YOUR MIRRORS and DOOR

Question #5Statistics show most school bus related student accidents and injuries occur in the loading and unloading area at school bus stops.

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