Emergency Evacuation Drills and Procedures Flashcards
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During an emergency evacuation drill, students must exit through the rear emergency door. What is the correct procedure for descending from the elevated rear door?
Answer: Sit on the doorframe and slide down, or be assisted by a helper on the ground
Students should sit on the doorframe with legs hanging out and slide down, assisted by a helper standing on the ground below.
A fire breaks out in the engine compartment at the front of the bus while students are on board. Which evacuation route should be used?
Answer: Rear emergency door to keep students away from the fire
When fire is at the front, students should evacuate through the rear emergency door to move away from the flames and smoke.
How often must a pupil transportation driver review emergency procedures with students who ride the bus for the first time?
Answer: Each time a new student begins riding the bus
Drivers should review emergency procedures with every new student the first time they board, ensuring all riders know what to do.
A school bus is involved in an accident and the front door is blocked. The rear emergency door will not open from the inside. What should the driver do?
Answer: Break a side window using the emergency hammer and evacuate through it
If primary exits are blocked, the driver should use the emergency hammer to break a side emergency exit window and evacuate students through it.
What is the first action a driver should take BEFORE initiating a bus evacuation?
Answer: Determine if evacuation is more dangerous than staying on the bus
The driver must first assess whether evacuating or staying on the bus is safer, since some situations (e.g., downed power lines) make evacuation more dangerous.
After completing an emergency evacuation drill, what documentation is the driver typically required to submit?
Answer: A written drill report noting the date, number of students, and time to evacuate
Drivers must submit a written drill report documenting the date, student count, evacuation time, and any issues noted.