School Bus Endorsement Passenger Safety & Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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What is the school bus driver required to do at the end of each route before leaving the vehicle?
Answer: Walk the entire bus to check for sleeping or hiding students
Drivers must walk the entire length of the bus to prevent any child from being left behind, which can result in death in hot weather.
When a school bus stalls on a railroad crossing with students on board, what should the driver do FIRST?
Answer: Immediately evacuate all students away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle in the direction of any oncoming train
Immediate evacuation away from the tracks in the direction of an oncoming train minimizes the danger from debris if a collision occurs.
Under what condition may a school bus driver use a handheld cell phone while driving?
Answer: Never; handheld cell phone use while driving a school bus is federally prohibited
Federal regulations ban all handheld cell phone use by CMV drivers, including school bus drivers, at any speed with or without students on board.
What is the school bus danger zone?
Answer: The area within 10 feet around all sides of the bus where students are at greatest risk
The danger zone extends 10 feet on all sides of the bus where the driver has limited visibility and students are most at risk of being struck.
If a student misbehaves severely enough to distract the driver, what is the safest course of action?
Answer: Pull over safely, stop the bus, and address the behavior before continuing
Stopping the bus before addressing discipline issues prevents the driver from being distracted while the vehicle is in motion.
When approaching a bus stop in a residential area, at what distance should the school bus driver activate the amber warning lights?
Answer: 200 feet before the stop in a 45 mph or less zone
Amber warning lights must be activated approximately 200 feet before stopping in areas posted 45 mph or less to warn following traffic.