School Bus Endorsement Passenger Safety & Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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During a school bus emergency evacuation drill, how far from the bus should students assemble after exiting?
Answer: At least 100 feet away, upwind of the bus
Students must move at least 100 feet away and upwind to avoid hazards such as fire, smoke, or fuel leaks from the bus.
A school bus driver smells smoke in the vehicle. What is the correct sequence of actions?
Answer: Stop safely, activate hazard lights, evacuate students, then call 911
Any smoke smell is a potential fire emergency; students must be evacuated immediately and emergency services contacted.
Which students should exit a school bus first during an emergency evacuation through the front door?
Answer: Students closest to the front exit, row by row from front to back
Evacuating row by row from front to back through the front door is the fastest and most orderly method to clear the bus quickly.
When must a school bus driver submit a written accident report to the state?
Answer: Whenever an accident results in injury, death, or property damage above the state threshold
State laws require written accident reports when any crash meets the threshold for injuries, fatalities, or property damage, regardless of fault.
What action should a school bus driver take if a student reports being followed or threatened while walking home from the bus stop?
Answer: Keep the student on the bus and immediately contact dispatch and law enforcement
Student safety threats are urgent; keeping the child on the bus and alerting dispatch and police is the only acceptable immediate response.
Which federal agency sets the regulations that govern school bus driver qualifications and commercial driver's licenses with school bus (S) endorsement?
Answer: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
FMCSA establishes and enforces CDL standards, including the School Bus (S) endorsement requirements under 49 CFR Part 383.