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• Remember, as the driver of the school bus, you must never leave the bus without turning off the engine, setting the brakes, putting the transmission in its lowest gear (manual) or park (automatic) position and taking the key out. • When you are sure that it is safe to proceed, select an appropriate low gear. • Release the park brake. • Check left and right. • Close the door. • Cross the tracks. • If the transmission is manual, do not shift gears until you are clear of the last track. Discipline and problem solving • You are not only responsible for the safety of your passengers, but also for dealing with their behaviour while they are in the bus. Many discipline problems are also safety problems and should be handled quickly and efficiently. Remember, regardless of any problems that you may have with a student, you cannot unload the student at any place other than the student’s normal destination. Only the school administration may remove or prohibit a student from riding a school bus. Safe driving guidelines • The maximum speed limit for a loaded or unloaded school bus, under ideal conditions, is 90 km/h or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower. • Do not try to make up lost time by travelling faster than is reasonable for road conditions or the law allows. • When following another vehicle, always allow enough of a space cushion. Use the four-second following rule and increase this distance when the road or weather conditions are poor or when it is difficult to see. • Make sure all students are seated and remain seated while the bus is moving. Everyone must enter or leave the bus by the front door. The rear door, by law, should not be used unless there is an emergency. You and your passengers should know about the emergency exits, emergency equipment and evacuation procedures. • All doors must be closed when the bus is moving. • When moving away from the curb, use caution, as you do not have the right-of-way. • When crossing a highway, do not proceed until the traffic is clear in both directions. • Never refuel a bus with passengers aboard. • Establish a good relationship with your passengers. Your job will be easier and more enjoyable. • At the beginning of the school year it is a good idea to hold an evacuation drill with everyone who rides the bus. This way, the passengers will know what to do in case of a real emergency. Hold the drill in a safe traffic-free area on, or next to the school property. Work with the school administration to set up the drill. • There are three standard methods to evacuate the bus, although other ways can be used in extreme situations. The three methods are: the front exit, the rear exit and the front and rear exit at the same time. In a real situation, you CHAPTER FIVE Operating Class 2 vehicles 59
will need to assess the situation and choose the most appropriate method to exit. • A person driving a school bus (a) shall activate the strobe lamp during adverse atmospheric and visibility conditions, including fog, blizzard and smoke, and (b) may activate the strobe lamp where increased visibility is desirable. 60 A Commercial Driver’s Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing
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COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S GUIDE to Oper
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Introduction Being a professional d
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This guide, along with the Driver
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5 Operating Class 2 Vehicles 8 Tran
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Page 35 and 36: Passenger side of a vehicle All Veh
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Page 43 and 44: IF WEIGHT IS DOUBLED BRAKING FORCE
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Page 51 and 52: Parking Always select a safe place
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