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Burning sensation in eyes.
Eyes feeling heavy, trouble focusing.
Muscles twitching, back tension.
Yawning.
Wandering, disconnected thoughts.
Heavy limbs, numbness or tingling.
Breathing becomes shallow.
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Major contributor to accidents.
NHTSA estimates at least 21% of accidents
involve some form of inattention.
In 2009, nearly 5,474 deaths attributed to
accidents that involved distracted driving,
and 448,000 were injured in crashes that
involved districted driving.
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Visual―taking your eyes off the road.
Manual―taking hands off the wheel.
Cognitive―not focusing on task at hand.
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Limit interaction with passengers.
Avoid talking while driving.
Avoid taking your eyes off the road.
Both hands on the wheel.
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90% of reaction time depends on vision.
Senses compromised after sundown.
Increased risk of drowsiness.
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AVERAGE STOPPING DISTANCES
Miles per hour (MPH) Feet per second
10 14.7
25 36.7
40 58.7
55 80.7
60 88.0
** Don’t forget wet surfaces can double your stopping
distance and ice and snow can increase it by up to 10
times.
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Different procedures may apply.
Utilize sources of information regarding
procedures.
o Supervisor
o Driver Handbook
o District Policies
o Driver Trainer
o Dispatcher
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Flashlight,
Narrative or map,
Paperwork,
Winter supplies; i.e. ice scraper, blanket,
Bus equipment; chains, garbage bags.
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Introduce yourself to the coach or
chaperone.
Ask about special routing
requests/directions.
Store luggage in appropriate
compartments.
Double check that compartment doors
are secured.
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Reviews required per WAC 392-145-080(6):
o Emergency exits; keeping clear, proper use.
o Bus controls; ignition, parking brake.
o Bus equipment; fire extinguisher, first aid, reflectors,
seatbelt cutter.
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Driver fatigue.
Driving distracted.
Night driving.
Safe following distance.
Field trip preparation.
Evacuation review and procedures.
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1. Name three driving hazards that a trip driver
might face.
2. List where a driver might find the special
procedures for a trip.
3. List three items from the Emergency Review
List that should be discussed with the
passengers.
4. List three strategies/ideas on how to quickly
and safely evacuate a school bus in an
emergency situation.
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1. Driver fatigue; distracted driving; night driving.
2. Supervisor; driver handbook; district policies;
driver trainer, dispatcher.
3. Doors; windows; roof hatches; parking brake; fire
extinguisher, first aid kit; reflectors; seat belt
cutter.
4. Use all exits if possible; exit in an orderly fashion;
leave personal items behind; remain calm; no
pushing or shoving.
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