Volume One School Bus Driver and Vehicle Maintenance DVD Library

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1- CDL Tutorial Training- 16.44 minutes:
Materials in this section are part of the included CDL tutorial covering the school bus portions of the CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) written exam. School Bus CDL Tutorial Video Clip

• Introduction to CDL Tutorial - This module introduces the school bus CDL tutorial and subjects covered by the tutorial.

• Driving Safely - Answers common questions associated with driving a school bus safely and tests drivers on how to properly perform a vehicle inspection and describes and tests drivers on how to:
  1. Control their vehicle
  2. Shifting gears
  3. Seeing while driving
  4. Proper communication
  5. Controlling speed
  6. Managing space around the bus driving at night

• Transporting Passengers - Answers common questions associated with transporting passengers; instructs and tests drivers on transporting passengers.

• Air Brakes - Answers common questions associated with air brakes and instruct and tests drivers on:
  1. The parts of an air brake system and dual air brake
  2. Inspecting air brake systems proper application and use of air brakes

• School Buses - Answers common questions regarding school buses and instructs and tests drivers on:
  1. Danger zones and proper use of mirrors
  2. Loading and unloading a school bus and student management
  3. Emergency exit and evacuation
  4. Railroad highway crossing procedures
  5. Anti-lock braking system and special safety considerations

• Pre-Trip Inspection - Answers common questions associated with pre-trip inspections and instructs and tests drivers on performing a walk-around and external inspection.

2- Dangers Associated With Driving In High Winds and Backing School Bus- 3.20 minutes:
This module covers proper procedures for driving in. Driving In High Winds and Backing School Bus Video Clip

1. Handling a school b us in high winds
2. Acceptable instances to back the school bus, procedures and dangers associated with backing the school bus
3. The definition, dangers and handling tail swing

3- Emergency Evacuation Training and Drill Procedure- 18.03 minutes:
This course ensures proper compliance with many state mandates on emergency evacuation training. Emergency Evacuation Video Clip

1. Procedures associated with the evacuation of a school bus in the event of an emergency
2. Equipment and procedures for conducting an emergency evacuation drill, including driver qualifications and recommended number of students for the drill
3. Summarizes proper post-evacuation activities

4- Idling- 3.55 minutes:
Discusses the impact of idling on school bus fuel economy, ways to reduce idle time, and the impact of idle time reduction on fuel. It details proper procedures for integrating reduced idle time into typical school bus driving. Idling Fuel Economy Video Clip

5- Fire Extinguishers - 3.11 minutes:
Covers common causes of school bus fires, reminding drivers to do a thorough pre-trip maintenance check to prevent friction-related fires, and proper procedures for dealing with a fire on the bus including correct use of the fire extinguisher itself. Fire Extinguisher Training Video Clip

6- Pre-Trip Inspection - 16.27 minutes Combined:
Explains the final steps necessary to testing the school bus before using the bus for transport, with specific regards to a pre-trip test of instruments and brakes. Pre-Trip Inspection Video Clip

1. Discusses proper warm-up time and how to read gauges for problems
2. Preparation of brakes, checking for proper fuel levels, and detecting electrical problems
3. Importance of proper brake and air-brake functions

Post-Trip Inspection - Outlines proper procedures required to inspect a school bus after driving emphasizes the importance of examining the bus after driving. It outlines point-by-point how to perform post-trip inspection of the physical school bus equipment. Post-trip Inspection Video Clip

7- Loading and Unloading (2 Part Series)- 8.32 minutes:
This training series stresses the importance of proper loading and unloading of students, the proper usage of lights during loading and unloading and the effect of lights on other motorists. Loading and Unloading Video Clip

1. Process for completing the 5-point mirror test
2. Proper review of mirrors for motorists on the road
3. Illustrates and reviews danger zones before loading and unloading
4. Sequence of events required for loading and unloading students
5. Covers incident management and the proper procedures for handling special issues

8- Mirror Adjustment- 4.42 minutes:
Discusses the importance of and laws associated with proper mirror adjustment and details the various uses of each type of mirror on the school bus. Proper Mirror Adjustments Video Clip

1. Proper procedures for adjusting mirrors and the specific adjustments for each mirror individually Reinforces impact of proper mirror adjustment
2. Discusses the potential threats associated with improper mirror adjustment
3. Describes common blind spots associated with inadequate mirror coverage

9- Railroad Crossing- 4.46 minutes:
Railroad Crossing stresses the importance of approaching railroad crossings with great caution, warning signs for railroads and coming trains and the three-part procedure for crossing railroad tracks. Railroad Crossing Video Clip

10- Time and Space Management- 4.40 minutes:
Teaches the IPDE Formula (Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute) associated with managing the time and space around the school bus and how this circle of safety can be used to handle the school bus environment. It introduces the zones of recognition and action, and how to use these to identify, predict, and avoid accidents. Time and Space Management Video Clip