School Bus Driver Development Training DVD's
CDL TUTORIAL TRAINING - CDL Training Video Clip
Subjects in this section are part of the included CDL tutorial, covering the school bus portions of the Commercial Driver’s License written exam.
School Bus CDL - A. Introduction
Introduces the School Bus CDL Tutorial and subjects covered by the tutorial.
School Bus CDL - B. Driving Safely
Answers common questions associated with driving a school bus safely; tests drivers on how to properly perform a vehicle inspection; describes and tests drivers how to control their vehicle; instructs and tests drivers on shifting gears; instructs and tests drivers on seeing while driving; instructs and tests drivers on proper communication; instructs and tests drivers on controlling speed; instructs and tests drivers on managing space around the bus; instructs and tests drivers on driving at night.
School Bus CDL - C. Transporting Passengers
Answers common questions associated with transporting passengers; instructs and tests drivers on transporting passengers.
School Bus CDL - D. Air Brakes
Answers common questions associated with air brakes; instructs and tests drivers on the parts of an air brake system; instructs and tests drivers on the dual air brake; instructs and tests drivers on inspecting air brake systems; instructs and tests drivers on the proper application and use of air brakes.
School Bus CDL - E. School Buses
Answers common questions regarding school buses; instructs and tests drivers on danger zones and proper use of mirrors; instructs and tests drivers on loading and unloading a school bus; instructs and tests drivers on emergency exit and evacuation; instructs and tests drivers on railroad highway crossing procedures; instructs and tests drivers on student management; instructs and tests drivers on anti-lock braking system; instructs and tests drivers on special safety considerations.
School Bus CDL - F. Pre Trip Inspection
Answers common questions associated with pre-trip inspections; instructs and tests drivers on performing a walk-around and external inspection.
SCHOOL BUS DRIVING PRACTICES
This section deals with the driving practices of drivers actively involved in the operation of a school bus.
School Bus - Distracted Driver - Cell Phone - Distracted Driver Training Video Clip
Emphasizes the dangers of driver distraction during the operation of a school bus; discusses recent findings on increased risk due to cell phone and hands-free cell phone usage by drivers; describes the likelihood and severity of accidents due to driver distraction caused by cell phones; delineates some state laws associated with school bus driver cell phone usage.
School Bus - Driving in Wind, Backing, Tail Swing - Driving in Wind, Backing, Tail Swing Training Video Clip
Covers proper procedures for driving in high wind; discusses the special instances when it is acceptable to back the school bus; describes the dangers associated with backing the school bus; outlines procedures for backing the school bus; instructs on the definition of tail swing and the dangers associated with this issue, as well as how to minimize the risk of this occurring and to handle it when it does indeed occur.
School Bus - Railroad Crossing - Railroad Crossing Training Video Clip
Stresses the importance of approaching railroad crossings with great caution; discusses the warning signs for railroads and coming trains; discusses the three-part procedure for crossing railroad tracks.
School Bus - Safe Lifting - Safe Lifting Training Video Clip
One of the most common injuries is also one of the easiest to prevent. Back injuries can happen when you forget to warm-up before lifting or lift improperly. Safe Lifting reviews the correct way to lift and handle objects, when you should get help and the need for PPE, personal protective equipment.
School Bus - Time and Space Management - Time and Space Management Training Video Clip
Teaches the IPDE Formula - Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute – associated with managing the time and space around the school bus; discusses how this circle of safety can be used to handle the school bus environment; introduces the zones of recognition and action, and how to use these to identify, predict, and avoid accidents.
School Bus - Loading and Unloading (3 Part Series) - Loading and Unloading Training Video Clip
Stresses the importance of proper loading and unloading of students; discusses the proper usage of lights during loading and unloading and the effect of lights on other motorists; describes the process for completing the 5-point mirror test; stresses the need for proper review of mirrors for motorists on the road; illustrates and reviews danger zones before loading and unloading; describes the sequence of events required for loading and unloading students; covers incident management and the proper procedures for handling special circumstances.
EMERGENCY TRAINING - Emergency Evacuation Training Video Clip
The topics in this section cover training and drill procedures associated with performing emergency preparation drills and handling emergency situations potentially faced by school bus drivers.
School Bus - Emergency Evacuation- Driver Training
(This course ensures proper compliance with many state mandates on emergency evacuation training.) Outlines the proper procedures associated with the evacuation of a school bus in the event of an emergency; discusses the necessary equipment and procedures for conducting an emergency evacuation drill, including driver qualifications and recommended number of students for the drill; summarizes proper post-evacuation activities.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Subjects in this section address important health and safety issues and train drivers how to prevent, resolve, and respond to such events on the bus.
School Bus - Blood Borne Pathogens (3 Part Series) - Blood Borne Pathogens Training Video Clip
Covers pathogens and viruses originating from bodily fluids and stresses the importance of protecting oneself from these threats; discusses the ways in which the driver may protect students from these threats; lays out prevention methods, including the use of physical or mechanical systems; stresses the importance of engineering controls, such as Bio-Hazard and First Aid kits, and how to utilize these tools; describes the correct implementation and protection provided by the use of Barrier Protection; teaches proper sanitation methods associated with Blood Borne Pathogens and the benefits of Good Housekeeping on the bus; lays out the essentials of First Aid and the First Aid Kit.
School Bus - Confidentiality
Districts must establish and implement procedures for assuring the confidentiality of personally identifiable information contained in educational records. Implementation of these procedures is required under state and federal regulations.
School Bus - First Aid (Vol. 1 is a 3 Part Series and Vol. 2 is a 4 Part Series) - First Aid Volume 1 Training Video Clip First Aid Volume 2 Training Video Clip
Volume 1 - Introduces First Aid, including the term definition; discusses personal liability issues related to the administering of First Aid, especially with regards to the Good Samaritan Law; Consent, and Abandonment; enumerates the common items found in a First Aid Kit and briefly reviews the utility of each item; relates the protocol and procedure for handling medical emergencies; describes the proper attitude and aspect for a driver to maintain during an emergency; explains the A, B, C, and D method of assessing victims and determining type and seriousness of injuries. Volume 2 - Covers serious first aid issues encountered on the bus, such as: how to stop bleeding, splinting a fracture, head wounds, puncture wounds, and nosebleeds; discusses appropriate situations and methods for addressing each issue; explains common protocols associated with reporting an accident; explains proper procedure for identifying and handling a student that is choking or is having a seizure; describes fainting, anaphylaxis, and shock: how to identify symptoms of each, prevention techniques, handling procedures, and reporting protocols; addresses how to identify and treat asthma, hyperventilation, heat-related conditions, dental injuries, and heat stroke; stresses the importance of maintaining composure in the case of these situations and reporting protocols.
School Bus - H1N1 Virus Prevention
In this presentation, viewers learn effective preventative and disinfectant measures to take in dealing with the dangerous H1N1, or Swine Flu Virus.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT - Sexual Harassment Training Video Clip
This six-part series covers what constitutes sexual harassment, as well as how to recognize potential perpetrators, the prevalence of sexual harassment and how to respond to a complaint.
School Bus - Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is defined in this introductory session. Trainer Cranford Graves explains the different types of harassment relationships to help employees recognize unacceptable behavior.
STUDENT MANAGEMENT - Basic Student Management Training Video Clip
The subjects in this section cover common topics associated with proper management of students riding the school bus and incident resolution methods for school bus drivers.
School Bus - Basic Student Management
Provides an overview as to how to manage students on the bus; discusses when it is appropriate and how to handle incidents on the bus; discusses how to deal with student offenders and altercations; describes procedures for handling unsafe situations; stresses the importance of not touching students in response to an incident.
VEHICLE HANDLING AND UPKEEP
This section covers proper inspection, operation, and driver maintenance of the school bus physical equipment.
School Bus - Mirror Adjustment - Mirror Adjustment Training Video Clip
Discusses the importance of and laws associated with proper mirror adjustment; details the various uses of each type of mirror on the school bus; describes the proper procedures for adjusting mirrors and the specific adjustments for each mirror individually; reinforces the impact of proper mirror adjustment and discusses the potential threats associated with improper mirror adjustment; describes common blind spots associated with inadequate mirror coverage.
School Bus - Idling - Idling Training Video Clip
Discusses the impact of idling on school bus fuel economy; describes means of reducing idle time, and the impact of idle time reduction on fuel; details proper procedures for integrating reduced idle time into typical school bus driving.
School Bus - Instruments and Brakes - Instruments and Brakes Training Video Clip
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; discusses proper warm-up time, how to read gauges for problems, prepare brakes, check for proper fuel levels, and detect electrical problems; stresses proper brake and air-brake functions.
School Bus - Pre-Trip Inspection - Pre-Trip Inspection Training Video Clip
Outlines proper procedures required to inspect a school bus before driving; emphasizes the importance of safety when driving a school bus; lays out a point-by-point guideline as to how to perform pre-trip inspection of the physical school bus equipment, from how to open the hood and check mirrors to how to check the hand rail and test lights.
School Bus - Post-Trip Inspection - Post-Trip Inspection Training Video Clip
Outlines proper procedures required to inspect a school bus after driving; emphasizes the importance of examining the bus after driving; lays out a point-by-point guideline as to how to perform post-trip inspection of the physical school bus equipment.
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