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Driver Training Program Sample

This document outlines the training topics and schedule for a new school bus driver. Over the course of several sessions, the driver will receive instruction in district policies, Colorado driving laws, vehicle inspection and maintenance, special education procedures, route training, and defensive driving techniques. Key topics include drug testing protocols, pre-trip inspections, student management, wheelchair securement, and mountain driving strategies. Upon completion, the driver, trainer, and transportation director must sign to verify that all required topics were covered.

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Driver Training Program Sample

This document outlines the training topics and schedule for a new school bus driver. Over the course of several sessions, the driver will receive instruction in district policies, Colorado driving laws, vehicle inspection and maintenance, special education procedures, route training, and defensive driving techniques. Key topics include drug testing protocols, pre-trip inspections, student management, wheelchair securement, and mountain driving strategies. Upon completion, the driver, trainer, and transportation director must sign to verify that all required topics were covered.

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Pre-Service Bus Driver Training Documentation (SAMPLE)

NEW DRIVER NAME ______________________________________________________________


Starting date of training____________________ District _______________________________

DATE HOURS TOPICS DRIVER TRAINER


INITIALS INITIALS
Introduction
Hand out district driver handbook
Discuss district policies, procedures, forms
Breakdown - accident procedures
Activity trip
School zone procedures
Emergency evacuation procedures
Hours of service
Radio/cell phone procedures
Introduction to training program
Hand out CDE Operation of School Transportation
Vehicle Rules
Discuss CDL process
Colorado traffic laws
Vehicle fueling

Shop orientation/department tour


Fluid refills location
Paperwork location
Vehicle defect reporting process
Repair/PM/Annual Inspection process
Bus wash

Drugs & Alcohol Testing Program Procedures (1 hour)


Hand out district testing procedures

Tests
Colorado Mountain Driving DVD and test
Colorado Adverse Weather DVD and test
CDE Written Test

Confidentiality video
Railroad Crossing video

Pre-trip Inspection
Demonstrate then coach CDL pretrip inspection
Introduction to different buses in fleet
Air Brake DVD

DATE HOURS TOPICS DRIVER TRAINER


INITIALS INITIALS
Post Trip
Student check
Secure bus
Paperwork

CDL SKILLS MANEUVERS


Reference Points
Mirror use and adjustment
Maneuvers
Straight Line Backing
Offset Backing
Parallel Parking
Alley Dock
Practice

Loading/Unloading Procedures
Approaching stop
At stop
Leaving stop
Hazard Identification

Safe School Plan


Bullying – in bus, at stop
Victim
Student Management
District policy
Young vs older students
Harassment

Special Education
Students with Disabilities
Lift operation
Wheelchair securement
Other securement systems
Allergies
Medications
Bus evacuation plan

Route training
Route # date
Route # date
Route # date

Activity Trips
Rest Stops
Fueling
Parking
Tolls/Bridges

Mountain Driving
Retarder use
Gears
Road Driving
Country driving
Town driving
Freeway driving
Student Stops
Railroad crossing

Defensive Driving
Seeing
Space cushion
Driving fundamentals

Date Training Completed ____________ Total Hours of Training ___________ Copy To Trainee

Trainer Comments:

Trainee Comments:

New drivers’ signature ____________________________________________ Date ________________


I have received training in the above listed subjects

Trainer’s signature _______________________________________________ Date _________________

Transportation Director’s signature _________________________________ Date _________________


(Verify that all topics have been dated and signed off or lined through)

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