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This mirror is mounted directly above the windshield on the driver’s side area of the bus. This mirror is used to monitor passenger activity inside the bus. It may provide limited visibility directly behind the bus if the bus is equipped with a glass-bottomed rear emergency door. There is a blind spot area directly behind the driver’s seat, as well as a large blind spot area that begins at the rear bumper and that could extend up to 400 feet or more behind the bus. You must use the exterior side mirrors to monitor traffic that approaches and enters this area.
You should position the mirror to see:
More students are killed while getting on or off a school bus each year than are killed as passengers inside of a school bus. As a result, knowing what to do before, during, and after loading or unloading students is critical. This section will give you specific procedures to help you avoid unsafe conditions that could result in injuries and fatalities during and after loading and unloading students.
The information in this section is intended to provide a broad overview, but is not a definitive set of actions. It is imperative that you learn and obey the state laws and regulations governing loading/unloading operations in your state.
Each school district establishes official routes and official school bus stops. All stops should be approved by the school district prior to making the stop. You should never change the location of a bus stop without written approval from the appropriate school district official.
You must use extreme caution when approaching a school bus stop. You are in a very demanding situation when entering these areas. It is critical that you understand and follow all state and local laws and regulations regarding approaching a school bus stop. This would involve the proper use of mirrors, alternating flashing lights, and, when equipped, the moveable stop signal arm and crossing control arm.
When approaching the stop, you should:
When stopping, you should:
When approaching a bus stop in a school bus you should:
When approaching the stop, you should:
When stopping a school bus at a bus stop, what is the last thing you must do before completely opening the door and signaling students to approach?
When stopping, you should:
When stopping a school bus at a bus stop you should stop with the front bumper how far from students, and why?
When stopping, you should:
When approaching a bus stop in a school bus you should activate your alternating flashing amber warning lights:
When approaching the stop, you should:
When stopping a school bus at a bus stop, what two things must you do?
When stopping, you should:
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