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Activate the right turn signal at about 100 feet
5-point mirror check for vehicles, pedestrians and possible hazards
Align vehicle parallel and within 18 to 36 inches to the curb
Rock ‘n roll checking around the mirrors and blind spots
Scan intersection: left, right, and left again for other vehicles, pedestrians and possible hazards
Properly start and complete turn in the right lane.
Use your mirrors to check the tail swing and position of the rear tires of the bus
End the turn in the right lane 18 to 36 inches from the curb
Activate the left turn signal at about 100 feet
5-point mirror check for vehicles, pedestrians and possible hazards
Align the vehicle parallel to and between 18 to 36 inches from the center or centerline of the roadway
Scan intersection: left, right, and left again for other vehicles, pedestrians and possible hazards
Complete turn in the right lane
Use your mirrors to check the tail swing and position of the rear tires of the bus
Activate hazard lights at 200 feet
Roll down driver’s window while approaching the railroad crossing
Stop bus no closer than 15 feet and no further than 50 feet to the nearest rail
Quiet all noises, fans and students
Open service door
Look and listen for a train: look left, right and left again.
Close the service door.
Cross railroad one safe
Tell CHP “I will not change lanes, change gears, or stop on the railroad tracks”
Once the bus has completely cleared all the tracks by at least 20 feet deactivate the hazard lights.
Activate right turn signal at 100 feet
Align the bus parallel and within 18 inches to the curb while checking the height of the curb
Stop no closer than 12 feet from the nearest student: use the cross view mirrors to judge your distance
Stop and secure the bus: apply the parking brake and put the bus in park/neutral
Cancel your turn signal
Turn off bus and take the key with you
Before opening service door, check for any possible hazards
Get off bus and assist student onto the bus
Once you’re on the bus immediately close the service door behind you
Assist the student to the seat and help to buckle up
Return to the driver seat and put on your seatbelt
Start the bus
Put the bus in drive and release the parking brake
Activate the left turn signal
Do a 5-point mirror check: Checking for vehicles, pedestrians and possible hazards.
Proceed when safe
Use mirrors to check the tail, swing and rear tire of the bus while pulling away from the curb.
Activate amber lights at 200 feet
Activate right turn signal at 100 feet
Align the vehicle parallel and within 18 inches to the curb while checking the height of the curb
Stop no closer than 12 feet from the nearest student
Stop and secure the bus: apply the parking brake and put the bus in park/neutral
Activate red lights
Cancel your turn signal
While checking for hazards, open the service door.
Tell the students “hello, watch your step and use the handrails please"
When the last student enters the bus and passes by you immediately close the service door
Watch the student in your interior mirror and make sure they put on their seatbelt
Put the bus in drive, release the parking brake
Turn on your left turn signal
Do a 5-point mirror check
Turn off red lights and proceed when safe
Check the tail swing and rear tire of the bus while pulling away from the curb
Activate amber lights at 200 feet
Activate right turn signal at 100 feet
Align the vehicle parallel and within 18 inches to the curb while checking the height of the curb
Stop no closer than 12 feet from the nearest student
Stop and secure the bus: apply the parking brake and put the bus in park/neutral
Activate red lights
Check the the stop sign and stop arm are out and working using your mirrors
Turn off the bus, TAKE THE KEY WITH YOU
Grab handheld stop sign
Tell students “Anyone who needs to cross, stand up and form a line in the aisle, and wait for me“
Check surroundings while opening service door using the manual release
Get out and check that the red lights and stop arm are on and extended
Come back and tell the students “exit the bus watch your step and wait on the curb by the service door"
Close the service door once all students have exited the bus
Put the handheld stop sign up as high as you can as you step off the curb.
Walk at a 45° angle away from the curb while checking traffic in both directions
Once in the middle of the road and traffic is stopped in both directions, turn to face the students and keep an eye on both sides of
traffic. Tell students “go ahead and cross between me and the bus, Do Not Run“
Once the students are on the other side of the street, and on the sidewalk begin walking back towards the bus while keeping the stop sign held up high
Once you’re back on the curb, check underneath the bus for any students, animals or hazards
Re-enter the bus and close the service door: takeoff the manual release and close the door normally
Put hand held stop sign away
Tell CHP, “if this is my last student drop, I would do a child
search“ (walk the aisle of the bus, checking on top and under each
seat for a student) “if I still had students on board, then I would do a headcount“
Return to the driver seat and put on your seatbelt and start the bus
Put the bus in drive and release the parking brake
Turn on left turn signal
Do a 5-point mirror check
Turn off red lights and proceed when safe
Check the tail swing and rear tire of the bus while pulling away from the curb
Right mirror zone (flat mirror, and convex mirror)
Interior mirror
Cross view mirrors.
Left mirror zone (flat mirror and convex mirror)
Right mirror zone
Left a mirror zone. (Flat mirror and convex mirror).
Interior mirror
Cross view mirrors.
Right mirror zone (flat mirror and convex mirrors)
Left mirror zone.
In the first step of the IDPE process, the driver should survey the surrounding area for potential obstructions and deteriorating weather conditions. From approaching cyclists to a stopped vehicle parked curbside, identifying potential hazards is crucial to maintaining safety.
It is important that drivers remain alert and actively attempt to predict other driver’s actions before they occur. Anticipating other driver’s movements allow you to formulate a proper response.
If you anticipate a driver to change lanes or abruptly brake, think through an adequate response. Should you put more space between you and the other driver? Should you communicate to the other driver by utilizing your horn?
With due caution, execute your decision. Decide swiftly what response is most appropriate for the situation in order to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you. The responses could include braking, accelerating, or a combination of multiple actions to safely navigate the situation.
The outer zone is known as the Zone of Recognition. Drivers must recognize the potential hazards (for example): stale green light, brake lights ahead, cyclists, vehicles, animals, bouncing ball onto roadway and pedestrians.
The middle zone is known as the Zone of Action. Drivers must decide what action will be taken after identifying a potential hazard (for example): braking, accelerating, decelerating or turning.
The inner zone is known as the Accident Zone. Having failed to identify potential hazards early enough or take action in time to avoid a collision. The driver may place the vehicle and others in jeopardy when entering the point of no return or the accident zone.