Transcript Type III Vehicle Pre-Trip

Monticello School District
Includes Pre-Trip Procedures
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relating to school bus operations in Minnesota. The contents may not be
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authoritative information. This power point presentation is current to
the date of release (8-2008) by the state of Minnesota and contains local
information provided initially by Chrysann Carriveau, District 882, and
edited by Kari Kounkel, Hoglund Transportation, Inc. It is given with the
understanding that the Minnesota State Patrol, the District, and Hoglund
Transportation, Inc. are not engaged in rendering legal or other
professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance is
required, the services of a competent professional person should be
sought.
 Training
covers material required by law for
drivers of any Type III School Bus in the state
of Minnesota.
 For
those who were not hired to driver
(driving is not the primary job), some of the
information is irrelevant.
 Even
the irrelevant information is important
from a public safety point of view.
 District
882 requires training for drivers.
 Types
of School Buses Qualification #1 (slides 13-14)
 Type III Driver Qualification Qualification #1, #5, #9, #10
 Pre-Trip Inspection Qualification #7
 Student Behavior and Management Qualification #2, #3
 MN Laws Qualification #4
 Loading and Unloading Qualification #8
 Child Restraints Qualification #6
 Emergencies Qualification #5
 Fueling Policy and Cell Phone Regulations
 Type
A
 Type
B
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Similar appearance
Outwardly identified and equipped as “school bus”
GVWR less than 10,000 pounds
Contains manufacturer-installed seat belts
Drivers must carry a Commercial Driver’s License
 Type
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C
Clearly identified as “school bus”
GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds
Equipped with compartmentalization
Drivers must carry a CDL with Passenger and
School Bus Endorsements
 Type
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D
Same description as the Type C
Can hold up to 90 students
 Type
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III School Buses…
Must weigh less than 10,000 pounds
Must not be able to transport more than 10
people, including the driver
Must NOT be outwardly identified as “school bus”
Must be equipped with seat belts
 If
all these different vehicles are school
buses, how do we determine vehicle
qualification?
A
vehicle officially becomes a SCHOOL BUS
when inspected…
The inspector indicates
vehicle status by punching
a hole to the left of
“School Bus Inspection.”
If the vehicle is wheel
chair-lift equipped, the
inspector indicates
certification by punching
a hole to the left of
“Wheel Chair Securement
Devices.”
This inspection took place
August 2008 and is valid
one year after inspection.
 Evaluations
and/or training required annually
 Successful
evaluation results in certification
of competency
 There
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are three components of certification:
Type III Driver Pre-Trip Evaluation
Trainer verifies pre-trip inspection and roadworthiness preparation
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Type III Driver Behind-the-Wheel Evaluation
Trainer observes vehicle operation and student management
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Type III Driver Evaluator Certification
Trainer certifies driver has performed skills evaluations competently
Minnesota Law considers a Type III Driver fully certified when
he or she meets the following ten qualifications:
1.
The driver must be able to safely operate each Type III
School Bus he or she will operate.
2.
The driver must understand student behavior, including
issues relating to students with disabilities.
3.
The driver must encourage orderly conduct of the students
on the bus and handle incidents of misconduct
appropriately.
4.
The driver must know and understand relevant laws, rules
of the road, and local school bus safety policies.
5.
The driver must be capable of handling emergency
situations and must understand what constitutes an
emergency.
6.
The driver must be able to demonstrate appropriate use of seat
belts and child safety restraints.
7.
The driver must consistently perform pre-trip inspections
effectively.
8.
The driver must be proficient in the safe loading and unloading
of students according to stop location, vehicle traffic lanes, and
student crossing restrictions. The driver must understand
securement of the vehicle prior to loading and unloading.
9.
The driver must be physically capable of operating the motor
vehicle and evacuating the vehicle in the event of an
emergency. For many drivers, proof of physical capability
requires a bi-annual DOT or school bus physical examination.
10.
The driver must have a good driving record (defined as fewer
than four moving violations in a three-year period). The
qualification file must contain proof of good driving record.
Most companies conduct license review semi-annually.
 Training
and Qualifications Forms online at:
http://www.dps.state.mn.us/patrol/comveh/index.htm
 Click
the school bus link (left side of the
screen),then click on the yellow school bus
to see the list of available forms.
 Many
districts and companies modify the
forms, but they MUST include all the
information provided on the state-approved
forms.
 Physical
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Drivers shall submit to a physical examination as
required by section 171.321, subdivision 2
Those subject to the regulation must carry the
current physical examination card while operating
a Type III school bus.
 Now
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examination of driver
Care Clinic Location
11091 Jason Ave NE, Albertville, MN. (763-3155000)
I-94 East to County Rd 19 to Jason Ave NE/CR 35
 Background
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Driver’s background checked for sexual or
physical misconduct.
 DWI
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Check
/ Driver Disqualifications
Latest regulation adopts all CDL DWI regs
Conviction of DWI results in 5-yr disqualification
 Drivers
must notify employer of DWI, other
disqualifying offense, and moving violations
within ten days of conviction whether in
personal or district/company vehicles.
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Disqualification - Moving violations
 A person who sustains a conviction of a moving offense in
violation of chapter 169 within three years of the first of three
other moving offenses is precluded from operating a type III
school bus for one year from the date of the last conviction.
Example:
02-10-2007
11-21-2007
03-31-2008
06-10-2008
Speed
Speed
Speed
Disobey sign (triggering conviction)
Loss of Type III driving privileges for one (1) year from the last
conviction, eligible for reinstatement 06-11-2009
 Controlled
Substance / Alcohol Testing
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Drivers are subject to controlled substance /
alcohol testing if the employer has adopted
and implemented a policy that provides for
mandatory drug and alcohol testing of
applicants for operator positions and current
operators, in accordance with section 181.951,
subdivisions 2, 4, and 5.
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There are five types of testing: preemployment and random are the most
common; post-accident, reasonable suspicion,
and return-to-duty are the other three types of
test.
 All
school buses, including Type III vehicles,
must be inspected for roadworthiness each
day
 Requirement
is in effect whenever the
vehicle is used to transport student to or
from school and school-related activities
 Inspection
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consists of two components:
Inspection of the vehicle
Record of Inspection (form that remains with the
vehicle for a minimum of 24 hours)
 The
inspection is a critical piece of the
vehicle maintenance program
 Entire
inspection should take 5-7 minutes
each day
 Completed
inspections are valid for 24 hours
 Certain
conditions prohibit use of the vehicle
until repaired; know what they are
 Inspection
is not complete until the form is
signed and dated
Monticello district also requires this form for each vehicle use.
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Follow same process each inspection
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Changing process means missing something
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Complete paperwork
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Keep paperwork in vehicle so next driver sees status
of vehicle
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After under-the-hood check, proceed around vehicle
in counter-clockwise direction
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Check components, body damage, and anything out
of the ordinary
 Check
the oil
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Check daily prior to starting your vehicle
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Most vehicles will have the oil cap clearly marked
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The oil on the stick will indicate if the oil level is
low
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Fill with oil to the designated “full” line if it is
low
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Never leave the garage if your oil level is too
low
 Check
other fluids, including power steering,
coolant, and washer fluid
 Be sure to check under vehicle for leaks
Clockwise from left:
coolant, power
steering, power
steering fluid level,
and washer fluid.
 When
checking alternator, jiggle it to see if
it’s firmly mounted and fastened
 Look carefully at belts and hoses to see
frays, cracks, and bulges
 The
stick points to
water pump
 Water pumps are
difficult to see
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If water pump is bad, it
will leak. Look under
vehicle for leaks
 Adjust
and clean mirrors
 Check
fuel cap to see it is
securely closed
 All
doors, including ones
not in use, must open freely
and properly.
 Check
tire tread depth: Front tire must be 4/32
and rear tires must be 2/32
 Low tread in only one spot does not disqualify tire
Edge of coin to
top of head 4/32”
 When
in doubt,
use a quarter
to check tread
 Irregular
tire wear will be evident when
checked daily
 Worn tires create balance and alignment
problems
 If
possible, check that lug nuts are tight
and secure
 Check
seatbelts – all not just driver’s
 Check mirror adjustment and clean windows
 Check wiper operation and washer fluid
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Check defrost and heater fans
 Check
all gauges, lights, and signals
 Check steering play (10 either way)
Check horn (actually beep it)
 Check headlight and taillight operation
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Must be lit when students are on the vehicle, so when operating a vehicles with
daytime running lights, use the switch to operate the tail lights.
Check fuel level; tank should be half full
 Check brake pressure
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Upon starting vehicle, brake light comes on for a few seconds,
and will go out on its own when everything works.
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If indicator light remains on, check further. A yellow light means
proceed with caution; a red light means “Help!” immediately.
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The same is true of a vehicle with anti-lock brakes.
 CRITICAL
FACTOR
There can be no loose, unsecured items in the vehicle,
including coffee cups, trash cans, first aid kits, stools or
benches, kleenix boxes, or sports equipment.
Everything in the vehicle, with the exception of what
comes with the students, must be securely and legally
fastened.
 Check
vehicle for overall cleanliness
 Mechanical
problems discovered during the
pre-trip inspection should be repaired by
maintenance personnel.
 Problems
must be noted on the inspection
form and reported to appropriate personnel.
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The inspection form must be complete and signed.
Remember all Type IIIs must have a current, completed,
signed pre-trip form in the vehicle at all times it is being
operated.
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While completing your pre-trip inspection ensure all items
are checked using your pre-trip inspection report form. If
you discover a missing required inspection item return to
that item and check it.
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Contact your supervisor if you don’t find pre-trip forms in
the school bus or are having difficulty completing it.
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Not completing a pre-trip form will result in a citation being
issued by law enforcement to the driver of the Type III school
bus.
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Pre-trip demonstrations on the specific vehicle can be
arranged by contacting Hoglund Transportation, 295-3604.
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First Aid Kit containing synthetic vinyl (non-latex) gloves
Body Fluid Clean-Up Kit (once opened, must be replaced)
Charged Fire Extinguisher (must be in the green zone)
Triangles
Seat Belt Cutter (recommend putting the cutters on the key
chain so it is easily found when needed)
Body fluid
clean up
Triangles
First
Aid Kit
Charged Fire
Extinguisher
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The equipment must be properly secured
 Some
Type III seat backs are high and can hide
students and items.
 Check the vehicle for students and their
belongings prior to leaving the vehicle for the
night.
 Air
bag technology has improved over the
years, however air bags can still present a
significant danger to students
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It is recommended students avoid riding in the
front passenger seat of a Type III school bus
until they are twelve years of age and/or adult
size
 Students
must never be in the Type III
school bus while it is being fueled. There
are no exceptions to this rule
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Control behavior by communicating the rules
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Stay seated
Stay buckled
Face forward
Do not distract the driver
Deal with misconduct by
stopping if necessary;
control the behavior,
then proceed
Contact supervisor if
necessary
Do not allow bad behavior to go unchecked: know
district/company policy and ask for help
Put safety first for all students that ride the Type III school bus
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Special needs students may not fully understand all the rules.
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When routines change, some special needs students will not understand or
cope well with the change.
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Questions regarding a particular special needs student may best be
answered by their parent, guardian, or teacher.
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Some special needs students with behavioral disorders may require assigned
seats and closer attention then other students.
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Younger students my not say anything
even when having some difficulty on the bus.
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Always check tie-down devices are
secured before leaving the student
pick up location.
Proper tie-down device use
demonstrations are available.
Contact Hoglund Transportation
at 295.3604.
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Carry the driver license while driving.
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Keep a current/signed/completed pre-trip inspection form in the
vehicle for the current day of operation.
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State law requires seat belt use at all times when operating the Type
III school bus.
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Signal all turns and lane changes.
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Stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Railroad crossings in MONTICELLO are exempt for all buses. Type III
drivers are not required to stop at ANY railroad crossings in the state.
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Operate the vehicle with due care in consideration of traffic and road
conditions . This may require you to drive slower than posted speed
limits to ensure student safety.
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Ensure all required safety equipment is present when transporting
students.
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Only emergency stops are permitted on interstate highways. If
necessary to stop, exit the freeway/highway before stopping.
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Ensure compliance with local school bus safety policies adopted by
your district.
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The driver of a Type III school bus shall not load or
unload in a vehicular traffic lane, or on the shoulder, but
is restricted to curb, non-traffic side (normal parking
lane), off street loading areas, driveways, yard service,
and other areas to avoid any hazardous conditions
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The Type III school bus driver shall not load or unload in
the right hand lane of the roadway, designated right
turn lane, or lane immediately adjacent to a designated
turn lane
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The driver of a Type III school bus shall place the
transmission in “park” while loading or unloading of
students is occurring.
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The driver of a Type III school bus shall not load or
unload so that a pupil has to cross the road except
where not possible or impractical, then the driver
shall personally escort the pupil across the road.
When escorting a pupil across the road the driver
must stop the motor, remove the ignition key, set
the parking brake and ensure the vehicle is
rendered immobile
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State law requires seatbelt usage of all
passengers riding in the school bus when
seatbelts have been installed by the
manufacturer of the vehicle
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New 2009 Regulation requires more students to
use car seats (age and height restriction)
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There are numerous child safety restraint systems being
used throughout the industry. Consult the manufacturers
recommendations or a supervisor for the particular child
safety restraint system being used by your district / carrier
for proper installation and usage.
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If a car seat is present in the vehicle, the driver must
ensure it’s proper securement, even if the car seat will not
be used. We recommend removing them from the vehicle
if not using them.
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Installing a Car Seat
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View the video found at
http://www.edmunds.com/advice/womenfamilies/articles/104581/article.html#
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Other videos are available on you tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8gU9zzCGA8
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For a live demonstration, contact the Monticello Fire Department
for resources, or contact Jami at Hoglund Transportation
Be sure to follow manufacturer’s guidelines and instructions
Check that the car seat and child are a good fit
Remember, if the car seat is in the vehicle it MUST be
properly belted as if it were to be used. Best advice for
those not needing car seats: leave the car seat in the
garage.
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Most important step: use body weight to get the car seat
as snugly fitted as possible.
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Seatbelts must be used properly
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Make sure the child is in a restraint or car seat
if one is required.
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The belt must be low and firmly across the lap
for students and adults.
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The belt must cross the body from hip to
shoulder – even if the person is
uncomfortable. Placing the shoulder
harness behind the back or under the
armpit WILL result in serious injury
(including decapitation) or death in a
motor vehicle collision. REQUIRE riders to
use the seatbelt as indicated in the diagram.
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Wheel Chair Securement
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Inspecting a lift, when present, is part of the pre-trip inspection. It MUST work if
using the vehicle, even if it will not be used during the particular trip.
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Wheel chair locks must be used when the chair is on the lift and once it reaches
its ride location.
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Tie down straps must be fastened to the frame of the chair and not the wheels or
any other detachable or loose portion.
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Do not allow the straps to conform to the shape of the wheel chair or student or
bend around any object like a foot rest or the wheel. The straps bear the most
weight when they without interference between the wheelchair and the bus.
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Lapbelts across the student are required.
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Always place the wheelchair in a forwardfacing position, NEVER, EVER sideways.
Wheelchairs are the primary mode of transport on the school bus for many
children with special needs. They have not been developed as safety
restraint devices, however, and are not currently subjected to any crashtesting requirements. Research, (2-5) nevertheless, has provided a basis
for recommendations concerning occupant securement for a wheelchairdependent child and a child with special needs who is transported on a
school bus:
1. Any child who can assist with transfer or be "reasonably" moved from a
wheelchair, stroller, or special seating device to the original
manufacurer's forward-facing vehicle seat equipped with dynamically
tested occupant restraints or be "reasonably" moved to a child car seat
complying with FMVSS 213 requirement should be so transferred for
transportation to and from school. The unoccupied wheelchair also
should be secured adequately in the vehicle(6) to prevent it from
becoming a dangerous projectile in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
and exposure to intense heat.
2. Passenger seats that have a child safety seat or restraint system attached
thereto should have a reinforced frame and meet the requirements of
FMVSS 208 (occupant crash protection), FMVSS 209 (seat belt assemblies),
and FMVSS 210 (seat belt anchorages).
3. All child safety seats or restraint systems used for transportation in any
school bus by children who weigh less than 50 lb should meet the
requirements of FMVSS 213.
4. Child safety seats or restraint systems must be secured to the bus seat in
a manner prescribed and approved by the manufacturer.
5. Car safety seats used to transport children weighing less than 20 lb should
be attached to the school bus seat in a rearward- facing position.
6. Occupied wheelchair(s) should be secured in a forward- facing position.
7. Three-wheeled, cart-type units and other wheelchair/ stroller-type
devices should not be permitted for occupied transport in a school bus
unless results of impact tests demonstrate their ability to be secured
under impact loading conditions. Any wheel- chair or stroller-type unit
designed and approved by a manufacturer for transportation must be
used according to manufacturer's instructions.
8. Wheelchairs should be secured with fastening devices that are attached
to the floor. Fastening devices should attach to the wheelchair at four
points and must have demonstrated capabilities for restraining the
wheelchair during frontal impact with force conditions of 30 mph and
20g. The wheelchair securement system must not apply restraint to the
wheelchair through the occupant and should attach to the frame of the
wheelchair rather than to the wheels.
9. Any occupied wheelchairs should be secured with four-point tie-down
devices. These tie-down systems should be dynamically tested with a
male dummy at the 50th percentile or with a dummy at the appropriate
size for the type of wheelchair necessary.
10. Lap boards or metal or plastic trays attached to the wheelchair or to
adaptive equipment should be removed and secured separately for
transport.
11. An occupant restraint system that has been tested at 30 mph and 20g
force conditions and that includes upper torso restraint (ie, shoulder
harness) and lower torso restraint (ie, lap belt over pelvis) should be
provided for each wheelchair-seated occupant.
12. Any liquid oxygen transported in a school bus should be securely
mounted and fastened to prevent damage and exposure to intense heat.
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The information about wheelchairs in the slides numbered 62, 63, and 64
are taken from an online and print publication, School Transportation
News, from an article presented by the AMERICAN ACADEMY OF
PEDIATRICS, Committee on School Health and Committee on Injury and
Poison Prevention. The article is titled "School Bus Transportation
of Children With Special Needs“ and is an excellent article in its
entirety.
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View the article at
http://www.stnonline.com/stn/industryresources/pediatricians/aap_spe
cneeds.htm
Committee on School Health and Committee on Injury and Poison Prevention, American Academy of
Pediatrics. “School Bus Transportation of Children With Special Needs,” © 1996. STNOnline.com.
STN Media Co, Article Posting Undated.
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Plan evacuations for your Type III school bus
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Make sure the students know all the exits and how to use them
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Keep a list of contact names and phone numbers in case of a
mechanical problem
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Make sure all students are dressed for inclement weather in case
your Type III school bus is unable to provide a proper shelter until
help arrives
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Plan your route before you leave
to avoid an emergency situation
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Make sure that all safety
equipment is available if needed
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What constitutes an emergency?
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Fire or risk of fire
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Vehicle stopped in an unsafe location
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Vehicle in a precarious position that threatens to worsen
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Other situations (driver makes the call)
Keeping students inside the vehicle is often best.
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In some cases, the surroundings can pose greater risk to students – as in the
case of dangling electrical wires, passing traffic, and weather conditions
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The inside of the vehicle is a controlled
space and no one will wander away from
safety
Always call for help.
Be sure to indicate whether
students have sustained injuries
when calling.
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Fuel at Hoglund Transportation
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Hoglund Transportation is located east of McDonalds and Super America on
Oakwood Drive
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The fuel pump is through the gates on the right side of the driveway
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Fuel pump open from 5:30 am until midnight
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Use pump 4
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Using the box that looks like an ATM machine in the center of the fuel
pumps, enter the following information:
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Vehicle number (Begins with the three-digit district id and ends with the vehicle number.
Vehicle 1 would be identified as 8821.)
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Vehicle Mileage (Be accurate. The mileage drives the routine maintenance.)
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Employee Number (882 for all district employees.)
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Pump number – always 4 for district vehicles
Lift lever at pump and fuel the vehicle. NEVER “top off” the vehicle. The
pump is set to stop at the appropriate level.
Never, ever fuel with students in the vehicle. Fueling with
students aboard is unlawful.
 Cellular
phone use prohibited
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A school bus driver may not operate a school
bus or Type III while communicating over or
otherwise operating a cellular phone, whether
hand-held or hands free, when in motion.
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Effective for Type III school bus on 08-01-08
 There
is a cell phone provided in each
district vehicle for use when the vehicle is
stopped and secured properly.
 Elaine
 Judy
 Jim
DeWenter: 272-2015
Suedbeck: 272-2004
Johnson: 272-2000
 Athletics:
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Lisa Johnson: 272-3101
Sherry Holmgren: 272-3103
 Special
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Education:
Kim Landecker: 272-3018
Laura Woodward: 272-2053
Monticello School District
thanks you for your time and attention!
Includes Pre-Trip Procedures
*information provided by the entities appearing above