Upload
jeffry-dickerson
View
218
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 1
AVOIDING DRIVER AT-FAULT SCHOOL BUS COLLISIONS
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 2
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER COLLISIONS
Top causes: Failure to yield Driver inattention Following too close Improper backing
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 3
FAILURE TO YIELD
MakeCompleteStops
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 4
FAILURE TO YIELD
LookBothWays
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 5
FAILURE TO YIELD
Check:
Mirrors
Mirrors
Mirrors
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 6
FAILURE TO YIELD
Check Crosswalks
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 7
DRIVER INATTENTION
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 8
DRIVER INATTENTION
LookAhead
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 9
DRIVER INATTENTION
Scan
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 10
DRIVER INATTENTION
RadioOnlyWhenNecessary
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 11
DRIVER INATTENTION
Prevent Preoccupation
Kids, home, to do list
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 12
FOLLOWING TOO CLOSE
Leave EnoughRoom
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 13
FOLLOWING TOO CLOSE
PayAttention In Convoys
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 14
FOLLOWING TOO CLOSE
Be Defensive:ScanAnd Plan
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 15
IMPROPER BACKING
LookBeforeBacking
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 16
IMPROPER BACKING
Use your mirrorsFight complacencyBack as a last resortCall for assistance
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 17
OTHER BUS COLLISIONS
Speeding
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 18
OTHER BUS COLLISIONS
Right AndLeft Turns
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 19
OTHER BUS COLLISIONS
LaneChanges
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 20
OTHER BUS COLLISIONS
DrivingInThe Dark
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 21
OTHER BUS COLLISIONS
Unfamiliar Locations
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 22
OTHER BUS COLLISIONS
ParkingLots
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 23
SUMMARY
Four top causes of driver at-fault collisions Failure to yield, Driver inattention, Following too close and Improper backing.
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 24
SUMMARY
Avoid collisions Use extra caution and proper
following distance Focus attention on roadway Be aware of surroundings
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 25
SUMMARY
Other reasons for collisions: Speeding Improper turns/lane changes Driving too fast in the dark
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 26
EVALUATION
1. Name the top four causes of driver at-fault collisions
Failure to yieldDriver inattentionFollowing too closeImproper backing
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 27
EVALUATION
2. Name four ways to avoid failure to yield accidents
Make complete stopsLook both waysCheck mirrorsCheck crosswalks
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 28
EVALUATION
3. What are four ways to keep attention on the roadway?
Look aheadScanLimit radio useDon’t fixate
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 29
EVALUATION
4. List three techniques for proper following distance.
1 second/10 ft. of length ruleConvoy etiquetteScan
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 30
EVALUATION
5. Describe five safe backing maneuvers
LookCheck mirrorsFight complacencyBack as a last resortAsk for help
School Bus Driver Inservice 2015-16 31
EVALUATION
6. Name two other driver at-fault collisions
SpeedingTurningLane changesDriving in the darkUnfamiliar locationsParking lots