Da Kozmoz Driving

Описание: This video, "Da Kozmoz Driving @schoolbusdriver Podcast Episode 3," hosted by "School Bus Driver" and "Judo the Driver," discusses 21 essential driver safety tips for school bus operators (0:32). Click on the link below to order the book and follow along 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇ive partnered with Amazon to create this great book for you guys and i an affiliate, so check it out #blackfriday

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Here's a summary of the key safety tips:

• Bus On, Lights On (0:46): Emphasizes ensuring all lights, especially clearance and parking lights, are fully on, as automatic settings on new buses may not activate all lights (1:06-2:00).
• Always Secure Your Bus (2:33): Proper use of the parking brake and turning the steering wheel towards the curb when parked on an incline or decline to prevent rolling (2:37-2:57).
• Exit the Bus Properly (3:12): Maintain three points of contact (two hands on rails, feet on stairs) when exiting to prevent injuries and potential test failure (3:17-3:46).
• Lights You Can Touch Cannot Be Combined During Pre-Trip Inspection (3:48): Separately check lights that can be touched (e.g., turn signals, brake lights), while lights that cannot be touched (e.g., clearance, amber/red warning lights) can be checked in pairs (3:53-4:23).
• Know Your Placard's Location and Information (4:27): Be familiar with the GVW, GVWR, tire pressure PSI, and student capacity found on the placard, typically above the driver's seat (4:30-5:14).
• Always Say "Indicator" During Indicator Light Check (5:44): When checking the dashboard and monitor indicator lights during pre-trip inspection, explicitly state "indicator" before the light name to differentiate from the external lights (5:51-6:57).
• Learn the Bus Key Movements for a Successful Pre-Trip Inspection (6:59): Understand how to use auxiliary mode, disarm the student alarm, and proper key positioning for checking various systems (7:07-7:46).
• Disarm the Student Alarm After Applicant Light Check and Before Auxiliary Brake Test (7:51-7:58).
• Don't Run a Red Light on a Left Turn (8:02): Be mindful of stagnant green lights and be prepared to stop to avoid running a red light, especially during a test (8:06-8:53).
• Watch for Speed Limit Signs on Deceleration and Acceleration Ramps (8:55): If no sign is posted, do not exceed 15 mph, and adjust speed according to lane markings and traffic flow (9:00-9:51).
• Keep a Speed Cushion in Front of You (9:56): Maintain adequate following distance for commercial vehicles due to longer braking distances (9:59-10:17).
• If You Can't See the Wheels of the Vehicle in Front of You, You're Too Close (10:20): This indicates being closer than 10 feet, which is insufficient stopping distance (10:26-10:49).
• Coast and Cover Through Intersections (10:53): Release the accelerator and hover your foot over the brake to increase reaction distance (10:56-11:28).
• If a Ball Rolls into the Street, Expect a Child to Follow (11:30): Always anticipate children in such scenarios (11:36-12:41).
• Never Drive Through a Pile of Leaves (12:51): Children may be playing hidden within leaf piles (12:51-12:56).
• Be Careful of Tree Branches Poking in Your Bus Windows (12:56): Especially after rainfall, branches can be heavier and pose a risk to passengers if windows are down (13:07-13:34).
• Be Mindful of Your Braking Distance (13:39): Re-emphasizes the importance of knowing and accounting for the longer braking distance of a bus (13:41-13:43).
• Pay Attention to All Clearance Signs (13:45): Crucial for CDL drivers to avoid hitting underpasses (13:47-13:52).
• Don't Go Under an Underpass That's Not Tall Enough for Your Bus (14:12): Clearance heights vary by bus model and setup; drivers must know their bus's specific clearance (14:16-15:28).
• Always Put On Your Seatbelt Before You Start the Bus (15:44): This is an automatic fail on a driving test if not done (15:58-16:23).
• Make Sure Your Master Flasher Is Off at All Railroads (16:28): Leaving the master flasher on at a railroad crossing is a serious safety violation that can lead to license loss and fatal accidents (16:32-18:01).