Da Kozmoz Driving

Описание: This video from Da Kozmoz Driving @schoolbusdriver Podcast Episode 2 Pilot discusses essential procedures and safety tips for school bus drivers, focusing on student pickup and drop-off, trip planning, and other critical safety considerations.

Here's a breakdown of the key topics:

• Student Pickup Procedure (0:32-2:46): The hosts detail the steps for a safe student pickup, emphasizing the importance of:
• Activating the master flasher (0:45) which enables amber warning lights, red warning lights, the stop sign, and the crossing arm. Failure to use it can lead to losing endorsements (1:08).
• Turning on amber warning lights 300 feet before the stop (1:27).
• Approaching cautiously, pulling close to the curb, and stopping 10 feet from the bus stop (1:33).
• Putting the bus in neutral, applying the parking brake, and opening the service door to activate red warning lights and the stop sign (1:50).
• Motioning children to enter and ensuring they wear seat belts (2:00).
• Deactivating warning lights and the stop sign by closing the door, then signaling, putting the bus in drive, releasing the brake, and scanning before merging into traffic (2:18).

• Student Drop-off Procedure (4:23-6:13): The process for dropping off students mirrors the pickup, with specific instructions for students crossing the street:
• Follow similar initial steps for approach, stopping, and activating warning lights and stop sign (4:27).
• Scan mirrors for traffic and signal children to exit (4:53).
• For children crossing the street, instruct them to make eye contact at the left front headlight and wait for a downward "scoop" motion signal (5:01) to ensure drivers don't misinterpret it as a "go ahead" wave (5:26).
• Ensure all children are safely on sidewalks before closing the door, deactivating lights, and merging back into traffic (5:47).

• Improper Driver Training and Awareness (6:23-8:29): The hosts highlight shortcomings in standard driver's education regarding interactions with commercial motor vehicles:
• The importance of the "scoop" signal for crossing children is not taught (6:23).
• Many drivers don't know they must stop for a school bus stop sign (6:58) or understand the purpose of amber warning lights (7:49).

• Trip Planning (8:40-14:03): The video emphasizes proper trip planning as crucial for safety and efficiency:
• An anecdote is shared about a driver avoiding an unsafe drop-off across four lanes by re-routing (8:40).
• Dry runs are recommended to identify and avoid problematic stops (9:47).
• Trip planning helps prevent tail swing issues (10:08), which refer to the 1-5 feet swing of the bus's rear when turning (10:24).
• It's essential for navigating tight turns and avoiding double-parked cars in city driving (11:13).
• Good communication with dispatchers is key (12:18) to find alternative routes or adjust drop-off locations (12:06).
• Proper trip planning includes planning for weather, traffic, stop order, and scheduling (12:27).
• Fuel management is also a part of proper trip planning (12:47), as insufficient fuel can lead to "double back" situations, wasting time and fuel, and increasing driver stress (13:30).

• Random Drug Tests and Health Concerns (15:13-16:57):
• Drivers are warned that despite marijuana being legal in some states, it is not legal for CDL holders (15:20) and will result in failing random drug tests (15:43).
• The hosts advocate for random blood pressure checks (15:55) for drivers, arguing it's a more critical safety concern than drug tests, as high blood pressure can lead to strokes or fainting behind the wheel (16:09).

• Safe Start Procedure (17:00-17:42):
• A demonstration of checking seatbelts for secure mounting, proper latch adjustment, and no rips or frays (17:06).
• The safe start procedure involves ensuring the bus is in park, turning the key one click forward, waiting for the ABS light to come on and go off, and then starting the bus (17:23).