School Bus Drivers / CDL
School Bus Driver Training Resources
DMV/Commercial Drivers License
- NCDMV/NCPTA Recommended Process for School Bus Driver Certification
- NC DMV School Bus Driver Training Presentation
- North Carolina Physical Performance Standards for School Bus Drivers DRAFT 10/10/14
(draft received from DMV by State Superintendent to share with LEAs) - North Carolina Administrative Code - School Bus and Traffic Safety (full site or direct link to chapter)
- Handbook
for School Bus Drivers / DMV License Processes
- HAZMAT ENDORSEMENT - Security Threat Assessment
- Public
School Employee Exemption from HAZMAT Endorsement Requirement
- School Bus Driver Certification for Activity Bus Drivers
School Bus Operations – BULLYING
- National Bullying Curriculum, US Dept of Education, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools. Includes PowerPoint, Instructor Notes, Posters, Palm Cards for Drivers
- A Clip from Piers Morgan tonight. Commentary on the bullied school bus monitor.
School Bus Operations – Railroad Crossing Safety
- School bus driver training video - DRIVE SMART, ARRIVE SAFE (18 minute WMV file)
a product of Operation Lifesaver International - NC Operation Livesaver School Bus / Train Crash. Download 654 MB MOV file (requires QuickTime, 5 minute video) or click HERE for YouTube Video.
School Bus Operations – Passenger Stops / Stop Arm Violations
- Your School Bus Passenger Stop (6 minute WMV file)
- Stoparm Violation - Near Miss in WV (45 second WMV file)
- North Carolina Illegal Stop Arm Passing Resources
- Stop Arm Cameras in North Carolina
- CNN News Story – Paula Zahn Now (9 minute WMV file)
School Bus Operations - Security
- School Bus Explosion Video (30 second WMV file)
- School Bus First Observer is a Security training program for the school bus industry.
Visit the SchoolBus First Observer Training Center
Other Resources
- School Bus ROADeo – Annual Driving Competition for School Bus Drivers
- NASDPTS Route Hazard Report A report explaining the need to document and share hazardous situations on school bus routes
- Transportation of Children with Special Needs
- Video of 2012 Charlotte School Bus Fire
- SCHOOL BUS SAFETY MINUTES. &
These lessons were designed to be usable by school bus drivers in talking to the students on their bus - for example, in the extra time they might spend on the bus in the morning after arriving at school. The document contains nine lessons, each of which can be taught in a short period of time by school bus drivers, teachers, principals, etc.
CDL / Drug and Alcohol Testing
- Federal CDL Regulations - Controlled Substance Abuse Testing
- DOT Random Drug and Alcohol Testing - Best Practices