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Burning sensation in eyes.Eyes feeling heavy, trouble focusing.Muscles twitching, back tension.Yawning.Wandering, disconnected thoughts.Heavy limbs, numbness or tingling.Breathing becomes shallow.

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Major contributor to accidents.NHTSA estimates at least 21% of

accidents involve some form of inattention.

In 2009, nearly 5,474 deaths attributed to accidents that involved distracted driving, and 448,000 were injured in crashes that involved districted driving.

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Visual―taking your eyes off the road.

Manual―taking hands off the wheel.

Cognitive―not focusing on task at hand.

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Limit interaction with passengers.

Avoid talking while driving.

Avoid taking your eyes off the road.

Both hands on the wheel.

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90% of reaction time depends on vision.

Senses compromised after sundown.

Increased risk of drowsiness.

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AVERAGE STOPPING DISTANCES

** Don’t forget wet surfaces can double your stopping distance and ice and snow can increase it by up to 10 times.

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Miles per hour (MPH) Feet per second

10 14.7

25 36.7

40 58.7

55 80.7

60 88.0

Different procedures may apply.Utilize sources of information

regarding procedures.o Supervisoro Driver Handbooko District Policieso Driver Trainero Dispatcher

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Flashlight,

Narrative or map,

Paperwork,

Winter supplies; i.e. ice scraper,

blanket,

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Introduce yourself to the coach or chaperone.

Ask about special routing requests/directions.

Store luggage in appropriate compartments.

Double check that compartment doors are secured.

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Reviews required per WAC 392-145-080(6):

o Emergency exits; keeping clear, proper use.

o Bus controls; ignition, parking brake.

o Bus equipment; fire extinguisher, first aid,

reflectors, seatbelt cutter.

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Driver fatigue.

Driving distracted.

Night driving.

Safe following distance.

Field trip preparation.

Evacuation review and procedures.School Bus Drivers Inservice 2011-

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1. Name three driving hazards that a trip driver might face.

2. List where a driver might find the special procedures for a trip.

3. List three items from the Emergency Review List that should be discussed with the passengers.

4. List three strategies/ideas on how to quickly and safely evacuate a school bus in an emergency situation.

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1. Driver fatigue; distracted driving; night driving.

2. Supervisor; driver handbook; district policies; driver trainer, dispatcher.

3. Doors; windows; roof hatches; parking brake; fire extinguisher, first aid kit; reflectors; seat belt cutter.

4. Use all exits if possible; exit in an orderly fashion; leave personal items behind; remain calm; no pushing or shoving.

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