1. Chapter 392-144 WAC SCHOOL BUS DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS 1

2. Overview Minimum years of driving experience to become a school bus driver Reasons a bus driver’s authorization can be revoked Professional misconduct 2

3. Summary Five years of driving experience is required. Revoked authorization results if: –Three or more speeding tickets or –Other specific traffic convictions 3

4. Summary Professional misconduct can impact your authorization. 4

5. Evaluation 1.Explain the minimum number of years driving experience a person needs prior to becoming a school bus driver. A minimum of five (5) years 5

6. Evaluation 2.Li st five reasons a school bus driver’s authorization would be revoked. Three or more speeding tickets Hit and run Vehicular assault Vehicular homicide Driving while intoxicated Physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated Negligent driving (first degree) Any plea in court in an alcohol related driving infraction 6

7. Evaluation 3.Describe professional misconduct. Misconduct which endangers the educational welfare and/or safety of students, teachers, school bus drivers or other colleagues 7