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2.  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. School Bus Drivers Inservice 2011-12 2

3.  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. School Bus Drivers Inservice 2011-12 3

4.  Visual―taking your eyes off the road.  Manual―taking hands off the wheel.  Cognitive―not focusing on task at hand. School Bus Drivers Inservice 2011-12 4

5.  Limit interaction with passengers.  Avoid talking while driving.  Avoid taking your eyes off the road.  Both hands on the wheel. School Bus Drivers Inservice 2011-125

6.  90% of reaction time depends on vision.  Senses compromised after sundown.  Increased risk of drowsiness. School Bus Drivers Inservice 2011-126

7. 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. School Bus Drivers Inservice 2011-12 7 Miles per hour (MPH)Feet per second 1014.7 2536.7 4058.7 5580.7 6088.0

8.  Different procedures may apply.  Utilize sources of information regarding procedures. o Supervisor o Driver Handbook o District Policies o Driver Trainer o Dispatcher School Bus Drivers Inservice 2011-128

9.  Flashlight,  Narrative or map,  Paperwork,  Winter supplies; i.e. ice scraper, blanket,  Bus equipment; chains, garbage bags. School Bus Drivers Inservice 2011-129

10.  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. School Bus Drivers Inservice 2011-12 10

11.  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. School Bus Drivers Inservice 2011-12 11

12.  Driver fatigue.  Driving distracted.  Night driving.  Safe following distance.  Field trip preparation.  Evacuation review and procedures. School Bus Drivers Inservice 2011-1212

13. 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. School Bus Drivers Inservice 2011-12 13

14. 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. School Bus Drivers Inservice 2011-1214