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AVOIDING DRIVER AT-FAULT SCHOOL BUS COLLISIONS
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SCHOOL BUS DRIVER COLLISIONS
Top causes: Failure to yield Driver inattention Following too close Improper backing
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FAILURE TO YIELD
MakeCompleteStops
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FAILURE TO YIELD
LookBothWays
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FAILURE TO YIELD
Check:
Mirrors
Mirrors
Mirrors
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FAILURE TO YIELD
Check Crosswalks
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DRIVER INATTENTION
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DRIVER INATTENTION
LookAhead
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DRIVER INATTENTION
Scan
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DRIVER INATTENTION
RadioOnlyWhenNecessary
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DRIVER INATTENTION
Prevent Preoccupation
Kids, home, to do list
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FOLLOWING TOO CLOSE
Leave EnoughRoom
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FOLLOWING TOO CLOSE
PayAttention In Convoys
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FOLLOWING TOO CLOSE
Be Defensive:ScanAnd Plan
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IMPROPER BACKING
LookBeforeBacking
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IMPROPER BACKING
Use your mirrorsFight complacencyBack as a last resortCall for assistance
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OTHER BUS COLLISIONS
Speeding
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OTHER BUS COLLISIONS
Right AndLeft Turns
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OTHER BUS COLLISIONS
LaneChanges
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OTHER BUS COLLISIONS
DrivingInThe Dark
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OTHER BUS COLLISIONS
Unfamiliar Locations
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OTHER BUS COLLISIONS
ParkingLots
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SUMMARY
Four top causes of driver at-fault collisions Failure to yield, Driver inattention, Following too close and Improper backing.
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SUMMARY
Avoid collisions Use extra caution and proper
following distance Focus attention on roadway Be aware of surroundings
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SUMMARY
Other reasons for collisions: Speeding Improper turns/lane changes Driving too fast in the dark
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EVALUATION
1. Name the top four causes of driver at-fault collisions
Failure to yieldDriver inattentionFollowing too closeImproper backing
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EVALUATION
2. Name four ways to avoid failure to yield accidents
Make complete stopsLook both waysCheck mirrorsCheck crosswalks
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EVALUATION
3. What are four ways to keep attention on the roadway?
Look aheadScanLimit radio useDon’t fixate
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EVALUATION
4. List three techniques for proper following distance.
1 second/10 ft. of length ruleConvoy etiquetteScan
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EVALUATION
5. Describe five safe backing maneuvers
LookCheck mirrorsFight complacencyBack as a last resortAsk for help
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EVALUATION
6. Name two other driver at-fault collisions
SpeedingTurningLane changesDriving in the darkUnfamiliar locationsParking lots