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Regularly scheduled training at one virtual location. Seating is first come first served. State certified instructors of the appropriate class join virtually to provide presence.
Sharing the training load!
in the presence of...
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Let's first address the elephant in the room.
Q: Is virtual classroom training accepted?
A: Absolutely, for over 5 years now. Click here to see for yourself.
School + SPAB
[Combined Curriculum]
All classroom instruction is given from the latest edition of the Instructor's Manual for California's Bus Driver's Training Course in the presence of a state certified instructor of the appropriate class, in compliance with federal and state regulations.
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In accordance with EC 40081 (c), all renewal classroom instruction must be given in the presence of a state certified instructor(s) of the appropriate class. Instructors throughout California can login to provide presence and send drivers as needed.
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RENEWAL UNITS
School Bus + SPAB Combo
U2 - Driver License & Special Certificate Requirements
U3 - Laws & Regulations on Bus Operation & Use
U5 – Defensive Driving
U6 – Advanced Defensive Driving Techniques
U7 – Passenger Loading & Unloading
U8 – Emergency Procedures
U10 – Activity Trips
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Are you a school bus driver instructor?
State certified instructors throughout California are working smarter by sharing the training load. You can simply join class virtually via computer or mobile device to provide presence. Send drivers as needed.
This in-service prepares and reminds activity trip drivers of their key responsibilities, common challenges, and effective communication with passengers. It helps drivers understand different situations and avoid typical mistakes for a safe and successful activity trip.
Activity Trips In-service
Mon 3/9 & 16
9:30-10:30
Total time: 1-hr.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Different situations to be aware of
Activity trip planning
Driver's responsibility
Communicating with passengers
Field trip arrival & return
Common mistakes to avoid
OBJECTIVES:
To explain the different situations a driver will encounter on a field trip
To help the driver understand the difference in the types of circumstances encountered.
To help drivers avoid common mistakes made on field trips
This in-service training is designed to remind drivers of techniques to use in navigating tight areas; corners, crowded loading zones, and narrow parking lots. Maneuvering a vehicle with a long wheelbase and significant overhang requires a shift in spatial awareness.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Pickup & Drop-off
Parking lots
Loading zones
OBJECTIVES:
Explain and reminder of turning points
Explain and remind of tail-swing and off tracking
Review turning zones, turning radius & blind spots
SCHOOL BUS & SPAB
Professional Driving Starts in the Mind
Reminders for professional drivers.
TOTAL TIME:
From 15-minutes to 1-hour depending on topic.
In-service training in provided in compliance with federal and state regulations. All training covers subjects directly related to driving and passenger safety. Based on material from the latest edition of the instructor's Manual and other sources directly related to the topic being presented. Check with your state certified instructor for a login link.
Close Area Maneuvering
Mon 3/9 & 16
10:45-11:15
Total time: 30-mins.
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We provide the high-quality instruction and everything else. State instructors provide presence.
Review the classroom rules prior to attending the virtual classroom. Use a computer or mobile device to log into the virtual classroom.
Small groups can be set up in an office using a computer with audio/video setup. Larger groups can be set up in a training room. An instructor of the appropriate class may need to be in the physical classroom depending on the size and our ability to monitor. Prior arrangement should be made.
