Entry-Level Driver Training (School Bus Endorsement): Vehicle Orientation

Entry-Level Driver Training (School Bus Endorsement): Vehicle Orientation

Course Length: 39 minutes

Intended Audience: School bus drivers who are applying for an initial commercial driver's license (CDL) or drivers upgrading their current CDL.

Overview: As a school bus driver, you will be operating some of the largest vehicles on the road, which also makes them some of the safest vehicles on the road. Being familiar with the size and layout of the vehicle and how to set up and operate its various components are all critical to safety. Every model of vehicle is unique and ranges in size from 11 to 78 (or more) passengers.

Entry-Level Driver Training (School Bus Endorsement): Vehicle Orientation is designed to help CDL drivers obtaining a school endorsement become oriented with common physical and operational features among most school buses - features that you must be familiar with before getting behind the wheel.

Objectives:

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Describe the basic physical and operational characteristics of common types of school buses
• Describe all major vehicle components and their characteristics, including tires, mirrors, lights, steering wheel, windshield and wipers, engine, electrical system, and brake system
• Explain techniques for proper seat and mirror adjustments

Outline

The J. J. Keller Entry-Level Driver Training (School Bus Endorsement): Vehicle Orientation covers the following topics:

Introduction

• Introduction
• What You'll Learn

Vehicle Size and Configuration

• Vehicle Size and Configuration
• Four Types
  • Type A - Cutaway Van
  • Type B - Integrated/Conventional
  • Type C - Conventional
  • Type D - Transit
• School Activity Buses
• Knowing Your Vehicle and the Space Around It

Knowing the Weight

Ground and Overhead Clearance

• Ground Clearance
• Overhead Clearance

Rear Overhang and Tail Swing

• Rear Overhang
• Tail Swing

Reference-Point Driving

• Reference-Point Driving
• Establishing a Reference Point

Wheels, Rims, and Tires

• Wheels, Rims, and Tires
• Reading a Tire
• Steer Tires

Mirrors

The Driver's Seat

Windshield and Wipers

Lighting and Reflective Tape

Engine Compartment

• Engine Compartment
• Engine in Front
• Engine in Rear

Electrical System

• Electrical System
• Switches/buttons/knobs
• Other controls
• Indicator Lights (Tell-Tales)
• Dials
• Other

Brake System

• Brake System
• Antilock Braking System (ABS)
  • How ABS Benefits You
  • Braking with ABS
  • ABS Safety Reminders

Conclusion

• Summary

Regulations Covered: 49 CFR Appendix D to Part 380 - School Bus Endorsement Training Curriculum

Copyright Date: 2023

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