PURPOSE
The Georgia Department of Education Pupil Transportation Division has sought to further pupil
transportation safety through school bus driver education programs throughout Georgia.
The selection of suitable employees must be followed by instruction and training to ensure the
employees will satisfactorily perform their duties in the manner expected. The Georgia
Department of Education’s driver training manual was developed to provide a comprehensive
course consistent with the goals of pupil transportation management to provide a safe, efficient
and dependable service. This curriculum handbook also seeks to promote uniformity of
instruction and the learning experience.
While allowing for flexibility for all school systems, you should completely familiarize yourself
with the course content so that you can customize the materials to satisfy local needs. Every
effort has been made to present a comprehensive coverage in this manual.
, Table of Contents
Section A A-1 – A-8
Requirements for Program
School System’s Responsibility
Driver Selection
Driver Responsibility
Section B B-1 – B-37
Instructional Strategies for the Bus Driver Trainer
Organizing the Learning Environment
Lesson Plan Preparation
Effective Delivery of the Lesson
Using Multiple Media
Power Point
Section C C-1 – C-118
Regular Transportation
Content Unit 1
Georgia Laws for School Bus Operation
Introduction
Review of Relevant Laws; Georgia 20 Code Section
Review of Relevant Laws; Georgia 40 Code Section
Review of Georgia Board of Education Rules
Content Unit 2
Traffic Control Devices Unit
Introduction
Traffic Signs
Traffic Signals
Roadway Markings
,Content Unit 3
Driving the Bus – Handling Characteristics
Velocity, Centrifugal Force, Inertia, and the School Bus
Effects of Friction and Gravity on Stopping a School Bus
Braking Distances
Mirror Adjustment
Driving the School Bus - - Basic Skills
Content Unit 4
Behind the Wheel Training Unit
Basic Skills
Intermediate Skills
Advance Skills
Turns
Content Unit 5
Driver Discourtesies, Errors and Violations
Content Unit 6
Loading and Unloading Unit
Introduction
Requirements for Stop Locations
Proper Use of Eight Light Warning System
Loading and Unloading Student; Highways, Surface Streets,
School Grounds and Turnaround
Content Unit 7
Pre-Trip Inspection
Introduction
General Inspection
Under-the-Hood Inspection
Outside-the-Bus Inspection
Interior Inspection
Road Check
, Content Unit 8
Post-Trip Inspection
Securing the Bus After the Route/Trip
Post-Trip Inspection
Post Run Segment Check
Content Unit 9
Railroad Grade Crossing Unit
Introduction
Procedures for Crossing at Grade
Problems at Railroad Grade Crossings
Content Unit 10
Accident Procedures Unit
Introduction
Accident Procedures
Content Unit 11
Emergency Evacuation
Reason’s for Actual Emergency Evacuation
Important Factors Pertaining to Evacuation Drills
Three Basic Types of Emergency Evacuation Drills
Content Unit 12
Mechanical Failure Procedures
Content Unit 13
Disabled Vehicle Warning Devices
Content Unit 14
Fire Extinguisher Procedures
The Georgia Department of Education Pupil Transportation Division has sought to further pupil
transportation safety through school bus driver education programs throughout Georgia.
The selection of suitable employees must be followed by instruction and training to ensure the
employees will satisfactorily perform their duties in the manner expected. The Georgia
Department of Education’s driver training manual was developed to provide a comprehensive
course consistent with the goals of pupil transportation management to provide a safe, efficient
and dependable service. This curriculum handbook also seeks to promote uniformity of
instruction and the learning experience.
While allowing for flexibility for all school systems, you should completely familiarize yourself
with the course content so that you can customize the materials to satisfy local needs. Every
effort has been made to present a comprehensive coverage in this manual.
, Table of Contents
Section A A-1 – A-8
Requirements for Program
School System’s Responsibility
Driver Selection
Driver Responsibility
Section B B-1 – B-37
Instructional Strategies for the Bus Driver Trainer
Organizing the Learning Environment
Lesson Plan Preparation
Effective Delivery of the Lesson
Using Multiple Media
Power Point
Section C C-1 – C-118
Regular Transportation
Content Unit 1
Georgia Laws for School Bus Operation
Introduction
Review of Relevant Laws; Georgia 20 Code Section
Review of Relevant Laws; Georgia 40 Code Section
Review of Georgia Board of Education Rules
Content Unit 2
Traffic Control Devices Unit
Introduction
Traffic Signs
Traffic Signals
Roadway Markings
,Content Unit 3
Driving the Bus – Handling Characteristics
Velocity, Centrifugal Force, Inertia, and the School Bus
Effects of Friction and Gravity on Stopping a School Bus
Braking Distances
Mirror Adjustment
Driving the School Bus - - Basic Skills
Content Unit 4
Behind the Wheel Training Unit
Basic Skills
Intermediate Skills
Advance Skills
Turns
Content Unit 5
Driver Discourtesies, Errors and Violations
Content Unit 6
Loading and Unloading Unit
Introduction
Requirements for Stop Locations
Proper Use of Eight Light Warning System
Loading and Unloading Student; Highways, Surface Streets,
School Grounds and Turnaround
Content Unit 7
Pre-Trip Inspection
Introduction
General Inspection
Under-the-Hood Inspection
Outside-the-Bus Inspection
Interior Inspection
Road Check
, Content Unit 8
Post-Trip Inspection
Securing the Bus After the Route/Trip
Post-Trip Inspection
Post Run Segment Check
Content Unit 9
Railroad Grade Crossing Unit
Introduction
Procedures for Crossing at Grade
Problems at Railroad Grade Crossings
Content Unit 10
Accident Procedures Unit
Introduction
Accident Procedures
Content Unit 11
Emergency Evacuation
Reason’s for Actual Emergency Evacuation
Important Factors Pertaining to Evacuation Drills
Three Basic Types of Emergency Evacuation Drills
Content Unit 12
Mechanical Failure Procedures
Content Unit 13
Disabled Vehicle Warning Devices
Content Unit 14
Fire Extinguisher Procedures
