Bus Driver
Classroom Hours
Classroom hours for bus driver training consists of:
- Orientation
- Log book training
- Special features of the bus with a focus on passenger safety
- Hazards, emergency truck maneuvers and accidents emphasis on entering/exiting roadways
- Vehicle inspection and brake inspection check
- City, night driving and extreme weather while keeping the of passengers safety in mind
Other coverages:
- Vehicle start up, shut down and operation
- Basic safe driving techniques
- Speed and space management
- Picking up and dropping off passengers in a safe manner
- Making turns, backing, parking
- Communicating with others on the road
Bus Driver
Field Training
Field training hours for bus driver training consists of:
- Vehicle pre-trip inspection
- Maneuvers needed to pass the MA State Police CDL Skills Exam
Once the student feels confident and the Instructor feels that the student is handling the equipment properly, the student then moves out onto the public roadways to complete their bus driving course.
