Entry Level Driver Training

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New Bus Driver Training

Unit 1.1

Overview

General Orientation Items

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Class Schedule

• Unit 1: Introduction to course, Oklahoma traffic laws and bus regulations, Test 1
• Unit 2: Sound driving practices, Test 2
• Unit 3: Railroad crossing, emergency procedures, Test 3
• Unit 4: Student loading & discharging, Test 4
• You MUST attend all classroom sessions to complete all SDE certification requirements.�

General Orientation Items

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Class Attire

As we will be working on, in and around the commercial vehicles, you will need to come prepared in appropriate attire.

• No ripped, torn, loose clothing or skirts/dresses
• Closed toe shoes with a heel strap (No sandals or flip-flops)
• A Valid Driver License (CDL is not required yet)
• A positive attitude

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ACRONYMS

• CDL – Commercial Driver’s License
• CLP – Commercial License Permit
• SDE – State Department of Education
• IEP – Individual Education Program
• DPS – Department of Public Safety
• DOT – Department of Transportation
• DMV – Department of Motor Vehicles (DPS)
• ELDT – Entry Level Driver Training
• MVR – Motor Vehicle Record
• NHTSA – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• FMCSA – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Definitions

• School bus terminology:
• Function: used on regular basis for carrying students to & from school or related events.

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• Structural Design: 11 or more passenger, meeting Federal Motor Carrier Safety Standards applicable to school buses.

CDL Requirements

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• 18 Years of Age
• CLP – “P” passenger endorsement; “S” school bus endorsement; no air brake restrictions (check with your district)
• If insulin dependent – Annually Required to (within 45 days):

- Complete form

- Take to your doctor

- Get DOT physical

- Submit to Service Oklahoma

CDL Requirements

• Visual Acuity – 20/40 or better in each eye, or 20/40 or better in both eyes
• State employees can have 20/60 in each eye as long as they don’t drive for any non-state employers.

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Course Requirements

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• Attend all of the classroom sessions
• Score 80% or better on each of the four tests
• Complete 5 hours behind the wheel (BTW)

SDE Certification Requirement

• Meet ALL classroom requirements
• Successful completion of course requirements
• Possess a valid CDL, and proper endorsements (P & S), appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated (Air brakes may be required)
• Have not been convicted, plead guilty or nolo contendere to a felony during the past 10 years

SDE Certification Requirement

• Has passed a DPS driving records check and within the preceding (3) years:
• - Has not had a license suspended, revoked or withdrawn pursuant to the implied consent laws.
• - DUI
• - Has not been convicted or plead guilty to a violation of operating a motor vehicle while impaired by the consumption of alcohol

SDE Certification Requirements

Continued…

• - Has not been convicted of any violation of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while impaired.
• - Have not had (4) or more moving violations (excluding parking violations)

Certification Process

• Complete the Entry Level Driver Training class & pass the 4 assessments with 80% or better
• Complete New Bus Driver Classes & pass the 4 assessments with 80% or better.
• Complete the driving instruction with a certified driver
• Complete the BTW assessment with the Third Party Examiner or Service Oklahoma

Prior to Employment

Below lists the information your potential employer must gather before you can drive a public school bus:

- Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

- Pass physical exam

- Pass drug screening

- Pass background check

ADA Compliance

• All employees are protected by the current Americans with Disabilities Act

Oklahoma State Department of Education

Pupil Transportation

Kim Hale or Mat Luse

405-360-5351 or 405-227-3958

kimberly.hale@sde.ok.gov or mat.luse@sde.ok.gov

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