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For details and to get signed up for our next CDL Bus Training class, don't hesitate to get in touch with Marisa Loftin by either Email or call 704-245-6702 ext. 7112
School bus drivers must review & complete the following materials yearly to fulfill their contract with the Rowan-Salisbury School System. Please review the Back to School Bus Driver Presentation, as well as the three videos below.
In-Person Training for Bus Drivers
NOVEMBER 13-15
- Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday
- 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Virtual Class Dates for Bus Drivers
These classes can be taken anywhere with internet access. They recommend that the class be taken on a device the size of a tablet or larger.
MAKE SURE YOU PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE CLASS DEADLINES.
Requirements:
- You must have a webcam, which must be turned on (this is how they monitor class attendance).
- You cannot miss more than 15 minutes of class, or you will have to retake the entire class.
- You must notify the instructor of any internet issues.
January 8th-10th8 AM- 5 PM
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
Testing TBD
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP DECEMBER 21ST
January 22nd-24th
8 AM- 5 PM
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
Testing TBD
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP JANUARY 11TH
February 5th-7th
8 AM- 5 PM
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
Testing TBD
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP JANUARY 25TH
February 19th-21st
8 AM- 5 PM
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
Testing TBD
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FEBRUARY 8TH
March 4th-6th
8 AM- 5 PM
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
Testing TBD
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FEBRUARY 22nd
March 18th-20th
8 AM- 5 PM
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
Testing TBD
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP MARCH 7th
April 1st-3rd
8 AM- 5 PM
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
Testing TBD
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP MARCH 21st
April 15th-17th
8 AM- 5 PM
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
Testing TBD
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP April 4th
April 29th-May 1st
8 AM- 5 PM
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
Testing TBD
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP April 18th
May 13th-15th
8 AM- 5 PM
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
Testing TBD
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP May 2nd
June 3rd-5th
8 AM- 5 PM
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
Testing TBD
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP May 16th
Thomas Minotour training video for 14-passenger vehicles
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DOT Medical Card
Are you renewing your licence and need to get a DOT Medical card? Please follow the following necessary steps to obtain your medical card.
Click here for the occupational health service application process, and follow the steps. This applies for first time non CDL holders that are going through the 3 day class, as well as existing CDL holders that are looking to renew their license and need to get a medical card for the first time or renewing your medical card.
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Driver Training
Bus Driver Training Presentation
Driver's Welcome Back Power Point Presentation
Bus Driver Training Videos
Emergency Evacuation Procedure
Passenger Stop Procedure
Railroad Crossing Procedure
Thomas Minotours Training
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State Laws for School Busses
Please review the following state laws concerning driver and student crossing procedures.
- Driver Crossing Procedures
- Student Crossing Procedures (English), Student Crossing Procedures (Spanish)
North Carolina school districts will be using a standard crossing signal to help protect students when they need to cross the street to board the bus or after exiting the bus. The school bus driver will first hold their palm out indicating that students should WAIT before stepping into the roadway. After the driver has checked for safety, he or she will then give students a “thumbs up” indicating that the students should then check for traffic and then cross the street. The driver will indicate the direction to walk by pointing with his or her index finger.
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Driver Handbook
Please review the Bus Driver Handbook. Then, print and sign the Bus Driver Code and Agreement, and the Bus Radio Guidelines.
The bus coordinator at each site is responsible for ensuring a signed copy of each agreement is on file for each driver. A copy of each agreement is to remain in each driver’s file on campus at all times.
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Synovia/Calamp Training
Logging In/Out https://youtu.be/EYSnuX0E9c8 4 min
Using Route Svc https://youtu.be/mz-iXW4Aw1s 6 min
Search for Route https://youtu.be/bJiEEt2VRRQ 1 min
Using Tablet Menu https://youtu.be/IY-FMTeVSMI 3.5 min
Navigation On The Tablet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX9i3fVzjfc 5 min
Point to Point Navigation https://youtu.be/FpQuEyj9XXM 7.5 min
Bypassing Stops
Find HERE a screenshot document covering how a driver can bypass stops on their route.
A driver can bypass all stops that aren’t going to be completed at the beginning before leaving the yard or just after completing a prior stop. Bypassing is critical so that the tablet isn’t continually routing the driver back to a stop that they didn’t drive by.
Additional Bus Driver Training Materials
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New training videos are now available for students and school bus drivers.
North Carolina School Bus Safety Web
Please review the Seatbelt Toolkit developed by the Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE).
Videos:
Everyday Opportunity
Safety and Crossing
Managing Behavior
Crisis Management