- ROWAN-SALISBURY SCHOOL SYSTEM
- Bus Drivers Needed
- Bus Drivers: Training
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Join us for a FREE bus driver class!
To operate a school bus in North Carolina, you must:- Be at least 18 years old
- Have at least six months of driving experience
- Have a School Bus Driver's Certificate
- Have a commercial driver's license with both "S" (school bus) and "P" (passenger) endorsements
- Pass a DOT physical examination and obtain a DOT medical card
- Pass qualifications as determined by NCDMV
- Pass Pre-Employment drug screening
You can also take an online course from SafeMotorist to prepare for the School Bus endorsement exam. This course is approved by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)You can access NCDMV Bus Endorsements and Training for forms and training videos.In-Person Training for Bus Drivers
Virtual Training for Bus Drivers
For virtual training, it is recommended to use a tablet or larger device.
Requirements:
- You must have a webcam which must be turned on during the training for attendance purposes.
- You cannot miss more than 15 minutes of class, or you must retake the entire class.
- You must notify the instructor of any internet issues.
Virtual Bus Class
The class can be taken anywhere with internet access. YOU CANNOT USE A CELL PHONE! You can use a tablet, laptop, or desktop. You must have access to a web cam, and it must remain 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 immediately. You will test here at the bus garage usually on the following Thursday or Friday.
February 24th-26th
8 AM- 5 PM
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP February 13th
March 10th-12th *SPRING BREAK WEEK*
8 AM- 5 PM
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP February 27th
March 24th-26th
8 AM- 5 PM
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP March 13th
April 7th-9th
8 AM- 5 PM
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP March 27th
April 21st-23rd
8 AM- 5 PM
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP April 10th
May 5th-7th
8 AM- 5 PM
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP April 24th
May 19th-21st
8 AM- 5 PM
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP May 8th
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Driver Training Presentation & Video
Minotour Bus Training & Driver Expectations
Emergency Evacuation Procedure
Railroad Crossing Procedure:
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State Laws for School Buses
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 use 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 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 both the Bus Driver Code & 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.
