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ArticlesAugust 24, 2010

Defensive Driving Principles and How to Teach Them

After instituting a defensive driving focus in its training program, one district decreased reportable accidents by 33%.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2010

Another veteran state director to retire

Leeds Pickering began serving as Wyoming’s state pupil transportation director nearly 30 years ago. His career in the industry kicked off after college when he took a job driving a school bus.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2010

Bill aims to increase bus safety, reduce costs

New Michigan law puts requirements for the state’s school bus drivers in line with those at the federal level. Changes have been made to training and medical exam mandates, and a health standard has been set for drivers with known illnesses. The reforms are expected to save $600,000 statewide.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2010

Training around the edges

Even when you can’t afford to pay each employee to sit in a monthly safety meeting, you can look for cracks and crevices in the day where you can insert that safety mantra.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2010

Training course now available through school risk groups

The executive director of the Public School Risk Institute says that there are more than 100 groups that may be able to purchase the School Bus Safety Co. course for their members or offer credits in their financing structure.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2010

Over 1,000 districts get free danger zone program

To bring down the number of accidents with children around school buses, four organizations teamed up to provide the safety training program at no charge to school districts nationwide. The offer still stands.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2010

New safety training offered for bus drivers

Auto Safety House and DrivingMBA are partnering to offer a program for school bus and other fleets that focuses on defensive driving using simulators and adult learning techniques.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2010

Free training set offered after spike in danger zone deaths

To bring down the number of accidents with children around school buses, four organizations team up to provide the safety training program at no charge to school districts nationwide.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2010

<i>SBF</i> calls for Driver Management Survey participants

School bus drivers in U.S. and Canada are encouraged to respond; deadline is March 9.

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Articlesby Kelly AguinaldoFebruary 8, 2010

Opportunities for Stimulating Special-Needs Training Abound

Instruction in this area is important for school bus drivers and aides to successfully work with students with disabilities, and changing how the information is delivered and who delivers it helps promote trainee engagement. There are numerous resources within and outside of school districts that can enliven sessions and motivate employees.

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