School Bus Driver Instructors

Information and instructional materials to help school bus instructors in behind the wheel and classroom training.

All instructional materials are in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.  You will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print these files.

To obtain a free copy click here.    

Pre-Trips & Brakes		Written Exams	NEW Try the online version of these written tests at www.qedoc.org Direct link to online version below AEUXD_002.jnlp
Vehicle Inspection Guide (70KB) this is an outline only!		CHP Practice Test # 1
Dual Air Brake System (14KB)
Vehicle Inspection Guide (Type II) NEW		CHP Practice Test # 2
Hydraulic Brake Check Procedures NEW
Defensive Driving		First Aid Written Exam
Railroad Crossing Safety		BTW Delegated Skills Tests and Evaluations
Aggressive Driving - Help get the word out...		BTW Skills Level 1 Test
		BTW Skills Level 1 Pre-Trip and Brake Evaluation
Driver Stress Profile - Take the Test
		BTW Skills Level 2 Test #1         BTW Skills Level Test # 2
The Significance of the Driver Stress Profile		BTW Skills Level 2 Turning Evaluation
		BTW Skills Level 2 Backing Evaluation
Rubber Contact - an article on rubbing curbs and the hidden damage
Signs, Signals & Markings PowerPoint Presentation		BTW Skills Level 3 Test
Laws & Regulations		BTW Skills Level 4 Test
		BTW Skills Level 5 Test
The bus jeopardy games were developed in Microsoft PowerPoint 2003. "The code for these games have NOT been tested with PowerPoint 2007!  Too many bugs for me to upgrade to it.  SORRY!  It does, however, work for PowerPoint versions 97, 2000, 2002 (XP) and 2003" For the program to run properly you must save the program on your computer and you will need to reset your security level for Macros. Directions are listed in the Instructors Guide below.
		BTW Skills Level 6 Test
		BTW Skills Level 7 Test
NEW Bus Jeopardy Game #1- PowerPoint game on Laws and Regulations
Please save copy to your desktop - does not work well if opened directly in browser.
NEW Bus Jeopardy Game #2- PowerPoint game on Laws and Regulations
Please save copy to your desktop - does not work well if opened directly in browser.
NEW Bus Jeopardy Game #3- PowerPoint game on Laws and Regulations		Pupil Management - Student Behavior
		Tips For Taking Control Article
		Tips for Taking Control In-service Outline
NEW Bus Jeopardy Game Instructors Guide for PowerPoint Game 1,2,3 above.
		Student Behavior Survey
Bus Jeopardy - white board version NEW
Fun Stuff
		Office Skills           NEW
Facial Expressions - Have a little fun		Sample Letters
		Behind in Hours Notification
		Verification of Hours Acquired
Special Education		Request for Hearing and Stay of Action
		Request for Hearing and Stay of Action- 2
Special Education Evacuation Program - NEW		Misc
Special Education Evacuation PowerPoint Presentation		Shifting Procedures for Automatic Transmission (9KB)
Special Needs Evacuation Fued Game - please save copy on your desktop does not work well if opened directly in the browser. You will need PowerPoint 2003 or newer or a PowerPoint Viewer.		Inservice Hours - a flyer for drivers

Newsletters

Issues of "The Training Wheels" newsletter published by the Instructional Department of West County Transportation for their drivers, mechanics and support staff.