Walking School Bus Driver Training
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The document provides training information for drivers of walking school buses. It discusses what a walking school bus is, common pedestrian crash types, 10 tips for walking school bus drivers, morning and afternoon procedures, issues and emergencies, local policies, and contact information for the Iowa Safe Routes to School Program. The goal is to provide student safety and structure for escorting children to and from school on foot.
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Walking School Bus Driver Training
- 1. Walking School Bus Driver Training
- 2. Walking School Bus Driver Training What is a Walking School Bus?
- 3. Kids see differently. Kids hear differently. Kids lack traffic experience.
- 4. Pedestrian Crashes Common Pedestrian Crash Types
- 5. Pedestrian Crashes THROUGH VEHICLE AT UNSIGNALIZED LOCATION
- 6. Pedestrian Crashes THROUGH VEHICLE AT SIGNALIZED LOCATION
- 7. Pedestrian Crashes Turning Crashes
- 8. Pedestrian Crashes Dart-Out Dash
- 9. Pedestrian Crashes Non-Roadway
- 10. 10 Tips for Walking Bus Drivers
- 11. 10 Tips for Walking Bus Drivers 1. Student Safety is the NUMBER ONE Priority
- 12. 10 Tips for Walking Bus Drivers 2. Be On Time & Stick to the Schedule
- 13. 10 Tips for Walking Bus Drivers 3. Scan Left-Right-Left at every intersection
- 14. 10 Tips for Walking Bus Drivers 4. Wait for 150' gap in traffic
- 15. 10 Tips for Walking Bus Drivers 5. Use a fresh walk signal at traffic light
- 16. 10 Tips for Walking Bus Drivers 6. Keep students together as a group
- 17. 10 Tips for Walking Bus Drivers 7. Changes only allowed if student safety is at risk.
- 18. 10 Tips for Walking Bus Drivers 8. Students must be registered with Walking School Bus
- 19. 10 Tips for Walking Bus Drivers 9. Follow Cancellation and Severe Weather Policy
- 20. 10 Tips for Walking Bus Drivers 10. Have Fun!
- 21. Morning Procedures 1. Assemble list of walking students for morning
- 22. Morning Procedures 2. Confirm students NOT walking with WSB Coordinator
- 23. Morning Procedures 3. Arrive to first stop
- 24. Morning Procedures 4. Complete route to school
- 25. Morning Procedures 5. Report any “no show” students at school office
- 26. Afternoon Procedures 1. Assemble list of walking students for afternoon
- 27. Afternoon Procedures 2. Confirm students NOT walking with WSB Coordinator
- 28. Afternoon Procedures 3. Assemble students at dismissal area
- 29. Afternoon Procedures 4. Roll Call to confirm all students ready
- 30. Afternoon Procedures 5. Lead route from school
- 31. Issues and Emergencies Discuss specific issues and emergencies with Walking School Bus Coordinator.
- 32. Local Policies Late starts Cancellations (snow/ice days) Sick days No shows Emergencies Severe or adverse weather conditions (thunder/lightning, tornado, blizzard) Violations of rules and regulations
- 33. Iowa Safe Routes to School Program For more information contact: Nick Sobocinski Iowa Bicycle Coalition P.O. Box 5562 913 2nd Street Coralville, IA 52241 Phone: 515-309-2867 Email: nick@iowabicyclecoalition.org
Editor's Notes
- Welcome to the Walking School Bus Driver Training presented by the Iowa Bicycle Coalition. The objectives are to: Training walking school bus drivers in roles they will be filling Learn the hazards faced by children and why children see things differently Review the safety tips for Walking School Bus operations Review the procedures for a walking school bus
- Define a Walking School Bus (WSB) A walking school bus is a group of children walking to school with one or more adults. That may sound simple, and that is part of the appeal. It can be as informal as two families taking turns walking their children to school or as structured as a planned route with meeting points, a timetable and a schedule of trained volunteers. A variation on the walking school bus is a bicycle train where a group of children and adult leaders ride together to school.
- Children have a narrower field of vision than that of an adult. They are also lower to the ground. Children have difficulty localizing origin of sounds. Children do not have traffic experience and may not have traffic safety taught in school.
- There are several common pedestrian crash types. It is important to be aware of crash types so you are aware and can help prevent conflicts between students and vehicles.
- The pedestrian is crossing an marked or unmarked crosswalk at an unsignalized location. The car proceeds through the intersection and does not yield the right of way to the pedestrian.
- The motor vehicle proceeds through a signalized intersection and fails to yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian.
- A vehicle is turning right or left onto an adjacent street or driveway and fails to yield to the pedestrian. This is commonly known as a left hook or right hook.
- The pedestrian Darts Out between parked cars and is often not visible to the motorist until the pedestrian is in the travel lane. The pedestrian Dashes Out from the curb without parked cars obstructing the view of the pedestrian or motorist.
- Non roadway collisions occur in area like parking lots and driveways. This type of collision could also include a trail crossing.
- 10 great tips to make the Walking School Bus Driver safer for the student experience.
- At all times, the safety of the students are paramount. Every decision should be made with the safety of the students in mind.
- Keeping the route running on a schedule will help minimize problems and miscommuniciation. Later stops depend on the bus running on time.
- At each intersection and driveway use the left-right-left scanning technique to watch out for oncoming traffic. Intersections with turning traffic may require the pedestrian to look over their shoulder. Each intersection is a teaching moment that can reinforce safe pedestrian skills for the students.
- Do not cross at an unsignalized intersection if a vehicle is within 150 feet of the crossing. Vehicles will take approximately 150 feet to come to a complete stop. In days prior to the walking school bus, inspect intersections and not landmarks that are 150 feet from the crossing.
- There never seems like enough time to cross during the pedestrian crossing phase. Starting in the middle of the phase may shave off needed seconds to safely cross. When in doubt, allow the walk signal to return to DON'T WALK and cross during the next WALK phase.
- Walking together as a group increases the safety of the walking school bus. It is better to be two or three students wide rather than making the school bus more spread out in a single-file line.
- Emergencies or unusual situation can and do occur. Stick to your walking school bus plan unless the safety of the students is in jeopardy. Use your best judgment and report the situation to the walking school bus coordinator.
- The sidewalks are public and open to all students. Often you will have students not registered with the walking school bus wanting to join their friends. If a student wishes to join the walking school bus, be sure they are registered to do so and have the proper parent permission forms on file. If the student is not registered, contact the walking school bus coordinator.
- Review the local cancellation procedure and severe weather policy.
- The walking school bus program is meant to be fun for the students and the drivers. Keep fun in mind when working with the students.
- Review the procedure for the morning walking school bus route.