Driver psychology and behaviour cranfield university. School bus drivers want to safely transport their passengers. The bus driver learns how to achieve an orderly bus and manage student behavior effectively and positively. Discipline on school buses is the biggest problem confronting school bus drivers. E exemplary in addition to showing proficiency, the trainee consistently demonstrates extensive knowledge of. A new strategy was devised to reward students for positive school bus behavior. Complete a school bus driver training program overseen by an authorized school bus driver instructor. The transportation sector plays a crucial role in the.
For example, can bus data has been used to classify actions, detect distraction and identify drivers using their driving behavior characteristics 6. Braking system engine transmission and drive shaft steering electrical system suspension tires school bus components a driver should have a basic knowledge of school bus components to understand their effect on the operation of the school bus. To operate an approved school bus in new hampshire, a bus driver must meet specific qualifications established by the new hampshire department of safety. If students are unable to follow the rules of safe school bus riding, students may be denied the privilege of riding the school bus. The goals are to ensure a safe ride to and from school and to help i treated my students. How to manage student behavior on school buses synonym. By extending swpbis training to drivers, the school empowers drivers to address challenging behavior proactively. For some people, however, those who find their passion in driving the large vehicle, it is a dream occupation and they would not change it for any other one perhaps a truck driver would do sometimes. Learning to drive a vehicle the size of a school bus is a difficult task in itself. The manchester driver behaviour questionnaire as a. Review of bus driver behavior studies from previous. This form is for bus bus behavior that is not serious but needs to be addressed by parents before it becomes serious.
Friendliness behavior of the bus driver can satisfy customers by developing better communication and knowledge of its customers needs disney, 1998. Psychometric tests are a key component of the bus driver application process. A recent article in campus safety magazine, establishing positive behavior on the bus, profiles a middle school in maryland that has had success doing exactly that. School buses and the danger of driver distraction united educators. Bus operation, quality service and the role of bus.
Cornett dissertation submitted to the faculty of the virginia polytechnic institute and state university in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of doctor of education in educational leadership and policy studies david j. Using researchedbased, proven discipline measures on the school bus with a schools full support should lead to a safe and less stressful bus ride. Bus driver does not belong to the most popular career choices. Inexorable time pressure is a fact of daily life for the urban transport operator, whose life becomes governed by. Managing student behavior on school buses is one of the biggest problems confronting school bus drivers and school administrators. Note any unique behavior patterns to watch for and procedures for managing any circumstances that might arise while the student is under your supervision. Bus driver tests 202021 practice tests free aptitude tests. Express bus drivers attitude towards tra c safety and. Student transportation has the best safety record for any mode of groundbased, passenger. Study of bus driver behavior at the onset of yellow traffic signal indication for the design of yellow times boon teck ong abstract driver violations at traffic signals are a major cause of intersection vehicle crashes. Cranfield university is situated in bedfordshire close to the border with buckinghamshire. Handbook for the new hampshire school bus driver nh.
Professional drivers, such as bus drivers, generally have higher levels of training and experience, and by virtue of their profession have attitudes, which are more likely to promote safe driving. Instead of looking at the ineffectiveness of adult methods based on control, we often blame students for their disrespectful behavior. When the driver saw a student meeting an expectation, they rewarded them with the coupon at the end of the ride. Driving behavior analysis through can bus data in an. Note that you are required to meet all the continuing requirements. This revision of the school bus driver handbook was based on previous versions. Department of systems engineering and human factors, cranfield university cranfield, united kingdom c. Student management for school bus drivers nhtsa school bus driver inservice safety series. Illinois professional school bus driver training curriculum. Crashinvolved drivers had poor coping behaviours in relation to driver fatigue but rated their ability in this area highly, had less often received training and were less likely to check their truck daily. The job of the bus driver is to intervene and prevent inappropriate behavior from escalating out of control. Demonstrate safe behavior while waiting, boarding, riding, and exiting the school bus n identify danger zones around a bus and responsibilities of people on the school bus. As far as frequency is concerned, frequent services.
The video will show bus drivers a variety of strategies that can be used to alter inappropriate behavior when it occurs on a school bus. Student bus behavior contract 07 tahoe truckee usd. Thus, while following the traffic situation the driver must also keep an eye on behavior at the rear of the bus, a difficult task that can compromise passenger safety. Department of psychology uppsala university uppsala, sweden b. Safe and appropriate behavior is the expectation, and nothing less should be acceptable. Since the school bus is an extension of the school, disciplining. Pdf the behaviour of driver is influenced by many factors, which include the personal characteristics attitude, experience etc. Behaviours and attitudes related to speed judgement, behaviour of other road users, drug taking and alcohol were similar for the two groups. At the completion of this module, participants will be able to. An approach specific to student behavior on school buses is needed to increase safety and curb driver distraction.
Chapter 5 driving behaviour driving behaviour introduction 5. Training bus drivers to effectively prevent student. The driver is responsible for driving the bus safely, managing passenger disputes and unruly behaviour on the bus, retailing, information provision, first aid, delivering services to all passenger groups with varying needs, and delivering customer service in a pleasant and professional way. The university is located almost midway between the towns of bedford and milton keynes and is conveniently situated between junctions and 14 of the m1. Loading and unloading safety best practice idaho school bus driver classroom curriculum 5.
When you sit behind the wheel of a school bus, you become aware of the many differences in handling a larger vehicle. Establishing positive behavior on the bus management. Prohibition against nonpublic schools employing or permitting driver convicted of violations. Please remember we need to contact parents with each violation and document all behavior and contact between students and parents for later referals. The other students told her carl was the one who had done it the bus driver informed carl that his behavior had prompted her to call ahead and. Changing student misbehavior requires change in adult behavior of course, the school bus presents some challenges that are different from the classroom, the first being that the driver s first job is to navigate traffic and keep all students safe. School bus drivers and the behavior management strategies they. Reliability of the driver behaviour questionnaire in a sample of novice drivers warren harrison eastern professional services pty ltd abstract the driver behaviour questionnaire dbq is a wellresearched measurement instrument that is used widely to assess aspects of driver behaviour that reflect human error, lapses, and deliberate risky actions.
Bus driving behaviour and fuel consumption eprints soton. The makeup of the psychometric tests youll face will depend on the bus driver firm you apply for. When a misbehaving student diverts a driver s attention from the road, lives are at. The manchester driver behaviour questionnaire as a predictor of road traffic accidents a. This contract has been developed because of the students rule violations andor misconduct related to the students safe school bus transportation. A school bus driver must have the proper class of driver license to operate a specific size school bus safc 4.
Unit d transportation of students with disabilities drivers who will work with the students on your bus. Pdf an assessment of the relationship between driving skills and. This information is neither an exhaustive treatment on the subject nor is this intended to substitute for the advice of an. And you, their supervisor, want to ensure that school bus drivers have all the. If you are currently trying to get this job, you should prepare for an interview. A bus driver who observes student misconduct or determines an unsafe condition exists has the authority to stop the bus and administer corrective action steps in order to ensure the safety of all passengers. The objective of this lesson is to teach students safe school bus riding behavior, as well as safe boarding and exiting techniques. These same teacher behaviors can be adapted for drivers to use on the bus.
The behaviour of drivers is influenced by many factors, which include the personal characteristics, environmental and vehicle characteristics. Additionally, another campus safety magazine article, strategies for managing discipline problems on the. Reliability of the driver behaviour questionnaire in a. Buhari2 1,2 smart driving research centre, faculty of civil and environmental engineering, universiti tun hussein onn malaysia email. School bus driver training report 2 driver assessment. Visiting adults should remind students of appropriate bus behaviors, praise them if their bus general bus conduct has been good, and convey the message that the bus driver possesses the same authority and should be obeyed as readily as any other adult in the school setting. Explain the importance of keeping control of student behavior on the bus. Bus drivers are responsible for the proper discipline of students on the bus and must. A school bus with wellbehaved students is an unfulfilled dream for many bus drivers across the country, so a positive cultural change on a bus would be beneficial to everyone involved. The school bus driver has a very important position. Brief explanations of the following basic bus components will be provided.
Pdf analysis and classification of driver behavior using. Bus driver must be alert in order to reduce risk of accident especially during heavy traffic or bad weather 7 knowledge, good personality and skill 176 munzilah md. Ideally, managing or controlling student behavior on the school bus is a team e. The behaviour of driver is influenced by many factors, which include the personal characteristics attitude, experience etc. Special ed students, as well as regular ed students often exhibit inappropriate behavior. Policies and procedures for students exiting school bus at stop other than regular bus stop bus drivers responsibilities unruly students. This information is neither an exhaustive treatment on the subject nor. Please check the appropriate box for the subject matter listed in form below.
School pupil activity bus driver spab final test and key m65. If you feel behavior patterns warrant additional attention, contact your supervisor. Among them, the human factor is the most complex and dynamic. Policies and practices for improving student bus behavior. Relationship between express bus drivers attitudes. The drivers then told the student exactly what they did to earn the buck. Professional drivers, such as bus drivers, generally have higher levels of training and experience, and by virtue of their profession have attitudes, which are more. Whether the road users follow traffic rules and adopt a careful and considerate driving attitude has a great bearing on road safety. They will include psychometric tests such as numerical reasoning tests, verbal reasoning test, diagrammatic reasoning tests and situational judgement tests. This leaves students with an opportunity to show what they do when not directly supervised and controlled by adults. The yellow interval is used to inform approaching drivers of an upcoming change in the traffic signal. State the standards for behavior in hisher school district. Pdf bus driving behaviour and fuel consumption researchgate. Student behavior on the bus procedures, routines, and relationships this information is provided for educational purposes only to facilitate a general understanding of the law or other regulatory matter.
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