Type 2
Training/Information
Important:
The items listed below are your responsibility. Please read
carefully.
 Read all the enclosed materials and then take the quiz at
the end of the booklet. Keep the booklet for future reference and
return the quiz to the driver trainer at transportation.
 Fill out all paperwork and return everything to the transportation
office with the completed and signed quiz.
 You must obtain your own current driving record. The cost is $13.00.
Driving records may be obtained at any DOL office, or you can now
request your driving record online at the DOL website. Make sure to
request the “Employment” or “Complete” record and print it off.
 Email or call the driver training office (360-833-5585) to schedule a
driving video and a short van drive. These can be arranged either
together or separately. The video can be done at any time. Normal
office hours are 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Please avoid last-minute
emergencies, as our schedules here are busy and we cannot guarantee
there will be a van available the day you need it.
 After all the above items are completed, you are certified to drive
district vehicles.
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Contents
Qualifications for Drivers/3
Accident Procedures/4
Driver Liability/responsibility/5
Pre-trip and Post-trip inspections/6-7
Camas Information/8
Driving Tips and Procedures/9
Defensive driving tips/10
Emergency Situations & Procedures/11-15
Quiz (return to transportation office)/16-17
Paperwork items attached (return completed items to
transportation office along with a copy of your current
driver’s license and first aid card)
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Qualifications for Type 2 Drivers
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Driving record: You may not have any disqualifying conditions on
your driving record. Disqualifying conditions include more than
two speeding tickets (10 MPH over the speed limit) within a 5
year period, any DUI, negligent driving, hit-and-run driving, or
departmental actions following a DUI charge. If you have any
questions about your eligibility, contact the driver trainer at
the transportation office.
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Current driver’s license.
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Current first aid card.
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Current paperwork: Paperwork includes a current driving
record, and disclosure form.
 Completion of the Type 2 training class. The training class
includes studying the packet and returning the quiz, watching
the driving video/completing the exercise, and completing a
short van drive.
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ACCIDENT PROCEDURES
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Stop immediately, shut off engine, do not move vehicle. If necessary
to move vehicle, mark all tire positions first.
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Avoid a second accident. Use hazard lights and warning triangles.
Move vehicle if necessary only after marking tire positions with chalk.
Evacuate students only if necessary.
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Administer first aid.
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Call for assistance. Emergency phone numbers are listed on the
clipboard in each vehicle.
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Cooperate with authorities. Give accurate information only to police
officers. Don’t admit fault or discuss the accident with those on the
scene, except to exchange information with the other vehicle driver.
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Fill out all necessary forms and reports as soon as possible. Document
all passengers who were aboard and where they were sitting at the
time of the accident.
Reflective triangle placement diagram:
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LIABILITY AND THE LAW
What would happen if you were involved in an accident in which a child is
injured? There is a very real possibility that the child’s parents will sue both
the district and you for damages. They may claim that negligence on your
part caused the accident and the ensuing injuries to the child. Proving this in
court is difficult. If you were using school equipment in school functions, the
school district will defend you and itself. Generally speaking, the school
district would protect you from paying damages.
However, if you were significantly out of compliance with driver’s rules and
regulations or district policies, or if you did not follow standard practices
and procedures, you could be held personally liable for punitive damages.
Your best protection is to know and follow all district policies and
procedures to the letter. As long as you are doing your job correctly and
competently, you will not be personally held liable for damages.
A few things to remember:
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Do not take any medications that may impair your driving ability. This
includes prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. Look for
warning labels.
Complete all pre and post-trip inspections thoroughly.
Stop for red lights, stop signs and pedestrian traffic.
Do not turn right on red lights without sufficient sight.
Do not exceed the speed limit.
Maintain proper following distance.
Do not drive too fast for conditions.
Do not coach or teach while driving.
Do not use cell phones while driving.
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PRE-TRIP INSPECTION CHECKLIST
UNDER THE HOOD:
o Oil level
o Coolant
o Windshield wiper fluid Level
o Fluid leaks
o Loose or bare wires
OUTSIDE THE VAN:
o Door latches
o Nothing hanging loose
o Tires inflated
o Body damage
o Outside mirrors clean and secure
o All glass clean
o Spare tire present and inflated
INSIDE THE VAN:
o All interior door handles
o Rearview mirror adjusted
o Adjust exterior mirrors
o Seat belts working properly and secure
o Reflective triangles
o Fire extinguisher
o Driver’s seat adjusted properly
START ENGINE:
o Gauges and warning lights
o Fuel
o Horn
o Windshield wipers and washers
o Exhaust system (excessive noise or odor)
o Lights: headlights (high and low beam), tail lights, turn signals,
brake lights, back up lights
o Check brakes
1. Parking brake: Try to drive with the park brake set.
2. Service brake: Drive slowly and stop suddenly. Brakes
should work properly.
Signed: _____________________________ Date: ______________
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POST-TRIP INSPECTION CHECKLIST
INSIDE CHECK:
o Check fuel and complete mileage log
o Note any vehicle defects on your mileage log
o Empty trash and check cleanliness
o Check seat belts
OUTSIDE CHECK:
o Check tires for inflation
o Check doors and windows for security
o Check for any old or new body damage
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CAMAS INFORMATION
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In December, you will receive paperwork to fill out. Please update it
and return it to the transportation department as soon as possible to
avoid any lapses in your driving privileges.
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If you enter the bus lot after hours, you must first disarm the alarm.
Follow instructions on your trip sheet. If you accidentally set off the
alarm, call the Sonitrol number on the alarm box.
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Be sure to set the alarm after leaving the lot. Follow instructions on
your trip sheet.
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Place completed log sheets and keys in the key box if you come in
after hours. Return them to the office if you return during office
hours.
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Return credit cards and receipts (with your name on them) to the
office after your trip.
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Pick up keys and trip sheet ahead of time if you are leaving on a
weekend.
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Always check fuel before leaving on a trip.
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Report any vehicle deficiencies or damage on your trip sheet or tell
someone in the office.
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DRIVING TIPS AND PROCEDURES
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Complete a pre-trip inspection before every trip. The reminder sheets
are on the clipboard in each vehicle. While the inspection is required,
you are not required to document the inspection. If you choose to
document, keep your own records in a personal file.
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Passenger door should be near the sidewalk when loading/unloading
students. Passengers should never be loading/unloading into traffic
lanes.
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Passengers must be properly seat belted in at all times.
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Luggage should be properly stored and secured. Heavy items should be
bungeed down or stowed underneath seats.
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Drop students off only at the end point of the trip.
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Remove all trash and personal belongings at the end of the trip.
District vehicles go out nearly every day. Please leave it as good (or
better) than you found it for the next group.
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DEFENSIVE DRIVING TIPS
 Patience must be exercised in today’s traffic.
 Practice the three second rule for following.
 Do not exceed the posted speed limit.
 Be especially alert to bridge surfaces in cold weather.
 Be alert to suggested speed limits on curves and hills.
 Be alert to congestion on inner city freeways.
 Be alert to the length of the vehicle you are driving.
 Be alert to blind spots on lane changes.
 Do not coach or teach while driving.
 Do not use cell phones while driving.
 Be alert to road signs and what they mean.
 Patience is the first consideration to safe driving.
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QUIZ
I certify I have read the above packet and understand it.
SIGNATURE/PRINTED NAME:________________________ DATE: _______
Answer each question by circling the appropriate answer.
1. You could be held personally liable for punitive damages in a lawsuit if:
a. You followed all procedures and traffic laws but still had an accident.
b. You had an accident because you failed to do the vehicle pre-trip inspection.
c. Any time a student is injured while you are driving.
d. If you have an accident, even if nobody is injured.
2. During the pre-trip inspection, you need to check for the following items:
a. Seat belts, fire extinguisher, mirror adjustment.
b. Oil level, coolant level, and windshield washer fluid.
c. Condition of tires and look for body damage.
d. All of the above.
3. When entering the bus lot after hours, you must:
a. Set the alarm before entering and leaving.
b. Disarm the alarm before entering.
c. Arm the alarm after leaving the lot.
d. Both B and C.
4. Once you are an authorized type 2 driver at Camas, you are responsible to:
a. Complete new paperwork annually.
b. Retake the class and redo the van drive every year.
c. Send to transportation new copies of license and first aid renewals.
d. All of the above.
5. Medications that may be taken while driving district vehicles are:
a. All prescription and any over-the-counter medication.
b. Any prescription or over-the-counter medication that warns it may cause
driver drowsiness/impairment while driving, as long as the doctor approves.
c. Only prescriptions and over-the-counter medications that do not have
warning labels about possible drowsiness or impairment.
6. If
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an accident occurs while you are driving a district vehicle, you should:
Move the vehicle immediately off the road.
Evacuate all students promptly.
Document all passengers who were aboard and where they were sitting.
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d. Discuss the accident with the other driver to determine fault.
7. After a trip with students aboard, you should:
a. Return credit cards promptly with all receipts.
b. Complete log sheets and return them to the transportation office.
c. Remove all trash and personal items from the vehicle.
d. All of the above.
8. Required items for Type 2 certification at Camas are:
a. A current driving record with no speeding tickets.
b. Successfully completing the van drive.
c. Turning in all required paperwork.
d. Successfully completing the quiz and driving video.
e. All of the above.
f. B, C, and D.
9. When transporting students in district vehicles, you should:
a. Make sure the passenger door opens toward the sidewalk for
loading/unloading.
b. Make sure each student has a working seat belt.
c. Properly secure or store luggage.
d. All of the above.
10. If a part of your required paperwork lapses, you should:
a. Go ahead and drive and take care of the problem later.
b. Arrange other transportation for the students until the problem is
corrected.
c. Fix the problem before you need to drive with students.
d. Re-take the entire training class.
e. Both B and C.
11. The first consideration in today’s driving is:
a. The condition of the vehicle.
b. Weather conditions.
c. Defensive driving.
d. Patience.
12. It is your responsibility to:
a. Provide the transportation office with current copies of your license and
first aid card.
b. Obtain your own school bus driving record annually.
c. Schedule a time to watch the driving video and complete the van drive.
d. All of the above.
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