c. When the driver determines the nature of the breakdown, he/she must call DCSD’s Lead Mechanic for direction. The Lead Mechanic will then determine which mechanic to send out or to use the State School District Emergency Contact List. Emergency Triangle Placement 1. All emergency triangles shall be placed on the roadway when a breakdown or accident occurs. 2. Warning devices are to be placed on a Two-Way or Undivided Highway:
A. 100 ft. in front of bus (40 giant steps) B. 10 ft. from the rear of bus (4 giant steps) C. 100 ft. from the rear of bus (40 giant steps) 3. Warning devices are to be placed on a One-Way or Divided Highway:
A. 10 ft. from the rear of the bus (4 giant steps). B. 100 ft. from the rear of the bus (40 giant steps) C. 200 ft. from the rear of the bus (80 giant steps)
2.0780.05 ELECTRONIC AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES Issue date: 4/11/19 CJDG Prohibited Use of Electronic and Telecommunications Devices
The safety of passengers and of the public is a school bus operator’s primary responsibility at all times, consistent with training and policy. While the school bus is in motion and not appropriately parked or secured, a school bus operator shall not use a cell phone, wireless electronic device, or any headset, earpiece, earphones or other equipment that might distract a driver from his responsibilities, whether hand held or not. (However, operators may use two-way radios or mounted GPS systems if done in a safe and appropriate manner.) Utah Admin. Rules R277-601-3(1)(a), (b) (June 9, 2014) Permitted Use of Electronic and Telecommunications Devices After the bus is stopped and safely parked, a school bus operator may use an electronic device for emergencies, to assist special needs students, for behavior management, for appropriate assistance for field/activity trips, or for other issues related to the operator’s work responsibilities. Subject to other District policies regarding use of personal electronic devices, a school bus operator may use an electronic device for personal reasons only after the school bus is safely parked and appropriately secured and all passengers are safely off and at a safe distance from the bus. Utah Admin. Rules R277-601-3(1)(c), (d) (June 9, 2014) Training and Documentation
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