Common use of Driver Training Clause in Contracts

Driver Training. All drivers are to be provided with appropriate training and refresher courses each year in the following areas as a minimum: * Proper use of equipment including communications equipment; * Defensive driving; * Emergency and accident procedures * Identifying unusual passenger behavior; * Student harassment and bullying; * Conducting evacuation drills * Sensitivity training in working with disabled persons; * Human relation skills in working with parents, school staff, etc; * General vehicle maintenance and pre-trip inspections; and * Map reading and city street coordinates Bus Contractors have the option of using the information found in the “MPS Bus Driver Handbook” in the Contractor’s bus driver training program. Pupil Transportation Services may review Contractors’ bus driver training program.