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DRIVER ORIENTATION

Driver Orientation

This chapter is a brief tour of the

Vision’s

features and equipment locations.

Emergency Equipment Locations

Some emergency equipment is optional and differs between states. Generally, all
school buses have first aid kits, fire estinguishers, and trianguar roadside hazard re-
flector kits; however, the size of first aid kits and fire estinguishers vary. The bus may
also be equipped with a body fluid kit, fire axe, crowbar, or flare kit. All such devices
are generally located in the Driver’s area, but specific locations are also subject to
optional specifications.

Upon taking delivery of the bus, the Driver must locate all the emergency equip-

ment purchased with the bus, and become fully acquainted with its mountings; able
to quickly remove the equipment in an emergency situtation and replace it securely.
Emergency equipment must never be left loose in the bus, but must always be se-
curely stored in its factory-installed mountings during bus operation.

As part of a daily pre-trip inspection, the Driver must verify that all emergency

equipment is in place, fully stocked (First Aid Kit), up-to-date (Fire Extinguisher), and
in proper working condition.

First Aid Kit

The first aid kit on most

Vision

buses is located over the windshield toward the curb-

side of the bus. Each state has a specific location and contents guide that must be
followed.

Body Fluids clean-up Kit

The body fluids clean-up kit is located in the general area of the first aid kit. However,
each state has specific requirements for the location and labeling of this equipment.
Know your state’s requirements and maintain the kit accordingly.

Fire extinguisher

The fire extinguisher on most

Vision

buses is located near the floor, forward of the

entrance door stepwell or mounted to the floor near the Driver’s seat. States require-
ments vary for the type and size of the fire extinguisher for school buses. The fire
extinguisher must be monitored to ensure the charge level is within the acceptable
range, and the expiration date current. It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure
compliance prior to each trip.

Triangular roadside Hazard reflector Kit

For those states requiring the triangular markers to be located in the driver’s com-
partment, this container is mounted on the floor immediately behind the driver’s
seat. In some states, it is mounted on the floor, under the rearmost left-hand seat or
under the second right hand seat. The contents of the triangular warning device kit
should be checked each month or as the regulations of your state dictate. See the
Enroute Emergencies chapter for instructions on deploying the refelectors.

The First Aid Kit is mounted on the interior header panel
above the windshield. Depending upon options or regulatory
requirements the bus may also be equipped with a Body Fluid
KIt in the same general location.

Triangular Roadside Hazard Reflector kit may also be
mounted behind the Driver’s seat, or at the rear of the bus just
inside the Rear Emergency Door opening.

Fire Axe floor
mounted between
Driver’s seat and left
console

Triangular Roadside
Hazard Reflector Kit

Fire Extinguisher size and
location varies according to
options and state specs.