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Safe Driving in Adverse Weather: NHTSA School Bus Safety Guide

This module reviews decision-making processes in adverse weather and teaches anticipation of different weather conditions. Learn handling techniques for slippery roads, limited visibility, vehicle control issues, extreme temperatures, and catastrophic conditions. Find tips on conducting pre-trip inspections, planning for emergencies, and adjusting driving in various weather scenarios. Discover the importance of slowing down, knowing equipment, proper clothing, and bus control methods. Equip yourself with knowledge to navigate challenging weather conditions safely.

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Safe Driving in Adverse Weather: NHTSA School Bus Safety Guide

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  1. Driving Under Adverse Weather Conditions NHTSA School Bus Driver In-Service Safety Series

  2. Module Purpose • To review the process for making decisions in an adverse weather situations. • To learn when to anticipate particular kinds of weather.

  3. Five Conditions • Slippery roads • Limited visibility • Vehicle control problems • Extreme temperatures • Catastrophic conditions

  4. For Each Condition • What causes it • What you should know about it • How you should handle it

  5. Before You Head Out • Conduct a CDL pre-trip inspection • Check road and weather conditions • Plan for the unexpected • Remember that you are not in a car • Always have an emergency plan

  6. On Your Route Slow Down This is the most important thing to remember when driving in adverse weather conditions.

  7. Good Things to Know • What equipment do I have that might help and how do I use it? • What is the right clothing? • What is the correct way to slow down? • How do I listen to the weather report to get the most information from it?

  8. Equipment • Strobe lights • Automatic chains • Chains, blocks, and tighteners • Sand release device

  9. Clothing • Layers, nothing bulky • Hat with visor • Sunglasses • Gloves with leather palms • Insulated socks • Proper footwear

  10. Slowing the Bus • ABS versus non-ABS • Avoid brake fade • Gear down • Use the retarder • Use the brakes • Check tire tread

  11. Slippery Roads – Mud • Non-paved wet road • Paved road with excessive mud

  12. Slippery Roads – Rain Sprinkles Heavy Downpour

  13. Slippery Roads – Ice • Kinds of ice • Icing conditions

  14. Slippery Roads – Snow • Types of snow • Snowy conditions

  15. Limited Visibility Slight So bad you can see nothing

  16. Vehicle Control Problems Handling the school bus in windy situations

  17. Extreme Temperatures • Heat • Cold

  18. Catastrophic Conditions • Occur without much warning • Require a particular and immediate response from the school bus driver

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