FACTS

1. Distracted Driving: Engaging in distractions (e.g., cellphone use, eating, or managing student behaviour) while driving compromises road safety, increasing crash risks for school buses.
2. Unprofessional Behavior: Inappropriate actions, such as yelling at students or using aggressive driving tactics (e.g., sudden braking to discipline), can escalate situations, distract drivers, and endanger passengers.
3. Failure to Follow Protocols: Not conducting pre- and post-trip inspections, ignoring traffic laws, or neglecting stop-arm procedures can lead to mechanical failures or collisions, compromising student safety.
4. Fatigue Management Issues: Exceeding hours-of-service limits or driving while fatigued reduces reaction times and decision-making, heightening crash risks, particularly on long […]

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