Rolling V
Phone: (845) 434-0511
Email: bus@rollingv.com
School Bus Services
Safety Programs - Vehicle Maintenance - Our Drivers

Staff Training

Rolling V's in-house training capabilities are a cornerstone of our school bus program and an essential component of our ability to maintain one of the highest safety records in the region.

School Bus Driver Basic Training
Rolling V's mandatory School Bus Driver Basic Training (20 hours) is designed to prepare the new school bus driver for the challenges of school bus driving. The training program includes:

  • School bus driving fundamentals
  • Defensive driving techniques
  • Weather-related driving techniques
  • Interpersonal relations (for dealing with parents, students, and staff)
  • Federal and State laws
  • School district policies and procedures
  • Bus stop procedures
  • Railroad grade crossing procedures
  • Accident and emergency procedures
  • First aid CPR, and the Heimlich Maneuver
  • Blood borne pathogens and body fluid cleanup procedures
School Bus Driver Advanced Training Program
The School Bus Driver Advanced Training Program (10 hours) is an extensive refresher course designed to hone defensive driving and student discipline techniques, and includes topics such as:

  • Current safety issues and concerns
  • Local district issues
  • Current weather conditions and driving techniques
  • Road construction projects
  • Driver-student relations and conflict resolution
Our Accident Prevention and Emergency Evacuation Training allows drivers to practice and plan for emergencies as they practice defensive driving techniques.

School Bus Attendant Training (20 hours) provides extensive training of student management, attendant responsibilities, and emergency procedures. The course is followed up by an annual refresher course that reviews responsibilities and student behavior monitoring.

Rolling V sponsors an all day Safety Conference that reminds drivers of the dangers and hazards associated with transporting students. Drivers have an opportunity to share experiences and review any changes in Federal or State laws governing school bus programs.