@@Dcsbuslegend All depends on if someone is able to videotape me from behind. I legally can't record and drive at the same time. As for the other aspect, I will make an advice video for bus drivers looking to make videos with their buses.
I'm a school bus trainer in my school district. It's very interesting to watch other driver's from other states do a pre-trip, post trip, railroad crossing, emergency pull over, loading, unloading. This was a great video to watch.
It’s so interesting to see how different states/companies do things differently. Like here, we aren’t required to set the parking brake or put it in neutral as well as we don’t have to put it in low gear when going across the tracks.
Wow I haven’t watched this channel in a little bit. I’m so glad ur a bus driver now! If u can show some emergency exit vids and some alarms with them that would be fun to see. So glad to see u doing well
Awesome to finally see a video of you behind the wheel of the bus even though you're already mentioned in previous videos they are already assigned to a route. Think we could see more videos of you behind the wheel in the future?
@@JordanLoweElevaToursCanada Hopefully by the end of this year. I gave my location manager a good idea where she can film me as I test drive an electric bus.
@@AfsanIbtisam Right lane if possible. I've had one time where I could not get into the right lane, there was also a bus in front of me in the left lane stopping at the tracks so I did the same, but I'm the one who got bitched at on the radio for it.
Our company policy is 300ft from tracks, do a traffic check, quiet the bus and noise kill switch, 100ft 4 way flashers, Ohio law says to stop 50 to 15 feet from the first track. Stop the bus. Parking brake, gear, door, open drivers window. Look both ways twice and listen for trains (The rock and roll technique), if you don't see a train, do a traffic check, then gear, door, parking brake, accelerate across the tracks in drive as fast as possible. After crossing tracks do a traffic check, at 50ft from the track turn off flashers, disengage noise kill switch and resume normal operation. This a RR crossing as outlined in the Ohio CDL Driver's Manual.
My local transit agency (and schoolboard as well) doesn't require drivers to stop at railroad crossings, since there has not been any trains where I live for over 12 years. The tracks were in bad condition and the municipalities never bothered to fix them.
That's weird. Stopping at railroad crossings is a federal law for school buses and HAZMAT trucks so it isn't an option. No matter what, you have to stop.
Is putting the bus in neutral a requirement for your company or just something you do? None of our drivers at my company put it in neutral, we just use the wheel brakes.
It's a requirement for my department. Anytime the bus is loading/unloading passengers or stopping at a railroad crossing, the parking brake must be applied and the transmission must be in neutral (park if equipped).
In case you weren't listening, safety trumps the rules if you are unable to see an incoming train from that distance. The one thing you should never do is stop on the tracks.
Like I said at the end of the video, you have to be able to see the train. If you can't from 15-50ft away, safety trumps the rules so long as you aren't stopping directly under the safety gate.
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Let me know what more you want to see and I'll see if I can make that happen.
@@Dcsbuslegend All depends on if someone is able to videotape me from behind. I legally can't record and drive at the same time. As for the other aspect, I will make an advice video for bus drivers looking to make videos with their buses.
@@Dcsbuslegend Whenever I plan to make it.
Do you have access to any 2004 era BlueBird Visions? I've always wanted to see inside one of those.
@@NoisySirens Nope.
@@BusMaster99 Aw, that's too bad. I hardly ever see those around anymore
I'm a school bus trainer in my school district. It's very interesting to watch other driver's from other states do a pre-trip, post trip, railroad crossing, emergency pull over, loading, unloading. This was a great video to watch.
That's awesome! I wouldn't doubt you're an excellent trainer.
Thank you! I love training new driver's.
It’s so interesting to see how different states/companies do things differently. Like here, we aren’t required to set the parking brake or put it in neutral as well as we don’t have to put it in low gear when going across the tracks.
How about at bus stops?
@@BusMaster99 Yes, we secure the bus at bus stops.
This is a Great video and excellent way to show how to do this. First Student is so lucky to have you as a Bus driver for their company.
Wow I haven’t watched this channel in a little bit. I’m so glad ur a bus driver now! If u can show some emergency exit vids and some alarms with them that would be fun to see. So glad to see u doing well
Hes the bus driver that i would trust to get my kids home safely
I appreciate that.
Awesome to finally see a video of you behind the wheel of the bus even though you're already mentioned in previous videos they are already assigned to a route. Think we could see more videos of you behind the wheel in the future?
Maybe when we get electric buses.
@@BusMaster99 what are those supposed to come in? I had no idea you guys were getting electric buses
@@JordanLoweElevaToursCanada Hopefully by the end of this year. I gave my location manager a good idea where she can film me as I test drive an electric bus.
@@BusMaster99 OK that is cool! Do you know if your district is getting IC charge or Electric C2s?
@@JordanLoweElevaToursCanada LionCs actually. I was hoping for Jouleys though.
What if you see a train but the crossing gates didn’t close?
Then don't go. Safety first! Industrial equipment is subject to failure at any given time and any failures should be reported immediately.
@@BusMaster99Should every school buses always stop at every Railroad Crossings?
@@AfsanIbtisam Yes. Although if the crossing is marked "exempt," it's up to you whether you want to stop or not. I always do it no matter what.
@@BusMaster99When a school bus stops at a railroad crossing, should they stay at the left lane or right lane?
@@AfsanIbtisam Right lane if possible. I've had one time where I could not get into the right lane, there was also a bus in front of me in the left lane stopping at the tracks so I did the same, but I'm the one who got bitched at on the radio for it.
I'd appreciate him driving my kid to school
That means a lot to me. Thank you.
What if you hear trains, but didn’t see it?
Safety first, don't go!
@@BusMaster99Should you also go if a train is coming to a station near a railroad crossing and when you see trains that are not coming towards you?
Different states do different things , I know in nc we are required to stop noise and open door and caution lights .. and then proceed
Our company policy is 300ft from tracks, do a traffic check, quiet the bus and noise kill switch, 100ft 4 way flashers, Ohio law says to stop 50 to 15 feet from the first track. Stop the bus. Parking brake, gear, door, open drivers window. Look both ways twice and listen for trains (The rock and roll technique), if you don't see a train, do a traffic check, then gear, door, parking brake, accelerate across the tracks in drive as fast as possible. After crossing tracks do a traffic check, at 50ft from the track turn off flashers, disengage noise kill switch and resume normal operation. This a RR crossing as outlined in the Ohio CDL Driver's Manual.
Nice!
My local transit agency (and schoolboard as well) doesn't require drivers to stop at railroad crossings, since there has not been any trains where I live for over 12 years. The tracks were in bad condition and the municipalities never bothered to fix them.
That's weird. Stopping at railroad crossings is a federal law for school buses and HAZMAT trucks so it isn't an option. No matter what, you have to stop.
@@BusMaster99 It may be different in USA vs Canada (where I live). Personally I stop; however we are not required to as part of our CDL training.
@@tall_dude1233 j thought Canada doesn’t have cdl it’s a different name
@@BusMaster99
They have “exempt” crossings in some cases where they are no longer used.
@@niks_crazy_world True, those you aren't required to stop for.
I have a feeling you should keep a lookout on signaks aswell.
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Why it is required to stop 15 m to the railway crossings outside the city and only 5 m to the railway crossing within a city?
It's to prevent damage to the bus. The arm that comes down would come into contact with the bus if you were too close.
Practice student pick up a drop off?
Hello! I'd like to share this video with readers of School Bus Fleet if that's OK. Won't do so until you approve.
Go ahead! I don't see why not.
What's the purpose of selecting 1?
Company policy.
Maybe so that the bus doesn’t get stuck on the tracks
Did you actually get permission to make videos of yourself driving the bus?
I was told as long as I'm not the one holding the camera while driving, it's fine.
We were always taught not to change gears/ pull parking break at rail road crossings
Is putting the bus in neutral a requirement for your company or just something you do? None of our drivers at my company put it in neutral, we just use the wheel brakes.
It's a requirement for my department. Anytime the bus is loading/unloading passengers or stopping at a railroad crossing, the parking brake must be applied and the transmission must be in neutral (park if equipped).
“Stop 15 to 50 feet from rail road crossing” but proceeds to drive within 5 feet lol
In case you weren't listening, safety trumps the rules if you are unable to see an incoming train from that distance. The one thing you should never do is stop on the tracks.
I think you were too clore to the railroad you have to have at least 15 to 50 feet distance.
Like I said at the end of the video, you have to be able to see the train. If you can't from 15-50ft away, safety trumps the rules so long as you aren't stopping directly under the safety gate.
@@BusMaster99 Thanks. It is a great informative video.