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Driver Attitude

Driver Attitude. NHTSA School Bus Driver In-Service Safety Series. Module Purpose. Review your role as a school bus driver Review the stresses you might encounter Learn how to handle those stresses. Your Attitude Sets the Stage. For how you drive For how you feel about your job

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Driver Attitude

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  1. Driver Attitude NHTSA School Bus Driver In-Service Safety Series

  2. Module Purpose • Review your role as a school bus driver • Review the stresses you might encounter • Learn how to handle those stresses

  3. Your Attitude Sets the Stage • For how you drive • For how you feel about your job • For how your students and parents respond • For what kind of day your students have

  4. Don’t Forget • Your attitude rubs off on others • Have a positive attitude to be a safe and successful school bus driver

  5. It’s a fun job, but it can also be a tough job Stresses of a school bus driver

  6. Sources of Stress • Loud, disruptive, misbehaving students • Flat tires, broken turn signals • Problems at home • Rain, snow, sleet, and other bad weather • Road construction, detours • Reckless and impatient drivers

  7. What you can do about it How to handle the day-to-day stress of being a school bus driver

  8. Some Ways to Avoid Stress • Get a good night’s sleep • Leave personal problems at home • Arrive at work early • Smile • Be patient and understanding • Have a sense of humor • Relax

  9. In Summary • Your job is to safely transport kids from one place to another • This is sometimes a stressful responsibility • There are many ways to reduce the stress you feel each day

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