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19-A Works * Q.E.D. **. * Because of you ** quod erat demonstrandum (we’ll tell you later). Rules of the Day. Exits/smoking/A.E.D. Cell phones on vibrate Be here the whole class Stay focused on topic Park comments in “lot” Network Take home some ideas to do your job successfully.
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19-A Works*Q.E.D.** * Because of you ** quod erat demonstrandum (we’ll tell you later)
Rules of the Day • Exits/smoking/A.E.D. • Cell phones on vibrate • Be here the whole class • Stay focused on topic • Park comments in “lot” • Network • Take home some ideas to do your job successfully
1976 Today • Cell phones • Texting • Fast food (fast life!) • Road Rage • More user demands • More lawsuits • More traffic (see next)
Changing Traffic Environment U.S. Totals
Finish this sentence • A 19-A Driver is different than other drivers because….
Being 19-A Driver Means • Good driving record • Knowledge of law • Knowledge of skills • Regular driving evaluations • Background check • 24/7 driver monitoring • Physical fitness
Finish this sentence • 19-A Certified Examiners grow professionally by….
19-A CE’ Grow Professionally Through • Refreshers • Networking • Self-evaluation • Cross-testing • Earned respect • Safety Culture • Audit success
Goals for Today • Problem for CE’s…Drivers, Locations, Tests • Electronic 19-A • Revised Forms • 3 required functions • Audits (you’re the auditor!)
Agenda • 7:30 – 8:00 Registration • 8:00 – 8:30 Introduction to the day • 8:30 – 10:30 Big 3 Problems • 10:30 – 10:45 Break • 10:45 – 11:45 New Forms • 11:45 – 12:15 Electronic filing • 12:15 – 12:45 Open Forum Q+A • 12:45 – 1:00 Wrap-up and Certificates
Problems I can’t reach the pedals!!! • Problem Drivers • Problem Locations • Problem Tests
Finish this sentence • I can tell he/she is “an accident waiting to happen” because….
Problem Drivers Whatever… • “Accident waiting to happen” • Risk-taking behaviors • Complaints • Financial cost • Morale impact • DO this… • Retraining • Progressive discipline
Problem Locations STOP, LOOK, LISTEN STOP, LOOK, LISTEN STOP, LOOK, LISTEN STOP, LOOK, LISTEN You know where they are • Intersections • Merges • Factory entrances • School zones • Transfer stops • RR X-ing
Finish this sentence • My strategies for problem locations are….
Four Steps 4. Procedure 3. Brainstorm 2. Observe 1. Problem
Problem Solutions Is this the last donut? These stakeouts are tough duty! Strategies • Route around • Include in BTW • Surveillance • Set up a camera • Talk to DOT, RR, Law enforcement
omg! Problem Tests Tough for drivers • Nervous drivers • Literacy issues • Bad day for driver
Grrrr! Problem Tests Tough on CE • New bad habits • Personal conflict • Personal friend
Test Suggestions • Give a good introduction • Recognize best behavior • Explain “unsatisfactory” • Describe – don’t judge • Be a professional • Appeal to professionalism • Meaningful follow-up
Rest of the Day • New and revised forms • 3 Required CE tasks • Penalties! • Your questions???
Revised Forms Same on every form! • Driver Information • Carrier Information • Examiner information • Vehicle Information
Revised Forms • Explanation of signatures • Certify, affirm, authorize, verify, acknowledge, • Clarified dates • Date of examination • Date of observation • Date of interview • Date submitted • DS874 Physical is more like US DOT
DS-3.6 Information NEW NEW
DS-870 Information
DS-870.1 SAME Information Formerly page 2 of DS-870 NEW
DS-871 Information Make available to drivers NEW
DS-872 SAME Information SAME NEW NEW
Defensive Driving Observation Great teamwork! • Inside/outside • 20 minutes • With passengers on regular route. • Drive safely • Vary your vehicle • Have a copy of the route • Observe loading/unloading
When to DDO Speed adjusted to conditions – good driving! • Scheduled (on-board) • Random at problem locations • Response to complaint • Challenging days
DMV Defensive Driving Principles • Effective visual searching for hazards • Effective communication with other roadway users • Effective maintenance of space cushion between your vehicle and other vehicles • Prudent speed for conditions I knew a Prudence once…
DMV Defensive Driving Principles Adherence to all (statutory and advisory) traffic controls Proper position of bus in roadway during various driving situations Adequate physical control of bus (vehicle controls) Skillful anticipation of other roadway users’ actions Effective reactions to other roadway users’ dangerous actions
Must be done by CE DS-873 Information SAME Safety and emergency equipment items removed SAME NEW
DS-874 Qualified Disqualified May also use US DOT form 649-F (6045) SAME SAME NEW
BTW I’m ready! • Explain form and BTW • CE must be licensed • Same route for all • 45 minutes • Include all test items • No passengers • Item failure ≠ broken law • Giving directions • Commentary driving
Must be done by CE DS-875 Qualified Disqualified • DQ • Any DQ action • Two 10-point • actions • 40 total points SAME SAME SAME NEW Write comments on back of form NEW items SAME
Written Exam I wonder if the Commissioner could pass this test? • Provide CDL manual, Part 6, and the DMV Driver’s Manual • Choose 15 questions from Section A and 5 questions from Section B. • 80% correct means both 12/15 in A and 4/5 in B • You may read the ??? To the driver, but not the manuals • CE must proctor • Include DS – 875Y and all pages with included questions
Must be done by CE Only available from DMV DS-875Y Qualified Disqualified SAME NO test details needed SAME SAME NEW
Biennial Boo-Boos Oops! • Driver will not sign form, or • Test failed • Driver is DQ-ed immediately • CE must notify carrier immediately • 3-10 days for retest, unless re-training required • Carrier must notify DMV within 10 days if retest is not passed • Drop notice must be hard copy.
DS-885 SAME Add me. Really, I was 21 last week!
NEW! NOW! Electronic Carriers • Now – Over 30% of carriers • Now – Over 60% of drivers • Electronically • Add drivers (except OOS) • Drop drivers (Except DQ drops) • View & print notifications, roster, add/drop receipts • Requalification letters • Maintain linked CE information • File AOC electronically
Sign up… Email request to:
School Bus Carriers Fingerprint scanning by end of 2009 • Vendor: L-1 • Cost: about the same using escrow account with L-1 • Info: http://www.l1enrollment. com/state/?st=ny • Stay posted
New Frequency of Audits • Last review satisfactory – 36 mo. • Last review warning issued – 24 mo. • Last review hearing requested – 12 mo. • New carrier – 12-18 months from BDU registration date
Reality of Penalties $ $ $ $