Transportation rules and procedures checklist 

     Yes 
   No 
  • Are drivers prohibited from operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including prescription drugs that can make them drowsy?
 
 
  • Are drivers prohibited from smoking, playing loud music, and wearing earphones? 
 
 
  • Are drivers prohibited from leaving children unattended in a vehicle?
   
  • Are drivers required to make a daily physical inspection of the vehicle and record their findings in the Driver’s Vehicle Condition report?
    
  • Are vehicles equipped with reflective Danger signs (the triangle)? (In case of an on-road emergency, the driver can use these signs to alert other drivers of the situation.)
    
  • Does each vehicle have a radio, cell phone, or other communication device?
      
  • Does each vehicle have a fully stocked first-aid kit?
      
  • Does each vehicle have emergency identification and contact information for each child being transported?
   
  • Does the facility director approve each driver, and are only approved drivers allowed to operate vehicles?
    
  • Does the director keep all vehicle keys in one central location?
      
  • Do drivers always follow agreed-on routes, or get approval from the director to change them?
    
  • Are all passengers seated and secured, and do children use approved child-restraint devices or seatbelts?
      
  • Do drivers check to make sure all doors are properly closed and locked?
      
  • Do drivers make sure passengers do not put their heads, hands, arms, or other body parts outside the windows?
     
  • Do drivers prohibit horseplay and rowdy behavior?
      
  • If the vehicle can carry more than 6 passengers, is there an adult onboard who is trained in safety procedures and group management?
      
  • For child care centers, are there enough adults (not including the driver) to supervise the children and maintain the same adult-to-child ratio that is used at the center?
      
  • Do drivers always strictly obey all traffic laws?
      
  • Do drivers always check the oil, tire pressure, and battery when they buy gas?
      
  • Do drivers always leave vehicles in Park, with the emergency brake on?
      
  • Do drivers always shut off the motor before loading or unloading children?
      
  • If the driver can’t shut off the motor, is the vehicle equipped with flashing lights similar to a school bus to warn oncoming traffic that the vehicle is loading/unloading?
      
  • Is the vehicle air conditioned when the temperature is above 75˚F, and heated when the temperature is below 50˚F?
        
  • Are drivers instructed to call an authorized service station for flat tires and other on-the-road vehicle problems?
        
  • Does the facility replace its vehicles regularly?
        
  • If you use rented vehicles, are the drivers experienced in using the vehicle and approved by the director or other lead person in the organization?
        
  • If you use chartered buses, is the driver a professional provided by the bus owner or charter company?
        
  • Do drivers always check the vehicle before garaging to make sure no passengers, especially children, were left onboard?
        
  • If required to back up a large vehicle, is a spotter used to make sure backing up can be done safely?
        

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