School Bus drivers
In 2022 ODOT reported 828 crashes on Oregon Roads involving people on foot.
Oregon Friendly Driver for
School Bus Drivers
As a school bus driver, your dedication to the safety of our children is a matter of life and death every day. The Oregon Friendly Driver Course is specifically designed to enhance driver skills and awareness, ensuring safer commutes around students walking, biking, and rolling.
Earn ODE Credit
Your school bus driver team will earn 1.5 hours of Oregon Department of Education (ODE) approved classroom credit with this 90-minute in-person training. This credit is exclusive to in-person sessions; the online course does not qualify.
Student Safety:
Gain specialized knowledge and skills to navigate Oregon's roads safely, particularly around vulnerable road users, ensuring the well-being of your student passengers and community.
Stay informed:
Keep up-to-date with Oregon traffic laws and best practices, especially concerning people walking, people biking, people with disabilities, and electric mobility users, all of which are frequently encountered around school zones.
Oregon Friendly Driver Course for School Bus Drivers
Invest in your driving skills, help prevent fatal crashes in Oregon school zones.
Your commitment to student safety is vital. At Oregon Friendly Driver, we understand the unique challenges you face navigating our roads.
Tragically, many crashes involve vulnerable road users – people walking, people biking, and those with mobility challenges. As school bus drivers, you play a crucial role in preventing these incidents. We need your expertise and dedication to create a safer environment around our schools and communities.
As of 2022 - Oregon has the 8th highest traffic fatality rate in the country.
Department of Education approval for 1.5 hours of required classroom credit
The Oregon Friendly Driver course is approved by the Department of Education for 1.5 hours of required classroom credit, providing valuable professional development for school bus drivers.
The Oregon Friendly Driver course directly addresses the critical need to protect children and other vulnerable road users, equipping drivers with enhanced skills and knowledge to navigate roads safely, especially around school zones and bus routes.
By emphasizing defensive driving techniques and awareness of people walking, biking, and those with disabilities, this course empowers Oregon school bus drivers to create a safer environment for students and the community.
2020 - 2022 Oregon experienced a 46% increase is school bus crashes. source: 2020 Oregon Traffic Crash Summary
Oregon Friendly Driver for
Choose Your School Bus Driver Training Option:
We offer a variety of ways to take the course! You can take it at your own pace online, schedule a group training for your school bus driving team (highly recommended), and schedule a live webinar.
The Oregon Friendly Driver Course is 100% free and fully funded by the Oregon Dept. of Transportation and administered by Commute Options.
Team Training:
Book an in-person training session for your entire school bus-driving team! Your team will earn 1.5 hours of Oregon Department of Education (ODE) approved classroom credit with this 90-minute in-person training. This credit is exclusive to in-person sessions; the online course does not qualify.
Online:
Take the Oregon Friendly Driver Course online at your own pace. Learn valuable driving techniques and improve your awareness around vulnerable roadway users. This online module is perfect for individual school bus drivers to become a certified Oregon Friendly Driver.
Oregon Friendly Driver for school bus drivers
FAQ
School bus drivers and school administrators, we understand you have specific concerns. Find answers to your most pressing questions about the Oregon Friendly Driver course in our dedicated FAQ section below.
The Oregon Friendly Driver course focuses on enhancing awareness of vulnerable road users, which is crucial around school zones and bus routes where people walking, biking, and children are present. It also reinforces defensive driving skills essential for safely transporting students on people-centric roadways in Oregon.
The online course is designed to be completed in approximately 60 minutes. In person training will be scheduled to accommodate the team of drivers. Typically lasting 60-90 minutes in person. Contact us to schedule your group training program here.
It’s recommended that school bus drivers regularly refresh their knowledge, especially when traffic laws or road conditions change. This course provides a valuable refresher and ongoing resource. We recommended taking our course every two years as Oregon road laws are ever changing.
Absolutely! A significant portion of the course focuses on understanding the behavior and needs of vulnerable road users, including people walking, biking, and electric mobility users around school zones. Learn Oregon’s current laws regarding traffic safety and right-of-way regulations to avoid common causes of crashes.
While the course covers general Oregon traffic laws and vulnerable road user safety, it may not delve into every specific regulation for school bus operations. However, the general safety principles are very relevant. For more specific school bus regulations, please refer to the Oregon Department of Education and DMV resources.
Oregon School Bus Drivers
Become a certified Oregon Friendly Driver today!
The Oregon Friendly Driver course empowers you to become a safer, more confident school bus driver. Enroll today and make a positive impact on the lives of the students you serve. Together, we can create safer roads for everyone!
- Your team will earn 1.5 hours of Oregon Department of Education (ODE) approved classroom credit with this 90-minute in-person training. This credit is exclusive to in-person sessions.
- Prioritize student safety. Enhance your ability to protect the lives of your student passengers.
- Vulnerable road user awareness. Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by people walking, biking, disabled, and electric mobility users, particularly around school routes.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest regulations, ensuring you're compliant and prepared for any situation involving people on bikes, people walking, and other vulnerable roadway users.
