Student Safety
Oregon Friendly Driver Course for School Bus Drivers
Welcome, 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.
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.
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. Learn more about the course here.
Oregon Friendly Driver is funded by the Oregon Dept. of Transportation and administered by Commute Options
School Bus Transportation Directors: Invest in Your Team’s Safety and Professional Development.
We understand the unique challenges faced by school bus drivers and the critical importance of their role in ensuring student safety. That’s why the Oregon Friendly Driver course offers a valuable in-person team training opportunity, designed specifically for your transportation department.
Get ODE-Approved Credit for Your Team:
This 90-minute in-person team training session provides 1.5 hours of Oregon Department of Education (ODE) approved classroom credit, a valuable professional development opportunity for your drivers. Please note: this credit is exclusively available through in-person team training; the online course does not qualify for ODE credit.
Why Enroll Today?
Oregon Friendly Driver For Oregon School Bus Drivers
Gain Confidence
Master the rules of the road and learn how to handle situations involving vulnerable road users.
Ensure Safety
Keep your community safe by understanding and respecting the rights of all road users. Understand the common mistakes that lead to crashes.
Be A Friendly Driver
Learning how to navigate the road responsibly and courteously. We are all people trying to get where we need to go safely.
Focus on Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Road Users:
Our training emphasizes the importance of road safety with vulnerable road users, including people walking, biking, and those using electric mobility devices, which are frequently encountered around school zones and bus routes.
Enhance Student Safety:
Equip your drivers with advanced defensive driving techniques and awareness of potential crashes involving people walking, biking and electric moibiity users on Oregon roads.
Stay Up-to-Date On Oregon Road Laws
Ensure your team is informed about the latest Oregon traffic laws and best practices when it comes to right of way and vulnerable road users like people walking, biking, people with disabilities and electric mobility users.
Choose Your School Bus Driver Training Option:
- Team Training: Book an in-person training session for your entire school bus-driving team! Our certified instructors will provide engaging, interactive training tailored to your district’s specific needs. Perfect for school district transportation teams looking to enhance their school bus safety protocols.
- PLEASE NOTE: 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.
- PLEASE NOTE: This online course certification is not valid for the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) approved classroom credit. That credit is only valid with the in-person training.
FAQs
Oregon Friendly Driver Course
for School Bus Drivers
What is the Oregon Friendly Driver Course, and why is it important for our school bus driving team?
The Oregon Friendly Driver Course is a training program designed to enhance driver safety awareness, especially concerning people walking, people biking, and other vulnerable road users. It’s important for your school bus drivers to understand and implement these safety principles to ensure the well-being of students and the community.
Can we schedule an in-person training session for our entire school bus driving team, and how long does it typically last?
Yes! We offer in-person training sessions tailored to your team’s schedule and needs. The duration of the training can be adjusted, but a typical session lasts approximately 60-90 minutes. We can work with your district to provide flexible scheduling. Contact us to discuss in-person training for the Oregon Friendly Driver Course.
Are the instructors for the in-person training certified, and do they have experience working with school bus drivers?
Yes, our instructors are certified and have extensive experience in driver safety training, with a focus on school bus operations. They are knowledgeable about Oregon traffic laws and the specific challenges faced by school bus drivers across the state.
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Safe Roads = Safe Oregon
Keep Oregon Students safe and become a certified Oregon Friendly Driver today!
The Oregon Friendly Driver Course is for Everyone
The Oregon Friendly Driver Course isn’t just for school bus drivers—it’s for everyone!
Whether you’re a seasoned driver, safety advocate, school bus driver, or business owner, this course offers valuable insights into making our roads safer.