School Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill Record

Records school bus emergency evacuation drills by route, date, exit used, and student participation. Verifies students received emergency egress instruction each semester and documents drill outcomes, deficiencies, and corrective actions.

Inspection Details

• Drill date and time recorded
  Record the exact date and time the evacuation drill was conducted.
• Route or run number documented
  Enter the bus route, run number, or trip identifier associated with the drill.
• Bus identification recorded
  Record the bus number, unit ID, or fleet identifier used for the drill.
• Driver or supervising staff name recorded
  Identify the driver or staff member who supervised the drill.
• School or program location recorded
  Record the school, campus, or program location associated with the drill.

Drill Execution and Exits Used

• Front door exit used and unobstructed
  Verify the front door exit was used or demonstrated and was free of obstruction.
• Rear emergency exit used and unobstructed
  Verify the rear emergency exit was used or demonstrated and was free of obstruction.
• Side emergency exit used and unobstructed
  Verify any side emergency exit was used or demonstrated when applicable to the bus configuration.
• Exit demonstration matched bus configuration
  Confirm the exits demonstrated were appropriate for the bus design and available emergency egress points.
• Drill completed without unsafe delay
  Confirm the drill was completed in a timely manner without confusion, unsafe crowding, or blocked egress.

Student Participation and Instruction

• Students present and participated in drill
  Verify students assigned to the route were present and participated in the evacuation drill.
• Student count recorded
  Record the number of students participating in the drill.
• Emergency egress instruction provided this semester
  Verify students received emergency egress instruction during the current semester.
• Instruction covered safe exit procedures
  Confirm instruction included how to leave the bus safely, move away from the vehicle, and follow staff directions.
• Students understood assigned evacuation roles
  Confirm students understood any assigned roles such as assisting younger students or moving to a safe assembly area.

Documentation, Deficiencies, and Corrective Actions

• Deficiencies or non-conformances noted
  Indicate whether any deficiencies, delays, unsafe conditions, or non-conformances were observed during the drill.
• Corrective action documented for each deficiency
  Document the corrective action, owner, and target completion date for each deficiency identified.
• Drill record retained and filed
  Confirm the completed drill record will be retained in the required transportation or school safety file.
• Supervisor or inspector signature
  Signature of the person verifying the drill record.

Reference and Follow-Up

• Reference document or district procedure
  Optional reference to the governing procedure, handbook, or district transportation standard.
• Follow-up inspection required
  Indicate whether a follow-up drill, retraining, or corrective verification is required.
• Follow-up due date
  Record the date and time by which follow-up action should be completed.
• Additional notes
  Use for any additional observations, unusual conditions, or administrative notes related to the drill.