Run 49 CFR Part 392 School Bus Operations Compliance Audit — Free

Audit Details and Route Context

Audit date and time recorded

Driver and route identified

Document driver name or ID, route number, and school or terminal assignment.

Vehicle/unit number recorded

Audit type selected

Weather, traffic, and roadway conditions documented

Note conditions that may affect stopping distance, visibility, or railroad crossing approach.

Driver Readiness and Prohibited Practices

Driver appears alert and fit for duty critical (required)

Yes No N/A

No use of handheld mobile phone while driving critical (required)

Yes No N/A

No texting or manual messaging while driving critical (required)

Yes No N/A

No eating, drinking, or other distracting activity while operating

Yes No N/A

Seat belt used when vehicle is in motion critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Safe Driving Practices

Speed maintained at or below posted and company limits critical (required)

Following distance maintained appropriately for conditions

Lane changes and turns executed safely and with signals critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Stops made smoothly without abrupt braking

Railroad Crossing Compliance

Bus stopped before the crossing as required critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Driver looked and listened before proceeding critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Windows opened and interior noise minimized when required by procedure

Yes No N/A

Crossing was made only when tracks were clear and safe critical (required)

Yes No N/A

No gear shifting, stopping, or unnecessary delay on tracks critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Passenger Safety and Stop Procedures

Approach to stops was controlled and predictable

Hazard lights, stop arm, and crossing control devices used correctly critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Students loaded and unloaded only when bus was fully stopped and secured critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Findings, Coaching, and Follow-Up

Deficiencies documented with specific observations

Coaching or retraining required

Corrective action owner and due date recorded

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Run: 49 CFR Part 392 School Bus Operations Compliance Audit

Audit Details and Route Context

Driver Readiness and Prohibited Practices

Safe Driving Practices

Railroad Crossing Compliance

Passenger Safety and Stop Procedures

Findings, Coaching, and Follow-Up

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