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B. ENGINE PROBLEM INDICATORS 1. OIL LIGHT AND BUZZER : If the oil light and/or buzzer come on, immediately pull over to a safe location and shut engine off. Advise dispatch. Upon instruction, check oil level, check for any visible leaks, and check for broken oil lines. 2. COOLANT TEMPERATURE LIGHT AND BUZZER : If the coolant light and/or buzzer come on, immediately pull over to a safe location. Recheck water temperature gauge if over 200 degrees, advise dispatch. Also, check for broken fan belt(s) and water hoses. Do not open the radiator cap. This will result in hot water erupting from radiator. 3. LOW AIR LIGHT AND BUZZER : If the low air light and/or buzzer come on, immediately pull over to a safe location and stop vehicle. If necessary, use the emergency stopping system. Advise dispatch. Upon instruction, check for broken belts and air lines. (a) A "school bus accident" means any of the following: 1. A motor vehicle accident resulting in property damage in excess of one thousand dollars ($ 1,000.00) or personal injury, on public or private property, and involving a school bus transporting a pupil. We will report all school bus accidents to CHP. 2. A collision between a vehicle and a pupil or a school bus driver while the pupil or driver is crossing the highway when the school bus flashing red signal lamps are required to be operated pursuant to Section 22112 V.C. 3. Injury of a pupil inside a vehicle described in paragraph (1) as a result of acceleration, deceleration, or other movement of the vehicle. (b) The Department of the California Highway Patrol shall investigate all school bus accidents with the exception of accidents involving only property damage and occurring entirely on private property; however, CHP will investigate accidents on private property where California Vehicle Code notice of enforcement is posted. A. REPORTING Whenever any school bus accident occurs, the driver must stop at the scene, immediately notify or cause to be notified the CHP, his or her employer, and the school district for which the bus may be operated under contract (13 CCR 1219). B. ACCIDENT NOTIFICATIONS In case of accident, immediately radio or see to it that the Agency is notified. If unable to reach the Agency dispatcher, the driver must notify or cause to be notified the CHP. The driver shall give the precise location of the accident. If there are injuries that will require transportation, the driver shall indicate the number of people injured. Comply with all provisions in the Code of Regulations, Title 13. If a driver is reporting an accident that he or she has witnessed, the driver should indicate that an Agency vehicle was not involved, and then give necessary details for the location of the accident, injuries, and type of help needed. No photographs of an accident or an accident scene shall be taken unless specifically instructed by Safety and Training.

I. SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENTS California Vehicle Code 12517.1:

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Revised 8/14/2024