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1 School Bus Driver In-service 2013-14 INDUSTRY UPDATES Inservice 2013-14 For Bus Drivers 1

2 School Bus Driver In-service 2013-14 Industry Updates 1.CDL Physical Changes 2.Out-of-State Driving Records 3.May Day – Stop Paddle Violation Count 4.New Medical Marijuana Law 2

3 School Bus Driver In-service 2013-14 Medical Exams Currently … State certified medical examiners conduct your medical exam. 3

4 School Bus Driver In-service 2013-14 Medical Exams Effective May 21, 2014… Federally certified and registered medical examiners will conduct your medical exam. 4

5 School Bus Driver In-service 2013-14 Medical Exams Future Plan… Raise the bar for CDL drivers Maintain high safety standards Remove high-risk carriers, drivers, and service providers from operation 5

6 School Bus Driver In-service 2013-14 Out of State CDL Records Information is only shared between states when driver applies for CDL 6

7 School Bus Driver In-service 2013-14 Mayday May 1 Every Year … Everyone Counts! 7

8 School Bus Driver In-service 2013-14 Washington’s Marijuana Law Legal? Yes, however … Using is still breaking Federal Law & District Policy 8

9 School Bus Driver In-service 2013-14 Washington’s Marijuana Law What is your District Policy? 9

10 School Bus Driver In-service 2013-14 Industry Update SUMMARY CDL physical and doctors CDL out of state driving record May Day is count day The new Marijuana Law 10

11 School Bus Driver In-service 2013-14 Evaluation Describe the two upcoming requirements for examiners that conduct physicals for CDL holders. 11 By May 21, 2014, medical examiners must be on the National Registry and meet Federal regulations.

12 School Bus Driver In-service 2013-14 Evaluation Name two conditions that are not routinely tested for but may be included for good reasons in your medical exam. 12 Sleep apnea and obesity

13 School Bus Driver In-service 2013-14 Evaluation Describe the difference between an out- of-state regular driving record and a CDL driving record. 13 Regular driving records are not shared between states. CDL driving records are shared through a database system.

14 School Bus Driver In-service 2013-14 Evaluation Why it is important for all bus drivers and school districts to participate in the Mayday count each year? 14 We must collect accurate information in order to make the public aware of this serious and common violation.

15 School Bus Driver In-service 2013-14 Evaluation Describe the reason the WA State Marijuana Law does not apply to school bus drivers. 15 The Department of Transportation’s regulated drug testing program does not allow for the use of marijuana for commercial drivers.


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