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Guidelines for Drivers

  • Please allow the teacher to make vehicle assignments for students.  If you have a suggestion or preference, please let the teacher know a day ahead of time so this can be taken into consideration.  Teachers sometimes have special reasons that they may not be free to explain for assigning specific seating arrangements.  You will be provided with a list of the names of the children being transported in your vehicle.
  • Students are to return with the same person and vehicle that transported them for this event.  Only an administrator or the sponsoring teacher can make exceptions to this.  Usually, exceptions are reserved for emergency situations only.
  • Copies of the Emergency Medical Release Forms for all students will be with the teacher if the trip destination is more than ten miles from the school.
  • Seat belts must be worn at all times.  It is for this reason that children may be transported only in the cabs of pickup or other types of trucks.  Note that only one child is permitted per working seat belt.
  • Please be sure that you understand the route to be taken.  A map and/or directions will be provided by the teacher.  Please stick to the assigned route to and from the field trip.  Do not take a “better” way or stop for snacks unless this is part of the teacher’s plan.
  • It is expected that you will obey all the traffic laws including maintaining acceptable speed limits.
  • When traveling, cars will “caravan” together.  At no time should cars pass the “lead car” or take “side trips” away from the caravan.  Nor should you take “chances” to keep up with the caravan, such as entering an intersection when the light is already yellow.
  • Please call the school right away if you experience car trouble or become lost.  If someone has been hurt or is ill, and the teacher is not readily available for consultation, please call the school for instructions.
  • Children must enter and leave the vehicle from the curbside unless the vehicle is in a protected parking area or driveway.
  • Children must not be left unattended in a vehicle.
  • Students should not eat or drink in your car without your permission.  They have been instructed to use quiet voices when talking and to keep their hands/feet to themselves.  If any student does not cooperate, please inform the teacher.