§ 31-10-5.1 - School bus driver annual training. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 31-10-5.1

   § 31-10-5.1  School bus driver annualtraining. – (a) The department of revenue shall promulgate any rules and regulations thatit deems necessary to ensure that a ten (10) hour training course is providedfor all new school bus drivers and a three (3) hour retraining course isprovided to all renewal applicants on at least a yearly basis.

   (b) The training shall include, but not be limited to,defensive driving, and instruction in all state laws, rules, and regulationsrelating to school buses and school bus safety.

   (c) Prior to any renewal of any certificate of a school busdriver, the division of motor vehicles shall require proof of the renewalapplicant's having successfully completed the annual retraining as provided inthis section. That proof shall include the passing of a written examinationprepared by the department of revenue or the department of revenue's designeeand conducted by employees of the department.