Own Your Route: Defensive Driving Guide is an interactive course designed to equip school bus drivers with the mindset and skills needed to prioritize safety every time they take the wheel. Through a focus on the “Three A’s” of defensive driving—Attitude, Awareness, and Action—drivers will learn how to stay calm under pressure, remain alert in ever-changing environments and take proactive steps to prevent accidents. The course explores how a driver’s mindset directly impacts student behavior and safety, how to anticipate hazards before they happen and how to take control through practical safety measures both on and off the road. This training provides real-world tools and strategies to help drivers protect their most precious cargo, from pre-trip inspections to managing student conduct. By the end of the course, drivers will be empowered to lead with focus, respond with confidence, and truly own their route.

This course covers:

• Developing a Focused and Positive Driving Attitude – Learn how your mindset influences decision-making, student behavior and overall safety on the road.
• Enhancing Situational Awareness – Gain the ability to anticipate hazards, monitor changing conditions and remain alert throughout the route.
• Taking Proactive Safety Actions – Master practical defensive driving habits, including pre-trip checks, safe maneuvering and effective responses to unexpected events.