This reference source is intended to assist the school bus driver training instructor in course preparation. Instructional units for program planning each contain pertinent course questions, a summary, and evaluation questions. Unit 1, "Introduction to the School Bus Driver Training Program," focuses on basic course objectives and requirements and on employment certification requirements. Unit 2, "The School Bus Driver," discusses necessary physical, emotional, and character qualities of the driver. Unit 3, "Responsibilities of the School Bus Driver," presents traditional responsibilities and equipment-related responsibilities. Unit 4, "Human Relations," focuses on driver relationships with pupils, parents, and administration. Unit 5, "Emergency Procedures," offers methods for responding to accidents and treatment of injuries. Unit 6, "Traffic Laws, Signs, and Signals," discusses general state practices, including pre-trip inspection and operational procedures. Unit 8, "School Bus Maintenance," stresses conservation procedures such as tire and engine care; also discussed is detection of mechanical deficiencies, bus cleaning, and pre-trip inspection. Unit 9, "Transporting the Handicapped Child," considers the relationship of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act to school transportation policy and practice. Driver responsibilities and types of handicapping conditions are discussed. (CJH)