December 2020 M INISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Consultancy Services for Design and Development of Training Programme for City Transport Professionals EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE CITY BUS SERVICES PROJECT (INDIA) HANDBOOK FOR DRIVERS
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December 2020December 2020
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS,
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Consultancy Services for Design and Development of
Training Programme for City Transport Professionals
EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE CITY BUS
SERVICES PROJECT (INDIA)
EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE CITY BUS
SERVICES PROJECT (INDIA)
HANDBOOK FOR DRIVERSHANDBOOK FOR DRIVERS
Name :
Driver ID :
Phone No. :
Address :
City :
Organization :
Personal Details
1 A. IntroductionIntroduction
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A. Understanding the Bus - Types,
Floor Height, Swept Path,
Relevant technical information &
Blind Spots.
B. Understanding the Road –
Bitumen and Cement Concrete
Road, Carriageway, Lane
Marking and Traffic Signs.
C. Eliminating common driver
errors
Understanding
Buses, Roads
and Driving
errors
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A. Risky Behaviour
B. Drive Safe & Right of Way
C. Special Driving Condition
D. Common Distractions
Managing
Risks
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A. Seat Adjustment
B. Mirror Adjustment
C. Fuel Efficient Driving Technique
D. Driver Information Management
System
Additional
information for
drivers
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A. Understand your importance
B. Appearance & Personal Habits
C. Articles to be Carried
Are you ready
for duty?
Contents
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1 Helps you to ascertain your readiness for duty.
2 Helps you understand types of buses & roads.
3 Managing risks associated with duty.
4Update your understanding of driving rules &
regulations
5 Tips on fuel efficient driving
Objectives
Drivers Notes
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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The first step is for every driver to satisfy
readiness for duty. It encompasses essentials such
as role/duty of a driver, appearance & personal
habit, adequate sleep to keep fit for duty, and
articles to be carried before starting duty. All
these are covered in Chapter 2 “Are you ready
for your duty”
Chapter 2: Are you ready for your duty
A driver must be aware of the types of buses and
their key features such as floor height, swept
path, length & height along with relevant
technical aspects. Such factors are decisive in
ensuring safe & defensive driving. Understanding
carriageway & lane markings, driving on cement
concrete & bitumen road, and different traffic
signs are important.
Chapter 3: Understanding Bus & Road
Gives a brief about all the chapters in the handbook
Chapter 1: Introduction
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A bus will be sharing the road with other users
including pedestrians, 2-wheelers, Trucks, LMVs,
cyclists, rickshaws etc.
As a public transport driver, it is important to
understand the vehicular limitations/challenges
and know the risk buses may pose and take
precautions to avert mishap. It is necessary to be
aware of all the rules & regulations pertaining to
safe driving.
In Indian cities, crowding worsens the driving
situation. Safety tips are given under ‘special
conditions’ to aid the driver.
Chapter 4: Managing Risks
Additional Information for drivers on:
➢ Seat Adjustment Procedure
➢ Mirrors Adjustment
➢ Tips on Fuel Conservation
➢ Driver Information Management System
Chapter 5: Additional Information
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Drivers Notes
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Chapter 2
Readiness for duty
A. Understand your importance
B. Appearance and personal habits
C. Articles to be carried
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Understand your importance:
1. You are the brand
ambassador of thecompany.
2. Passengers are the most
important customers on your
bus as they are the purpose
of your service.
Are you ready for duty
3. Your alertness in driving, proper halting at bus
stops/stations, being on schedule etc. will show the
companyyou represent in a good light.
Appearance and personal habits
Wearing a clean uniform makes you feel fresh
before you begin your day’s duty.
i. Remember, you are the
public face of the
company and wearing
uniform properly is a
form of identification
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ii. Your appearance strengthens your customer’s trust
in your company.
iii. You must be well rested for a minimum of 9 hrs.
between two consecutive duties. You should have
one full day rest (off) on the 7th day after 6 days of
working so that you are fresh & alert before you
begin your duty.
iv. Be punctual in reporting for duty.
v. Allow yourself enough time to reach your place of
work withouthaving to rush.
vi. Remember, drinking or being under the influence
of any intoxicating substance while on duty is not
only dangerous – as it impairs your driving skills –
but also illegal.
vii. Do not smokewhile in thebus.
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Valid driving license for
HMV (Transport
Vehicles)
Identity card (ID) & badge issued by your
company
Driver badge issued by
Transport Department
Prescribed glasses/spectacles
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Remember to carry these:
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Drivers Notes
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Chapter 3
Understanding Bus, Road
and Driving Errors
A. Understanding the Bus
B. Understanding the Road
C. Eliminating common driver
errors
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Double-decker Bus
HP:150-200 HP
Seating Capacity:35-50
Weight: 15,000-17,000 kg
Height: 4.7 m
Min. Turning Circle
Diameter: 9-10 mts
Articulated Bus
HP: 250-300 HP
Seating Capacity: 70-110
Weight: 25,000-30,000 kg
Height: 3.4 m
Min. Turning Circle
Diameter: 20-25 mts
Midi Bus
HP:125-150 HP
Seating Capacity: 23-34
Weight: 6,000-9,000 kg
Height: 3.4 m
Min. Turning Circle
Diameter: 6-8 mts
Standard Bus
HP: 150-200 HP
Seating Capacity: 35-50
Weight:15,000-17,000 kg
Height: 3.4 m
Min. Turning Circle
Diameter: 9-10 mts
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Above are approx. values
Understanding the Bus
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900mm
400mm
• Buses with floor heights of 900 mm, 650 mm and
400 mm arewidelyused in urban transport.
• While driving a low floor/clearance bus, pay
attention to potholes, speed breakers, etc., to
avoid damage to theundersidecomponents.
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Floor Height
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6.4mts
7mts
Articulated
bus
Standard
bus
Swept Path
• A bus requires much wider width while taking a
turn as compared to a car. The swept path
increases with the length of thebus.
• Sweep could be up to 4 times thebus-width.
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Swept Path
Swept paths increases with length of the bus.
4mts
Midi
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Double-
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Systems What the Driver should know
Engine
Horsepower, acceleration rate (i.e.,
time taken in seconds from 0 to a
speed of 30 km/hr), and fuel
consumption per km.
Transmission
Auto-transmission contributes to a
decrease in driving effort. Absence
of a clutch pedal indicates
presence of auto-transmission.
Brake/ABS
Check that ABS icon glows on
switching on. ABS improves
braking efficiency and helps
maintain stability of thebus.
Steering
Hydraulic power steering –
enables easy manoeuvring of the
bus and reduces driver efforts by
providing ease in rotating the
steering.
Relevant technical information
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• Through the side view mirrors a driver can see
road users/objects within a lateral distance of 1.5