| DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provide each driver with a written department contact – name & phone number
2. Department will designate a trip leader, head and follow-up vehicle
3. Review day’s route each morning. AAA will provide maps, trip tix, guide books, etc.
4. Review emergency protocols and phone procedures with all drivers at least once a semester.
5. Enforce seat belt usages for all passengers.
6. Ensure vans are not overloaded with people or cargo. DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Check vehicle each morning for proper operations including, but not limited t oil, tires, wipers, lights, fuel, doors, hitches and trailers.
2. Driver’s responsibility to see that everyone wears a seat belt.
3. Driver ensures vehicle is not overloaded.
4. Driver knows route and has review with other drivers. Take frequent rest breaks.
5. Fuel vehicles at same time – keep vehicles clean.
6. Driver’s responsibility to ensure no alcohol in vehicles
7. Understands emergency and phone procedures
8. Keep all gas receipts, store them in plastic pouch with credit cards.
9. Return van clean and full tank of gas and return all paper work
10. Report all problems on check-in sheet. BREAKDOWNS 1. Pull as far as possible off the road.
2. Call AAA on phone @ 1-800-AAA-HELP for road side repairs and towing. Then call the Department of Transportation and Parking @ 1-410-617-5396.
3. Use only AAA approved, EXXON or dealership for repairs.
4. If repairs are over $500, call 1-410-617-5396 for advice during the day.
5. Call your destination with revised arrival time.
6. Call your sponsor with details of the problem
7. Use your best judgment and stay calm. ACCIDENTS
1. Stop immediately – keep calm. Secure your vehicle
2. Warn on-coming traffic, use emergency equipment found in yellow box
3. Help the injured. Do not render first aid unless you are trained. Use phone to call a doctor or ambulance if necessary.
4. Do not argue, accuse anyone, make any admissions or blame or apologize for the accident.
5. Call the appropriate law enforcement agency (highway patrol, police, sheriff, etc.)
6. Obtain complete information called for in the USF&G “In Case of Accident” booklet, and an accident report form completed in detail.
7. Call your departmental sponsor.
8. Call the Department of Transportation & Parking @ 410-617-5396.
9. Do not talk to media – refer them to Public Relations @ Loyola College 410-617-5025.
10. Refer to AAA booklet for towing/repair/bail bond/rental vehicles, etc.
11. Take care of your passengers, stay calm.
12. Call your destination. Advice them of your situation. | |
