Driving the school minibus

What other factors may contribute to the likelihood of any harm occurring?

Pupils with behaviour problems - noisy or challenging behaviour :

Passengers with special needs :

Consideration given to age groups and abilities :

Horseplay :

Staff not trained or assessed as competent to drive the minibus :

Excessive speed :

Using mobile phone while driving :

Smoking in the minibus :

Insufficient rest breaks :

Driving substantial distances after a full day's work :

Driving on monotonous roads such as motorways :

No additional members of staff travelling on minibus :

Driving after having less sleep than normal sleep :

Driving after drinking alcohol within the previous 12 hours :

Driving after taking medicines that cause drowsiness :

Picking up or setting down in unsafe locations :

Adverse weather conditions - fog, ice, snow etc. :

Lack of regular servicing / maintenance of minibus :

No provision of seat belts or ill-fitting seat belts :

Seat belts not being worn :

Overloading due to inadequate luggage carrying facilities - maximum weight limit exceeded :

Gangways and emergency exits obstructed with luggage :

Loading roof-rack in wet, windy or icy conditions :

Carrying medical oxygen tanks and cylinders :

Transporting inappropriate items e.g. furniture / chemicals / highly flammable goods :

Inappropriate use of minibus e.g. popping to a cash point :