SBDCI - School Bus Driver Improvement Course

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is responsible for setting and maintaining the program standards for the School Bus Driver Improvement Course (SBDIC). In partnership with the school bus licencing stakeholders, the MTO has made improvements to the SBDIC by introducing new minimum course content and program delivery standards, as well as a formal course provider approval process. The improvements address changes in industry practices, driver’s licencing requirements, vehicle standards, and recommendations made by the Chief Coroner of Ontario. It will help facilitate the continued safe transportation of children by ensuring that all new school bus drivers receive consistent and high-quality training. In this course, students are provided with an understanding of the laws and regulations that apply to the school bus industry. This course is recommended for all school bus drivers. In a classroom setting, defensive driving techniques are presented with the aid of various audiovisual devices. The course is designed to involve participants in group discussions of driving problems that are encountered by drivers each day. This course is approved by the Ministry of Transportation as qualification for drivers who are required to successfully complete a Driver Improvement Course in order to obtain a classified driver’s licence.