More than 140 school bus drivers and transportation staff members from across the region gathered at Bellefontaine High School for annual safety training ahead of the new school year, reported Peak News. During one exercise, drivers entered a smoke-filled school bus and practiced evacuating and rescuing students. School bus drivers also practiced removing students from a school bus positioned on its side, simulating the conditions they could encounter following a rollover crash. Representatives shared their expertise and emphasized coordination among school transportation departments, law enforcement officers, and emergency responders during bus-related incidents. Related: School Bus Drivers Need Active Threat Training as Security Evolves, Experts SayRelated: Reasonable Suspicion Training on Driver Alcohol, Drug Use Comes to RenoRelated: Advancing Fleet Safety & Efficiency with AI AssistanceRelated: ‘If You Pass’ Campaign Drives Awareness, Engagement on School Bus Safety