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B) PASSENGER VAN Driver Operation for Daycare Operators
(Includes Temporary Park Option)
Introduction
The Child Check-Mate Safety System is an electronic child reminder which was developed as a drivers aid to increase
child safety and driver job security. The system is activated the moment a child boards the bus, and is deactivated when
the driver depresses the “Stop and Check” reset button at the rear of the bus upon completion of each run. The system
was developed “by drivers for drivers” over 6 years ago, and is currently installed on over 160,000 buses and daycare
vehicles across North American. The system is simple to use, and does not interfere with the normal course of the driver’s
daily routine with the exception of pushing a button at the back of the bus after the children have disembarked. The Child
Check-Mate System does not replace the responsibility of the driver to check his/her vehicle, however it will significantly
reduce the chances of a child accidentally being left behind or unattended onboard a school bus or daycare vehicle.
- The Child Check-Mate Safety System becomes active once the engine is turned on, and the brake pedal is
depressed. Activation is indicated by a brief audible chirping sound once the engine has been turned on. This activation
alarm comes from the main master alarm unit and indicates that the bus is equipped with the system, and that it is
operating effectively. The system becomes armed by simply applying the brakes.
- Once the driver has completed their route he or she, as part of a normal routine, will check their bus for any
remaining students (either with the engine running, “or” turned off with the key in the accessory position. The only addition
to the driver’s routine is to depress (and hold down for 2 seconds) the “Stop and Check” reset button at the rear of the bus
after dropping off their last student. Once the button is depressed, a deactivation alarm will sound (quick chirping sound)
indicating to the driver that the system has been properly disarmed.
- Following these simple procedures should not alter the drivers’ daily routine, other than to depress the reset button,
during their routine walk to the back of the bus at the end of each run to check for children or lost articles. Should the
driver however, attempt to park the vehicle and turn the engine off before disarming the system, a warning alarm will
sound indicating that a child check has not been properly conducted. Immediately, the driver must return the key to the “ON” position (or to accessory) and return to the rear of the vehicle to deactivate the system. Failure to turn the key to the “on” or “accessory” position at this time will result in the activation of a secondary alarm that will cause the vehicles horn to
pulse on and off in one second intervals. Turning the key back “on”, or to the “accessory” position simply puts the system
into a silent state which delays the sounding of the secondary alarm and allows the driver unrestricted time to check the
vehicle and disarm the system by depressing the reset button as described in item two above.
Temporary Park Option: For temporary stops not exceeding Five Minutes!
This option allows the driver to remove the key during temporary loading and unloading of daycare passengers without
having to disarm the system at every stop.
In situations where the driver wishes to park the vehicle for a temporary period (of not more than five minutes) to pickup
of offload children, the driver has the option of removing the keys without disarming the system. To accomplish this, the
driver must turn on the vehicles HAZARD lights “before” turning off the engine and removing the key. The system will
remain active but will not sound any alarms for a period of five (5) minutes. Once the driver returns to the vehicle, the
ignition is turned back on prior to turning off the hazard lights. Once the lights have been turned off, the driver may
repeat this procedure until the vehicle is to be parked for periods longer than five minutes. Once parked, the system must
be deactivated following the procedures described above.
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