Date: _____________________ Destination: _________________________________________________________________________________
Supervision—Youth are supervised by qualied and trustworthy adults who set the example for safety.
Two-deep leadership for duration of trip
Assessment—Activities are assessed for risk during planning.
Route is planned.
Passenger list is planned for trip, both to and from destination.
Breaks are planned.
Drive time is no more than 10 hours within a 24-hour period.
Meets or exceeds vehicle liability insurance minimums.
Passengers have seats with factory-installed seat belts.
Weather/environment contingencies and communications are planned.
If operating a 15-passenger van, manufacture date is after 2005.
Fitness and Skills—Leaders have prerequisite tness and skill to operate vehicle.
Driver Annual Health and Medical Records are reviewed.
Driver is an adult, age 18 or over.
Driver has a valid driver’s license, a commercial license if applicable.
Driver understands expectation to follow all applicable trafc laws.
Driver is rested and not fatigued.
Driver meets training requirements to operating vehicle.
Equipment and Environment—Safe and appropriate vehicle for Scouting trip. Leaders Inspect vehicles
and monitor the environment for changing conditions.
Vehicle inspection completed.
Tires on each vehicle are no more than 6 years old.
Weather forecast and conditions.
Communication plan.
If there are any incidents:
1. Take care of the injured/nd a safe place.
2. Preserve and document the evidence. Take photos if appropriate.
3. Immediately complete an incident report and notify your local council.
For more information, go to
www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/incident-report/.
Resources
Guide to Safe Scouting: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/
SAFE: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safe/
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Transportation
Checklist
The safety of our Scouts, volunteers, employees, and communities
is our top priority. This two part SAFE Transportation Checklist and
Pre-Trip Transporting Inspection is designed to help you manage
the risks associated with transporting Scouts.
Driver’s Information
Driver’s License Number: ______________________________ Driver’s Phone Number: ______________________________________
Vehicle Information
Make and Model: ______________________________________________________ Year: ______________________________________
Inspection Current Registration Current Insurance Current Vehicle Inspection
Vehicle Inspection
Driver Adjustments Operational Test
Defrost
Horn
Pedals
Steering Wheel
Mirrors
Brakes
Visual Inspection
Cleanliness
Fluid Leaks
Loose Parts
Light Inspection
Engine Inspection Tire Inspection
Headlights
Brake Lights
Turn Signals
Emergency Flasher
Oil
Radiator
Battery
Exhaust
Tire Pressure
Uneven Wear
Tread Depth
Spare Tire
Trailer Inspection
Trailer Gross Vehicle Weight:
____________________________________Trailer Tongue Weight: ________________________________
Vehicle Towing Capacity: _________________________________ Vehicle Max Tongue Weight: ________________________________
Vehicle has capacity to pull trailer?
Trailer overall visual inspection?
Towing ball correct size?
Safety chains connected?
Trailer breakaway connected?
Lights properly working, including taillights, clearance lights, brake lights, directional signals, hazard lights, reectors?
Tire inspection, including spare?
Trailer’s load is properly secured?
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Driver meets CDL requirements, including valid CDL, medical card, and drug testing program?
Vehicle meets all federal and state CDL requirements, including IFTA and electronic trip logs?
Pro-Trip vehicle walk-around complete by CDL standards?
Emergency
Passengers have seats with factory installed seat belts?
Triangle reectors and ares?
First-aid kit and re extinguisher?
Emergency water, food, blankets?
Incident reporting forms?
Form of communication?
Pre-Trip
Transportation Inspection
Motor vehicles used to transport Scouts must complete
Pre-Trip Transportation Inspection before travel for each
driver and vehicle.
This includes correcting all deficiencies.
Make copies for additional drivers and vehicles.
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