Who:  School bus drivers from numerous Delaware school districts and school bus contractors.

What: Annual Delaware School Bus Driver Safety Competition.  Events will include a written test, a pre-trip inspection and negotiating a driving course.

When: Saturday, May 10, 2008.  Driving competition begins at 10:00 a.m.

Where: Smyrna High School, 500 Duck Creek Parkway, Smyrna, DE.

Why: The school bus safety competition is designed to recognize excellence in school bus drivers while demonstrating skills needed in their demanding jobs.  The top two competitors will be eligible to enter the 2008 School Bus Driver International Safety Competition to be held in conjunction with the National School Transportation Association Conference on     July 19-20, 2008 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Delaware’s Department of Education is committed to promoting the highest quality education for every Delaware student by providing visionary leadership and superior service.