Operators must still get out of the coach to manually reconnect the poles, and are trained how to safely do so. That includes activating their emergency flashers, setting the brake and putting the coach in neutral, and turning off the master switch before stepping outside the bus. They’re also trained to put on a safety vest and gloves, and check traffic before leaving the coach, and to check for damage to the poles and the overhead wire. Operators also are trained to ask riders to remain inside the bus while the poles are being reconnected.