 Following these tips can help keep children safe in and around the school bus. Parents, teachers, and others can help by sharing these safety tips with children.
Waiting for the Bus:
* When waiting for the school bus, wait at the bus stop, and stand well back from the curb.
Getting Off of the Bus:
* Look to the rear of the bus before stepping off the bottom step.
* Take five giant steps straight out of the bus door, and out of the danger zone.
* Make sure to have eye contact with the driver, and wait for the driver to signal before crossing in front of the bus.
* Never go back for anything left on the bus.
* Never bend down near or under the bus.
Walking Near School:
* When school is opening in the morning and closing in the afternoon, it is a busy and crowded area.
* There are children being dropped off or picked up by both school buses and parents.
* Before crossing the street, it is important to look carefully to the left, right and left again.
* If it is necessary to walk through parked traffic, stop and look carefully before stepping out from between vehicles.
* Remember the danger areas around school buses where the driver cannot see you.
* Don't run between parked cars and buses.
* Don't run across the street or through a parking lot trying to catch up with friends.
School Bus Behavior:
* It is important to listen to the bus driver in case there are any special instructions for bus ride.
* Sit quietly in your seat.
* Speak quietly to the other children near you.
Knowing the Signs:
* When school is opening in the morning and closing in the afternoon, the area around the school is a very busy and crowded. There will be many children using the crosswalk.
* Car drivers, bikers and in-line skaters must stop to allow people in the crosswalk to cross the street.
* It is the important to look carefully to the left, right and left again if you have to cross the street.
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