TIPS FOR SCHOOL BUS SAFETY
1. DRESS RIGHT- Wear bright clothes so that drivers can see you. Don't wear anything that could catch on the bus when you're getting on or off. For example, drawstrings can catch on handrails.
2. BE ON TIME- Leave home early enough to avoid having to hurry.
3. STAY OUT OF THE ROAD- Wait for your bus in a safe place. Watch for traffic. Stay away from strangers.
4. WAIT FOR THE BUS TO COME TO A FULL STOP-Board the bus safely--no pushing or shoving. Sit down as soon as you can. It's not safe to stand.
5.KEEP THE AISLE CLEAR- Pack your things in a book bag or backpack.
Keep your bag on your lap or under your seat. Keep your arms and legs out of the aisle.
6.KEEP YOUR HANDS INSIDE THE BUS- Never throw anything out the window.
Don't lean against the window.
7.LEAVE THE BUS DRIVER ALONE- Don't talk to the bus driver unless it's an emergency. It's OK to talk softly to the person sitting next to you.
8.STAY IN YOUR SEAT- Stay seated until the bus comes to a full stop.
Then, get off promptly.
9. WALK AT LEAST 10 STEPS AHEAD OF THE BUS ALONG THE EDGE OF THE ROAD- Make sure you are at least 10 feet from the bus and you can see the bus driver's face. Never walk behind the bus or close to the wheels or sides.
10. WAIT UNTIL THE BUS DRIVER SIGNALS YOU ACROSS- Then, double-check for traffic both ways yourself before crossing.
11. TELL THE BUS DRIVER IF YOU DROP ANYTHING- Never reach under or in front of the bus.
WAIT FOR THE BUS SAFELY
1. Wait on the sidewalk, away from the road.
2. Don't fool around while waiting for the bus.
3. Wait until the bus comes to a full stop.
Walk to the bus single file.
4. Use the handrail to get on the bus.
GET OFF THE BUS SAFELY
1. Get off the bus as soon as the bus driver says it's OK. Use the handrail.
2. Move away from the door quickly once you're off. Walk at least 10 steps ahead of the bus along the edge of the road.
3. Make sure you are at least 10 feet from the bus and you can see the bus driver's face.
4. Wait until the bus driver signals you across. Then, double-check for traffic both ways yourself before crossing.