 Walking
to the Bus Stop
- Always walk on the sidewalk to the bus stop, never run. If there
is no sidewalk, walk on the left facing traffic.
- Go to the bus stop about five minutes before the bus is scheduled
to arrive. While at the bus stop, wait quietly in a safe
place well away from the road. Do not run and play while waiting.
Getting On and Off the Bus
- Enter the bus in line with younger students in front. Hold the handrail
while going up and down the stairs
- When entering the bus, go directly to a seat. Remain seated and
face forward during the entire ride.
Riding the Bus
- Always speak quietly on the bus so the driver will not be distracted.
Always be silent when a bus comes to a railroad
crossing so the driver can hear if a train is coming.
- Never throw things on the bus or out the windows. Keep the aisles
clear at all times. Feet should be directly in front of you on the
floor and book bags should be kept on your lap. Large instruments
or sports equipment should not block the aisle or emergency exits.
Exiting the Bus
- If you leave something on the bus, never return to the bus to get
it. The driver may not see you come back and she may
begin moving the bus. Make sure that drawstrings and other loose objects
are secure before getting off the bus so that the
do not get caught on the handrail or the door.
- Respect the "Danger Zone" which surrounds all sides of
the bus. The "Danger Zone" is ten feet wide on all sides
of the bus. Always remain 10 steps away from the bus to be out of
the "Danger Zone" and where the driver can see you. more»
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Getting Ready for School
- Have your children put everything they carry in a backpack or school
bag so that they won´t drop things
along the way.
- Have them wear bright, contrasting colors so they will be more easily
seen by drivers.
- Make sure they leave home on time so they can walk to the bus stop and
arrive before the bus is due. Running can be
dangerous.
Walking to the Bus Stop
- Walk your young child to the bus stop and have older children walk in
groups. There is safety in numbers; groups are
easier for drivers to see.
- Practice good pedestrian behavior: walk on the sidewalk, if there is no
sidewalk, stay out of the street.
- If you must walk in the street, walk single file, face traffic and stay
as close to the edge of the road as you can.
Waiting at the Bus Stop
- Don´t let your child play running games or push and shove at
the bus stop. It is dangerous near traffic.
- Make sure your child stands at least 10 feet (5 giant steps) from the
road while waiting for the bus. The child will then be out of the way of
traffic. Have younger children practice taking 5 giant steps to become familiar
with 10 feet.
Getting On and Off the Bus
- Warn children that, if they drop something, they should never pick it
up. Instead, they should tell the driver and follow the
driver´s instructions. If they bend over to pick up a dropped object,
they might not be seen by the driver and could be hurt
if the driver pulls away from the stop
- Remind children to look to the right before they step off the bus. Drivers
in a hurry sometimes try to sneak by busses on the
right.
- Teach your children to secure loose drawstrings and other objects that
may get caught in the handrail or door of the bus
as they are exiting. more»
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