SCHOOL BUS SAFETY

IN THE SCHOOLS

School buses are the safest way to get children to and from school.

Tips for Students:

• Arrive to the bus stop at least 5 min. early.
• Do not play or rough house at the bus stop.
• Wait until the school bus comes to a complete stop before approaching.
• Use handrails to safely enter and exit the bus.
• Always stay seated with feet on floor and back against the seat.
• Keep aisles clear in case of an emergency.
• Never put anything out the window.
• Speak quietly and refrain from creating distractions for the bus driver.
• Be aware of emergency exits (window, roof hatch, back and side door) and be familiar with safe evacuation procedures in case of an emergency.
• Wait for signal from bus driver to cross in front of bus and across traffic when necessary.
• Always look left, right, left when crossing the road. Never rely solely on motorists who may be distracted.

Tips for Drivers:

• Do not drive distracted and pay close attention to children waiting for the bus.
• Yellow lights mean a bus is preparing to stop-you should too.
• Red flashing lights mean students are boarding or exiting a school bus. Do not pass the bus!
• When the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is no longer extended, slowly proceed past the bus.
• When approaching a school bus at an intersection stop as you would on a two-way road.
• Oncoming vehicles do not need to stop when the vehicle and the school bus are separated by a physical road barrier.