Bus Safety

SCHOOL BUS SAFETY FACTS

SAFETY SKILLS SAFETY REASONS
WAITING
WALK SAFELY TO YOUR BUS STOP
BE ON TIME
WAIT QUIETLY AWAY FROM THE ROAD
DON'T MOVE TOWARDS THE BUS UNTIL THE DRIVER SIGNALS
Always be careful near traffic and stay away from strangers.
Too early - you are waiting alone too long.
Too late - you could get hurt rushing to the bus.
Cars don't always stay on the road. If you are running you might go into the road by accident.
The bus might skid as it stops or traffic might not stop right away. The driver signals when it's save to load.

WAITING
WALK SAFELY TO YOUR BUS STOP BE ON TIME WAIT QUIETLY AWAY FROM THE ROAD DON'T MOVE TOWARDS THE BUS UNTIL THE DRIVER SIGNALS	Always be careful near traffic and stay away from strangers. Too early - you are waiting alone too long. Too late - you could get hurt rushing to the bus. Cars don't always stay on the road. If you are running you might go into the road by accident. The bus might skid as it stops or traffic might not stop right away. The driver signals when it's save to load.

LOADING
USE THE HANDRAIL
DO NOT BRING LARGE, SHARP, OR BREAKABLE THINGS ON THE BUS
DON'T CARY AWKWARD LOADS - USE A BACKPACK OR BOOK BAG TO KEEP STUFF TOGETHER
SIT DOWN IMMEDIATELY, STAY SEATED
A fall on the stairs could hurt. Could springs or straps on your coat or backpack catch in the handrail or door?
In an accident you will be thrown against whatever you are carrying.
Students have been killed picking up things they have dropped near the bus where the driver cannot see them.
A quick start could knock you down if you are not seated. Stay in your seat until time to get off.

LOADING
USE THE HANDRAIL DO NOT BRING LARGE, SHARP, OR BREAKABLE THINGS ON THE BUS DON'T CARY AWKWARD LOADS - USE A BACKPACK OR BOOK BAG TO KEEP STUFF TOGETHER SIT DOWN IMMEDIATELY, STAY SEATED	A fall on the stairs could hurt. Could springs or straps on your coat or backpack catch in the handrail or door? In an accident you will be thrown against whatever you are carrying. Students have been killed picking up things they have dropped near the bus where the driver cannot see them. A quick start could knock you down if you are not seated. Stay in your seat until time to get off.

RIDING
DON'T DISTRACT THE DRIVER
KEEP BODY INSIDE THE BUS
DON'T BOTHER THE OTHER STUDENTS
KNOW HOW TO EVACUATE YOUR BUS
The driver's full attention must be on driving safely. Noisy students have caused serious driver mistakes.
Trees, trucks, and utility poles have caused bad injuries to children hanging out windows.
Every student deserves a safe ride to school. Quiet talking with friends is OK.
Keep the aisles and floor clear. Know where the emergency exits are on your bus and how to use them.

RIDING
DON'T DISTRACT THE DRIVER KEEP BODY INSIDE THE BUS DON'T BOTHER THE OTHER STUDENTS KNOW HOW TO EVACUATE YOUR BUS	The driver's full attention must be on driving safely. Noisy students have caused serious driver mistakes. Trees, trucks, and utility poles have caused bad injuries to children hanging out windows. Every student deserves a safe ride to school. Quiet talking with friends is OK. Keep the aisles and floor clear. Know where the emergency exits are on your bus and how to use them.

UNLOADING
CHECK BEFORE YOU STEP
MOVE AWAY FROM THE BUS RIGHT AWAY
GO DIRECTLY HOME
Be sure no cars are trying to pass on the shoulder. Be sure you have enough room to move away from the bus.
If you can touch the bus, you are too close. Don't walk alongside the bus. The bus can be very dangerous.
Be sure to stop at home before you go to a friend's house to play or visit. Stay away from strangers!

UNLOADING
CHECK BEFORE YOU STEP MOVE AWAY FROM THE BUS RIGHT AWAY GO DIRECTLY HOME	Be sure no cars are trying to pass on the shoulder. Be sure you have enough room to move away from the bus. If you can touch the bus, you are too close. Don't walk alongside the bus. The bus can be very dangerous. Be sure to stop at home before you go to a friend's house to play or visit. Stay away from strangers!

CROSSING
WALK TEN GIANT STEPS AHEAD OF THE BUS UNTIL YOU CAN SEE THE DRIVER'S FACE
WAIT FOR THE DRIVER'S SIGNAL
CROSS TO THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF THE BUS AND MAKE SURE ALL TRAFFIC IS STOPPED
IF CLEAR, CROSS QUICKLY IF NOT CLEAR, RETURN TO CURB
The driver must be able to see you. If you drop something near the bus, ask for the driver's help to get it.
The driver will signal when it is safe to cross. Be sure you know the driver's signals.
You must make sure it is safe to cross. the driver might blow the bus horn to warn you of danger.
If is isn't safe to cross, move back to the side of the road. Don't just stand waiting in the road.