School Bus Safety Tips

Have a safe place to wait for your bus, away from traffic and the street.

Have a safe place to wait for your bus, away from traffic and the street.
Stay away from the bus until it comes to a complete stop and the driver signals you to enter.
When being dropped off, exit the bus and walk ten giant steps away from the bus. Keep a safe distance between you and the bus. Also, remember that the bus driver can see you best when you are back away from the bus.
Use the handrail to enter and exit the bus.
Stay away from the bus until the driver gives his/her signal that it's okay to approach.
Be aware of the street traffic around you. Drivers are required to follow certain rules of the road concerning school buses, however, not all do. Protect yourself and watch out!

More RULES!

Please take some time to speak to your students/children about the following school bus rules:

Be on time
Never run to or from the bus
Stand back from the curb or roadway
Do not push or shove
Stay in your seat
Do not yell or shout
Always obey the driver
Always cross at least 10 feet in front of the bus

The Danger Zone

The Danger Zone is the area on all sides of the bus where children are in the most danger of being hit. Children should stay ten feet away from the bus (or as far away as they can) and never move or stand behind it. They should take five giant steps in front of the bus before crossing so they can be seen by the driver.

To learn more about school bus safety, check out these downloadable resources:

School Bus Stopping Law
(Adobe Acrobat PDF file, 1.3 MB)
For more information about the School Bus Stopping Law, please click here.
Loading Zone Safety Procedures, The American School Bus Council
(Adobe Acrobat PDF file, 536 KB)
For more information about Loading Zone Safety Procedures, please click here.
Bus Stop Safety Tips, National Association for Pupil Transportation
(Adobe Acrobat PDF file, 41 KB)
For more information about Bus Stop Safety Tips, please click here
Danger Zone Safe Driving Procedures The American School Bus Council
(Adobe Acrobat PDF file, 275 KB)
For more information about Danger Zone Safe Driving Procedures, please click here.