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Every day, millions of kids ride school buses. As is the case with every type of vehicle, accidents happen. Pedestrian safety around school buses is critically important. Parents need to teach their kids how to stay safe waiting for, getting on, riding and exiting the bus. NHTSA recommendations for safety around school buses: - Always get to the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is due to arrive.
- Never run across the road to catch the bus
- If you have to walk on roads where there’s no sidewalk, walk against traffic. Try to stay off the road as much as possible.
- When crossing the street to get to the bus, always look left, then right, then left again. Cars will approach on the left first. If there are parked cars blocking your view, go to the nearest corner cross walk.
- When the bus approaches, stand at least three large steps from the curb.
- Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver says it’s okay to board before stepping onto the bus.
- Never walk behind the bus or close to the side of the bus. You could be in the driver’s blind spot.
- If you drop something near the bus, don’t pick it up until you tell the bus driver or he may not see you.
- When you leave the bus, use the handrail.
Important! Make sure there’s nothing sticking out on you (your clothes, the hood of your coat, key chains, etc) or your backpack (straps, drawstrings, or anything else) that could get caught in the handrail on the bus or the bus door. |
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