School Buses

It's important that children learn school bus safety tips. They include:

• Arrive at the bus stop five minutes early.
• Stand at least five giant steps (10 feet) away from the edge of the road.
• Wait until the bus stops, the door opens and the driver says it's okay before stepping onto the bus.
• Be careful that clothing with drawstrings and book bags with straps or dangling objects do not get caught in the handrail or door when exiting the bus.
• Check both ways before stepping off the bus. Walk in front of the bus-never behind it.
• Be alert to traffic. When you get on or off the bus, look left, right, then left again before exiting the bus or crossing the street.
• The bus driver and others cannot see you if you are standing closer than 10 feet to the bus. Stay out of the danger zone.

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