Are you safe while waiting at the bus stop?
On the way to the bus:
- Be alert, avoid danger, arrive safely.
- Walk with schoolmates whenever possible.
- Stay out of the street! Use sidewalks whenever possible.
- If you must walk in the street, stay away from the edge of the pavement and walk facing traffic; walking in the street is DANGEROUS!
- Always obey all traffic lights and signals.
- When crossing streets, cross only at corners, look both ways first and use crosswalks where marked.
- never accept a ride from anyone unless your parents know about it and approve it.
- Pushing and shoving can cause accidents.
- Remain on the curb and alert to danger.
- Don't approach the bus until it has come to a complete stop.
- Be careful when approaching the bus.
- If you can't see the bus driver, the driver can't see you.
- Always cross in front of the bus at the driver's direction;
- NEVER walk behind the bus!
- Enter and leave the bus in single file.
- Step away from the bus after getting off.
- Always obey school bus rules.