Studies have proven that the most dangerous part of the school bus ride for children is when they get on and off the bus.  Remember to pay close attention to school buses when you see them driving on the street and remind your children how to be safe when boarding and exiting the bus.

School Bus Safety Tips for Students:

• Be alert to traffic.  Check both ways for cars before stepping off the bus.
• Make eye contact with the bus driver, and wait for the bus driver's signal before crossing the street.
• Walk in front of the bus; never walk behind the bus to cross the street.
• While waiting for the bus, stay in a safe place away from the street.
• Before leaving the sidewalk, look for the flashing red lights.
• Never go under the bus to retrieve something you've dropped.

School Bus Safety Tips for Parents:

• Have your child ride the school bus to and from school instead of driving or riding with teenage passengers.
• Never attempt to go around or pass a school bus when the stop arm is down.
• The stop arm, which consists of a stop sign and red flashing lights, requires drivers in all states to stop.
• Review the above safety rules with your child regularly.
  

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