Be Safe ! Follow School Bus Safety Rules A presentation prepared by the Pupil Transportation Unit for School Bus Safety Week, October 21-25, 2013

Be Safe !Follow School Bus

Safety RulesA presentation prepared by the

Pupil Transportation Unit for School Bus Safety Week,

October 21-25, 2013

Be Safe ! Follow School Bus Safety Rules

WHAT IS SCHOOL BUS SAFETY?

Getting to the bus stop Crossing the road Getting on the bus Behaving on the bus Getting off the bus Being careful in the danger zones


GETTING TO THE SCHOOL BUS STOP


Be on time. Don’t crowd or push others who are waiting at

the bus stop. Stay off the road. Look out for each other!

Getting to the School Bus Stop:


CROSSING THE ROAD TO GET TO THE SCHOOL BUS

STOP


Don’t cross the road until the bus arrives. Watch for the bus driver’s signal that it’s safe

to cross. Look both ways for traffic. Cross the road 3 metres in front of the bus and

ahead of the crossing arm.

Crossing the Road To Get To the School Bus Stop:


These students are crossing the road ahead of the school bus crossing arm. This is the view from the bus driver’s seat. Notice the driver can see the students in front of the bus.



Walk straight across the road – not on an angle. Walk quickly but don’t run. NEVER cross the road BEHIND the bus !!



GETTING ON THE SCHOOL BUS


Line up in single file with younger students at the front.

Wait until the door is fully open, then board quickly and safely. Always use the handrail.

Don’t run onto the bus. And, be careful getting on the bus if you are carrying anything.

Go directly to your seat. Face forward.

Getting on the School Bus:


BEHAVING ON THE

SCHOOL BUS


Unless there is an emergency, never touch the emergency door!

Don’t eat or drink on the bus. Always listen to your bus driver’s instructions. If you have a school bus captain, listen to his/her

instructions too. They also help keep you safe. Remember: The school bus driver is the boss of

the bus!

Behaving on the School Bus:


GETTING OFF THE

SCHOOL BUS


Stay in your seat until the bus has stopped. Always use the handrail when getting off the bus. Be extra careful in the DANGER ZONES. Move quickly away from the bus to a safe location.

Getting Off the School Bus:


CROSSING THE ROAD AFTER

GETTING OFF THE SCHOOL BUS


After getting off the bus, walk along the edge of the road until you are ahead of the crossing arm.

Walk to an area in front of the bus and wait for the bus driver’s signal that it is safe to cross.

Here’s an example you may be familiar with.

Crossing the Road After Getting Off the School Bus:

CROSSING THE ROAD SAFELY !!


Look left, right, and left again for traffic. Cross the road when it’s safe. Here’s an example you may be familiar with.

Crossing the Road After Getting Off the School Bus:

CROSSING THE ROAD SAFELY !!

DANGER

ZONES

ALL AREAS AROUND THE SCHOOL BUS

ARE DANGEROUS !!


2013 SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK THEME:

AT MY STOP – YOU STOP


Sometimes grown-ups are in a hurry or are thinking about something else, and they don’t stop for the school bus.

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED!

AT MY STOP – YOU STOP


YOU HAVE LEARNED SOME IMPORTANT SCHOOL BUS SAFETY RULES TODAY.

THERE IS ONE MORE VERY IMPORTANT RULE.


NEVER REACH FOR ANYTHING UNDER THE SCHOOL BUS !!


“ EVERY TIME YOU ARE NEAR A SCHOOL BUS

BE AWARE,

BE CAREFUL,

BE SAFE !! “

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Be Safe ! Follow School Bus Safety Rules A presentation prepared by the Pupil Transportation Unit for School Bus Safety Week, October 21-25, 2013