School Bus Safety Facts
Each schoolday, approximately 480,000 school buses are on the roads, transporting 26 million children to and from school. This equals 4.3 billion miles per year and 10 billion passenger trips. Still, school bus travel is one of the safest form of transportation available.
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Get to the Bus Stop on Time
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Wait safely for the school bus on the sidewalk. It is important to get to the bus stop on time or a few minutes early. Rushing to catch a bus at the last minute can result in accidents caused by dashing across the street without looking carefully.
Stay Seated on the Bus
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Staying seated is crucial when on the bus. Sudden stops can result in injuries to children who are standing.
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Stay in the Driver's View
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Always cross the street in front of the bus. That enables the driver to see the child at all times. The driver's view is extremely limited behind the bus, making it unsafe for children to be there.
Cross Safely
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Children should stand at the appointed spot and wait for the driver's signal before crossing. This allows the driver to look for any dangers before allowing the children to cross the street.
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- Photo Credit school bus image by Lombok from Fotolia.com children waiting on bus image by sonya etchison from Fotolia.com
