How to Get On and Off a School Bus Safely

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For children who ride buses to school, the greatest danger lies in approaching or leaving the school bus. Children can prevent accidents by learning and practicing basic traffic-safety rules.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Try to get to the bus stop at least a few minutes before the bus is supposed to arrive.
Step 2

Stand at least three giant steps away from the curb while waiting for the bus.
Step 3

Wait until the bus has stopped completely, the doors open and the driver says it's OK before you step onto the bus.
Step 4

Use the handrails to keep yourself from falling when getting off the bus.
Step 5

Make sure the bus is completely stopped and take at least five giant steps away from the bus along your side of street before crossing in front of a bus.
Step 6

Never walk behind a bus.
Step 7

Stay on the sidewalk at least three giant steps away from a bus while walking beside it.
Step 8

Tell the bus driver before you try to pick up something you dropped next to the bus.