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Everything YOU need to know about bus safety, from A to Z, in alphabetical order! Follow these rules to stay safe when taking the bus to and from school. Always use sidewalk, be aware of traffic, cross in front of the bus, and more. Keep hands to yourself, obey bus rules, and practice positive behaviors. Follow all guidelines for a safe journey, from arriving early at the bus stop to waiting quietly on the bus. Ensure safety by following these simple but crucial bus safety rules for students.
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BusSafety! Everything YOU need to know, in alphabetical order!
A Always use the sidewalk when walking to and from the bus stop or school. If there is no sidewalk walk facing traffic.
B Be aware of traffic around you. Play it safe, don’t wear headphones when close to traffic.
C Cross in front of the bus. Make sure the driver is aware that you are about to cross. Make eye contact with the driver.
D Don’t play in the street while waiting on the bus. Do stay in a safe area.
E Enter the bus in a single file line. Don’t push or play around.
F Face forward when seated on a bus. Stay this way until you are ready to get off the bus.
G Get to your bus stop at least five minutes before your bus is scheduled to arrive.
H Hold on to the handrail when you are entering or exiting the bus.
I If you miss the bus, call a trusted adult to carry you to school. Never ride with a stranger.
J Jaywalking is dangerous. You should only cross the street in designated spots. Sometimes it is important to cross at corners or crosswalks.
K Keep a safe distance from the bus while waiting on it to stop. Once the bus stops and the doors open, begin to move towards the bus.
L Loose draw strings or other strings should be secured so that they do not cause you to trip. Sometimes they may get tangled in handrails.
M Make sure to keep your hands to yourself.
N Never throw things while you are on the bus. Keep hands inside the windows at al times.
O Obey the rules of the bus. This will help you get to school safely.
P Practice positive behavior on and off the bus.
Q Quickly move to your seat and sit down. Next, follow the rules of the bus.
R Remember to look to the left and the right before stepping off of the bus and onto the road.
S Stay at least 10 feet from the road while waiting for the bus.
T Talk quietly while on the bus. Do not distract the driver.
U Use emergency exits only in the case of an emergency.
V Vacant lots or building should be avoided while walking to and from bus stops. Always use the buddy system.
W Wait for the proper signal before crossing to enter the bus.
X X marks the spot of a railroad crossing. It is important to be silent when approaching a railway crossing.
Y You should follow all of the rules of the bus driver. You can also make sure younger children are safe.
Z Zero tolerance is the key. Don’t let anyone talk you into breaking a rule. Safety is important. Do your part.
