Transportation Safety
Unloading Procedures At Bus Stops
All Students Must…
- Stay in their seats until the bus has come to a complete stop.
- Get off the bus.
- Once off, walk away from the bus in a straight line and avoid the danger zones
Students Crossing the Street Must…
- Tell the driver that they will be crossing in front of the bus.
- Walk ten giant steps (three meters) along the road or sidewalk, towards the front of the bus
- Stop to make sure that the flashing lights are on, wait for the driver's signal, and then walk slowly across the road.
- Watch carefully for traffic and back up if the bus driver honks the horn.
- In the middle of the road, stop to make sure that all traffic has stopped (pic. 4).
- Continue walking in a straight line until safely crossed the road (pic 5)
The Driver must…
- Insure that all students remain seated until the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
- Activate the slashing intermittent lights and open the door.
- Instruct students, if required, on how to cross safely.
- Make certain that all vehicles likely to pass or cross in front of the bus have stopped.
- Proceed with the first count of the students once they have moved three meters along the road in front of the bus.
- Check traffic and give the signal to cross
- Proceed with a second count of the students as they cross the road.
- Honk the horn if necessary to alert the students as they cross the road.
- Proceed with a third count of the students once they have crossed.
- Verify all danger zones before advancing the vehicle
- Complete, as needed, disciplinary reports to advise the school administration that procedure regarding crossing has not been followed by individual students.
Responsibilities and Expectations of Students
Riding on a school bus is a privilege, not a right. Improper conduct may result in the withdrawal of this privilege.
- Students must arrive at their bus pick-up at least five minutes prior to the bus arrival time.
- Students are to follow the driver's instructions at all times.
- Student may board and leave the bus only at their designated stop.
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