•Always arrive at the bus stop early.
•Prior to boarding, wait until the bus has come to a complete stop, the door opens, and the bus driver says that it’s OK to board.
•Always walk on the sidewalk when preparing to cross the street near a bus. Make eye contact with the driver so that you are sure he or she sees you.
•Never walk behind the bus.
•If you are walking beside the bus, walk at least three giant steps away.
•Take extra precaution to make sure that book bags and clothing with drawstrings do not get caught in the hand rail or door.
•Never stop to pick something up that you have dropped when a bus is stopped. Wait until the bus has driven away.
•Remember that children are unpredictable in their actions. Take extreme caution when traveling in a school zone.
•If there are no sidewalks, drive cautiously. Be more alert to the possibility of children walking in the road.
•Be more aware of children playing near school bus stops.
Slow down and prepare to stop whenever you see yellow school-bus lights flashing.
•Never pass a school bus when there are flashing red lights. This is a sign that children are getting off the bus.