Obviously, injuries can happen if the child is careless and hasty while getting on or off the school bus. By discussing school bus safety rules with children, parents can help to avert some of the avoidable accidents. It is essential to teach kids about various safety rules and regulations.
Following are the 25 school bus safety tips for kids:
1. Arrive at the bus stop prior to the scheduled school bus time. It is better to arrive at least 5 minutes earlier
2. Stand at least ten feet away from the edge of the road
3. Wait until the school bus stops, the door gets opened and the driver says okay to get on the bus
4. Assure yourself no objects from the bag is dangling which get caught either in the handrails or doors while entering or exiting the bus
5. Check the road for other vehicles before stepping off the bus
6. Never stand closer than 10 feet to the bus as drivers will not be able to see you. Hence, stay out of the danger zone
7. Always be alert to traffic. Look left, right, and then left before crossing the road
while getting on or off the bus
8. Stay in a safe place away from the street while waiting for the bus
9. Never try to pick up things that are near or under the bus, warn the driver before picking it
10. Remember to cross the road in front of a bus rather than to cross behind the bus
11. Stay seated and sit quietly when the bus is moving
12. Wait for the driver's signal to crossing
13. Do not make loud noises that may distract the driver
14. Use the handrail when exiting the bus
15. Always stay away from the rear wheels of the bus
16. Wait until the bus stops completely, before getting up from the seat
17. Keep the bags and other belongings out of the aisles
18. Keep head, hands, and arms out of the window
19. Never wait for the bus on the road. Instead, wait on the sidewalk
20. Avoid violent or careless behavior when getting on the bus
21. Students should not carry anything that may cause injury to others
22. Do not throw objects inside the bus
23. Let the smaller children board first
24. Do not attempt to use emergency doors or exit controls without supervision or permission from drivers
25. Never fight with other students inside the school bus
School bus safety for kids is something that cannot be ignored. The safety of their child is the first thing that comes to a parent's mind, especially when entrusting child care to someone else. This is the case of thousands of children on the school bus. Hence it is essential to assure student safety.
Students can protect themselves by closely following safety rules and careful observation. There's always a chance for improvement in the case of assuring safety. All the above twenty-five tips help to keep school children more safe and pleasant. They will start to enjoy the school bus trip with increased safety.