Bus Safety Rules
Back-To-School Tips for Kids Riding the Bus
School is in full swing in some parts of the country, and with that comes those dreaded bus stops and bus rides to school. Although you can keep your kids safe (for the most part) while you drive them to school, you have to rely on your kids and the bus driver to keep your child safe on the bus since there is often no adult supervision at the bus stops, and not enough supervision on the actual bus.
So just what safety tips should you pass along to your kids? Read on for a few important safety rules.
- Don’t roughhouse around at the bus stop; buses and cars can’t always see you, especially during the dark morning hours
- Don’t get close to the bus until it has fully stopped, and the bus driver has opened the door.
- Always use the handrails when getting on and off the bus.
- Keep the aisles of the bus clear from bags and books, you don’t want to create a tripping hazard for other passengers.
- Don’t put your arms, head or anything else out the windows of the bus while it is moving.
- Stay seated while the bus is moving, and don’t get too loud. Sudden movement or noises may distract the bus driver and cause an accident.
- Always walk in front of the bus — never behind it — keeping about 10 feet between you and the bumper. Imagine 10 feet as being the width of your bedroom or at least 10 huge steps away from the front. The bus driver can’t see you if you stand too close to the bus.
Bus Safety Materials
No one likes to be a stick-in-the-mud, but setting a few ground rules and routines for safety at the bus stop not only keeps your child safe, but it ultimately could safe the life of your student's friend or a classmate.
For more tips on school bus safety, check out the short video below. Show it to your child, or present it to the kids in your classroom, either way, it helps hone their understanding of the importance of riding a bus.