What not to do on a school bus?

Most serious school bus incidents occur when children are outside the buses and most involve children under the age of nine.
  • Be early for the bus.
  • Never run to or from the bus.
  • Be alert and stand back from the curb.
  • Don't push or shove.
  • Stay in your seat.
  • Don't yell or shout.
  • Always obey the driver.




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Don't push, shove and hit. Keep hands, head and other items inside the bus windows. Do not eat or drink on the bus. No food or drinks are allowed on the bus.

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School buses are designed so that they're highly visible and include safety features such as flashing red lights, cross-view mirrors and stop-sign arms. They also include protective seating, high crush standards and rollover protection features.

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Stop for School Buses: It's the Law! Drivers can face criminal charges for passing a school bus on the right, passing when a child is outside the bus, or injuring or killing a child.

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Yellow Flashing Lights are Activated If a school bus has activated its flashing yellow lights, this is your signal that the bus driver is preparing to stop and pick up passengers. You should slow down and prepare to stop.

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When you stop for a school bus, you cannot drive again until the bus starts moving again or when the bus driver or a traffic officer signals that you can proceed. This law applies on all roadways in New York State. You must stop for a school bus even if it is on the opposite side of a divided highway.

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The Top Ten Rules of Public Transportation Etiquette
  • 1.) Let passengers exit first. ...
  • 2.) Give up your seat if necessary. ...
  • 3.) Only take up the space you need. ...
  • 4.) Be prepared to board. ...
  • 5.) Keep your business to yourself. ...
  • 6.) Respect transit staff. ...
  • 7.) Respect the property. ...
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Wait for others to exit the bus before boarding (if the same door is used for in and out). Board quickly and move ahead to make space for others. If there is a free seat, sit down. Store your baggage safely so that it does not endanger others and does not occupy other seats.

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The average age of a school bus is 9 years or more. In fact, most school buses aren't retired until they are 15 or 16 years old on average.

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The area behind the wheels of a bus acts as a third-class lever, amplifying the movement due to roadway bumps.

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To find the safest seat on a bus, head for the middle. Choose a row as centrally located as possible and sit on the aisle, choosing the side of the bus farthest from opposing traffic. In America, this means sitting on an aisle seat on the right-hand side of the bus.

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