What things should we avoid while sitting in a bus?

What things should we avoid while sitting in a bus? Stay seated unless you are holding on to a handrail. Keep hands, feet and items clear from closing doors. Keep your head and arms inside the bus window.



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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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General Safety Tips for Riding City Buses
  1. Plan your trip in advance: Familiarize yourself with the bus route, schedule, and stops before boarding the bus. ...
  2. Arrive at the bus stop early: Give yourself plenty of time to get to the bus stop before the scheduled arrival time.


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The safest seat on a bus is in the middle (aisle seats), between the two front tires. This is because it is the most protected from potential accidents. After finding out from the bus carrier how the seats are located on the bus, try to give preference to seats installed near the aisle.

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Try to stay awake, especially at night, and take note of the people sitting around you and their behavior. If you feel uncomfortable, move to another seat. If you are waiting at a bus stop or station, try to stay in the light, and near a public safety officer, if one is on duty.

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The “Danger Zone” is the area on all sides of the bus where children are in the most danger of not being seen by the driver (ten feet in front of the bus where the driver may be too high to see a child, ten feet on either side of the bus where a child may be in the driver's blind spot, and the area behind the bus).

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The “Danger Zone” is the area on all sides of the bus where children are in the most danger of not being seen by the driver (ten feet in front of the bus where the driver may be too high to see a child, ten feet on either side of the bus where a child may be in the driver's blind spot, and the area behind the bus).

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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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Watch YouTube or a Movie Watching movies or a tv show is a relaxing way to spend the duration of your bus trip. Don't forget to bring your headphones so you don't disturb other bus riders!

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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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Plus in certain destinations bus travel is a necessary obligation. However there are disadvantages, too – the buses are often overcrowded and dirty and the frequent stops that make buses so easy to catch also make them a slow means of getting from A to B.

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Disadvantages of Public Transport
  • The commute by public transport can be slower than by personal vehicles. ...
  • As public transport vehicles don't stop at specific destinations, you must take care of your travel from the stand or station to reach your desired stop.
  • Privacy is a big issue in public transport.


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Public Transportation Etiquette If the train or bus is crowded, make sure you leave room for people to move around you. Avoid using the phone as much as possible. If you do talk on the phone, try to keep conversations brief and speak quietly. Do not use multiple seats for your bags or for reclining.

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Large trucks and buses have huge blind spots – or No Zones – around the front, back and sides of the vehicle. If you can't see the driver in the truck's side mirror, assume that the driver can't see you. Don't drive in a blind spot – slow down or move ahead to stay visible.

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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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But how safe is a bus? According to the National Safety Council public transportation is 10 times safer than other vehicle travel. The NSC study found that people who used buses or trains 40 times per year were 20 times less likely to be injured in a crash. Buses are safer than most modes of transportation.

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It's no secret that flying is often considered the safest way to travel. But what about traveling by bus or train? Are they equally as safe as taking a flight? According to data from the past 10 years, the answer is yes!

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Try and find a seat or a bench and take five minutes to get some air, away from others if possible. Take deep breaths and use some breathing techniques to regulate your breathing. Grounding techniques such as the 54321 method can also help, repeating as many times as needed.

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Coach bus drivers are reliably attentive and experienced. Keep in mind, every hour spent on the road is an hour of professional work, and drivers are under contract to keep their passengers safe and comfortable. Driving a bus is different from driving a car in many ways.

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