1. Practicing School Bus Safety
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2. Introduction School Bus Safety Tips
Presented by: Beth Nance – TIMS Data Manger/Safety Specialist Bladen County Schools
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3. School Bus Safety School Bus Safety begins at home
Follow rules when boarding bus
Important things to remember when getting off bus
Parents must help too.
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4. Dress Right Wear bright clothes so that drivers can see you.
Don’t wear anything that could catch on the bus when you’re getting on or off. (Ex. Drawstrings can catch on handrails.)
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5. Be on Time Leave home early enough to avoid having to hurry. 2/25/2019
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6. Stay out of the road Bus Stop Safety
Stand at least 8 giant steps back from highway.
Wait for your bus in a safe place.
Watch for traffic.
Stay away from strangers.
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7. Board the bus safely Wait for the bus to come to a full stop.
No pushing or shoving.
Walk, don’t run, when all is clear.
Look left, then right, then left again.
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8. Board the bus safely (Cont’d)
Keep looking and listening until safely across. Don’t count on traffic stopping.
Sit down as soon as you can. It’s not safe to stand.
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9. Keep the aisle clear. Pack your things in a book bag or backpack.
Keep your bag on your lap or under your seat.
Keep your arms and legs out of the aisle.
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10. Keep your hands inside the bus
Never throw anything out of the window.
Don’t lean against the window.
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11. Leave the bus driver alone
Don’t talk to the driver unless it’s an emergency.
It’s OK to talk softly to the person sitting next to you.
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12. Getting off bus
Stay seated until the bus comes to a full stop. Then, get off promptly.
Go directly home.
Do not stop at the mail box, or horse play around near the road.
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13. Stay in clear sight
Make sure you are at least 10 feet from the bus and you can see the bus driver’s face.
Never walk behind the bus or close to the wheels or sides.
Know the danger zone.
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14. Stop, Look and Listen Look left, then right, then left again.
Walk, don’t run, when all is clear.
Keep looking and listening until safely across. Don’t count on traffic stopping.
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15. Tell the bus driver if you drop anything.
Never reach under or in front of the bus.
Wave to the driver, if you can see the driver the driver can see you.
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16. Parents can help too!
Have your child leave home early enough to arrive 5 minutes before the bus time without rushing.
Make sure your child is dressed properly for the weather.
Don’t let small children or pets follow your child to the bus stop.
Make sure your child has a small pack or book bag to carry school items safely.
All these things are very important in making the school bus ride to and from school both fun and a safe experience.
Working together, we can make this happen.
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17. A Day of Education Begins and Ends With
Bladen County
Transportation
For more information: Contact Beth Nance at (910) or visit website
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