1. School Bus Safety Caverna Schools
Be Safe,
Be Respectful,
Be Responsible

2. Know the Bus Rules!!!
Be SAFE, RESPECTFUL and RESPONSIBLE on the school bus!
Be SAFE
Stay out of the bus danger zone
When riding the bus, remain seated at all times
Keep hands, feet and belongings to yourself
Be RESPECTFUL
Use quiet voices and be courteous
Follow the driver’s instructions
Be RESPONSIBLE
Bring only school approved items on the bus
Help keep all the students safe

3. Be Safe: Know the Danger Zones!
Always cross in front of the bus
Wait for the driver to signal you to cross
Never enter the danger zone to pick up dropped items
Remember the driver cannot see you in the danger zone

4. Be Safe: Loading the Bus
Never cross in front of the bus until the driver motions you
Never run toward the bus
Wait where you are until the bus comes to a complete stop and the door opens
Use the handrail when climbing the steps of the bus

5. Be RESPONSIBLE: Riding the bus
Go directly to your assigned seat and sit down
Back to the back of the seat, bottom to the bottom of the seat, feet down
Keep your body inside the bus

6. Be RESPECTFUL: Riding the bus
The Bus Driver is in charge
Use an inside voice
Keep hands, feet and property to self
Keep aisle clear
Face front
Follow the directions of the bus driver

7. Be SAFE: Leaving the bus
Respect Self
Stay in your seat until the bus stops
Remember to take everything with you
Exit from front to back (don’t push or crowd)
When exiting the bus, always move away from the bus danger zone quickly and do not go back toward bus.

8. Be SAFE: Know the consequences
Bus RULES for riding:
Stay seated on your bottom in your assigned seat until it is time to get off the bus or until the driver tells you to move
Talk in a quiet voice level. Never scream or make sudden loud noises that can cause the driver to lose focus.
Always keep hands, feet and other objects to yourself
Never put anything out of the bus window.
The school bus has rules and consequences just like the classroom
Riding the school bus is a privilege, NOT a right!
Anything that distracts the driver is dangerous and will not be tolerated
You can help keep your bus safe

9. Be SAFE: Know the consequences
A distracted bus driver can cause your bus to be unsafe. Other drivers can cause your bus to wreck, too.
A bus crash can happen anywhere, at any time.
Carrollton Kentucky Bus
May 14, 1988
Metcalfe County School Bus
September 8, 2016
Caverna School Bus
November 30, 2015

10. Bus Safety Videos Video for PreK -2nd Video for elementary students
Video for middle and high school students