As children attend school, it is important to know school bus safety rules.
DRIVERS, WATCH FOR CHILDREN....
Walking or bicycling to school when backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage.
Who may be thinking about getting to school, but not about getting there safely.
Walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in the neighborhood.
Playing and congregating near bus stops.
Arriving late for the bus and darting into the street without looking for traffic.
LEARN THE SCHOOL BUS "FLASHING SIGNAL LIGHT SYSTEM"....
Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Slow down and prepare to stop.
Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate the bus has stopped, and children are getting on or off. Stop and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop sign is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving before starting to drive again.
WORK WITH YOUR CHILDREN TO BE SAFE BY.....
Getting to the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive, standing at least three giant steps (six feet) away from the curb, and lining up away from the street.
Waiting until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver says it is okay before stepping onto the bus.
Walking on the sidewalk or along the side of the road to a point at least five giant steps (10 feet) ahead of the bus before crossing the street.
Being sure the bus driver can see them, and they can see the bus driver.
Using the handrails to avoid falls.
Being careful that clothing with drawstrings, and book bags with straps do not get caught in the handrails or doors when exiting the bus.
Never walk behind the bus.
Walking at least three giant steps away from the side of the bus.
Not trying to pick up something that was dropped near the bus because they may not be seen by the driver.
PARENTS SHOULD...
Teach children to follow these rules to make school bus transportation safer.
Professionally serving Ohio since 1933 Provided by the Ohio Highway State Patrol
"Motorists risk children's lives when they fail to stop for the school bus as it loads and unloads its passengers. Yet it's estimated that over 10 million drivers illegally pass school buses every year. To keep children safe, start by learning the laws in your state. It's illegal to pass a school pass within the roadway as it drops off or picks up passengers - regardless of the direction of the approach. Remember that there is no "safe" way to illegally pass the school bus, so be cautious when sharing the road with it. Finally, let others know that putting kids' lives at risk is not OK. Report aggressive drivers and spread the word by sharing material found at schoolbusfacts.com. Take a pledge to brake for the school bus."
"From the American School Bus Council - Learn the Facts Play It Safe."
fact: MOTORIST WHO ARE CARELESS AROUND THE SCHOOL BUS PUT CHILDREN IN DANGER
Safe Driving Procedures
DANGER ZONE:
Keep a 10 foot radius around the school bus.
STOP ZONE:
Stop up to 25 feet from the school when the flashing red lights are on the STOP SIGN is OUT.
SLOW DOWN:
Travel slower and stay further away from the school bus. Prepare to stop when the flashing yellow light go on.
PASSING VEHICLES CAUSE:
An estimated two-thirds of school bus loading and unloading fatalities.
PEDESTRAINS KILLED:
More school-age pedestrians are killed from 7 - 8 A.M. and 3 - 4 P.M. than any other times of the day.
"From the American School Bus Council - Learn the Facts Play it Safe."
My choice ... their ride.
FACT:
School buses are the safest mode of transportation for getting children back and forth to school.
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation
STUDENT FATALITIES ANNUAL AVERAGE DURING NORMAL SCHOOL TRAVEL HOURS:
Traveling by Teen Driver (58%)
Traveling by Adult Driver (23%)
Traveling by School Bus (1%)
NHTSA FARS 2001-2008 (final), 2009 (ARF)
"Students are about 50 times more likely to arrive at school alive if they take the bus than if they drive themselves or ride with friends. But did you also know that your child is much safer riding the bus than being driven by you? Add in the environmental and financial benefits, and it's hard to find a reason to send your kids to school any other way. Find out what you don't know about school bus ridership. Learn the facts and play it safe. Visit schoolbusfacts.com for more information."
"From the American School Bus Council - Learn the Facts Play it Safe." And "NHTSA - www.nhtsa.gov"
FACT: SCHOOL BUSES KEEP OVER 17 MILLION CARS OFF ROADS EACH YEAR
ONE SCHOOL BUS CARRIES THE EQUIVALENT OF 36 CARS AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS COUNCIL
An annual savings to families of approximately:
62 Billion Miles of Driving
2.6 Billion Gallons of Fuel
56.5 Billion Pounds of CO2
My Choice ... their ride.
"Imagine the world with less traffic, cleaner air, and more affordable transportation. These are just some of the benefits that school bus ridership provides. And since the school bus is still the safest way to travel, it's hard to find a reason to send kids to school any other way. Find out what you don't know about school bus ridership. Learn the facts and play it safe. Visit schoolbusfacts.com for more information."
"From the American School Bus Council - Learn the Facts Play it Safe."
