This week is the Week of National School Bus Safety. With approximately 26 million children in the United States on the bus to school every day, we all need to be reminded of security specific risks that accompany the school bus. Keep these safety tips in mind:
- Give yourself plenty of time when drop the kids at school. Avoid having to be patient "Rush." -. Children are not always the same concern for schedules that we adults are
- Supervise children to cycling and walking, especially in the morning and after school hours. Children can be unpredictable and can not remember to look both ways when crossing the street or walking to / from the school bus. Take a few extra seconds to look for kids at intersections.
- Do not talk or text on cell phones while driving (including "hands free" devices), especially in school zones. In some states, the use of cell phone is illegal in school zones (check your local laws). child pedestrians are more concentrated in school zones and drivers need to concentrate on driving. No call or text is worth the risk.
- School buses make frequent stops, so be alert. Watch for flashing lights:
- lights flashing amber indicate the school bus is preparing to stop
- flashing red lights and an extended stop arm indicate the school bus is stopped and loading or unloading children ..
- All 50 states require traffic in both directions to stop on undivided roads when a school bus is loading or unloading. State laws vary as to the requirements of the divided roads (check your local laws). However, traffic traveling in the same direction as the school bus is always required to stop. Stop well back of a stopped school bus, at least 10 feet.
These are just a few tips. For more tips, see the school Bus Safety Tip Sheet Central. Keep our children safe, not only this week but throughout the school year long!
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