Warsaw Transportation Director Offers Tips For Safe Bus Riding
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
Warsaw Community Schools' Director of Transportation Della Swain would like to remind parents of a few safety tips around school buses as the school year begins.
The most dangerous part of the school bus ride is getting on and off the bus. The "Danger Zone" is the area on all sides of he bus where children are in the most danger of not being seen by the driver - 10 feet in front of the bus and 10 feet on either side of the bus and the area behind the bus.
To keep students safe Swain suggests parents remind children of these safety tips:
• Arrive at the bus stop no more than five minutes early.
• Stand at least 10 feet away from the edge of the road.
• Wait until the bus stops, the door opens and the driver says it is ok to enter before stepping on the bus.
• Check both ways for cars before stepping off the bus.
• Walk at least 10 feet in front of the bus; never behind the bus. Be sure the driver can see you.
• If something falls under or near the bus, tell the drive. Never try to pick it up yourself.
• While on the bus, stay in your seat and sit quietly so the driver is not distracted. [[In-content Ad]]
Warsaw Community Schools' Director of Transportation Della Swain would like to remind parents of a few safety tips around school buses as the school year begins.
The most dangerous part of the school bus ride is getting on and off the bus. The "Danger Zone" is the area on all sides of he bus where children are in the most danger of not being seen by the driver - 10 feet in front of the bus and 10 feet on either side of the bus and the area behind the bus.
To keep students safe Swain suggests parents remind children of these safety tips:
• Arrive at the bus stop no more than five minutes early.
• Stand at least 10 feet away from the edge of the road.
• Wait until the bus stops, the door opens and the driver says it is ok to enter before stepping on the bus.
• Check both ways for cars before stepping off the bus.
• Walk at least 10 feet in front of the bus; never behind the bus. Be sure the driver can see you.
• If something falls under or near the bus, tell the drive. Never try to pick it up yourself.
• While on the bus, stay in your seat and sit quietly so the driver is not distracted. [[In-content Ad]]