Bus Safety!

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Bus Safety!

• Everything YOU need to know, in alphabetical
  order!

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A

• Always use the sidewalk when walking to and from
  the bus stop or school. If there is no sidewalk
  walk facing traffic.

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B

• Be aware of traffic around you. Play it safe,
  dont wear headphones when close to traffic.

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C

• Cross in front of the bus. Make sure the driver
  is aware that you are about to cross. Make eye
  contact with the driver.

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D

• Dont play in the street while waiting on the
  bus. Do stay in a safe area.

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E

• Enter the bus in a single file line.
• Dont push or play around.

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F

• Face forward when seated on a bus. Stay this way
  until you are ready to get off the bus.

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G

• Get to your bus stop at least five minutes before
  your bus is scheduled to arrive.

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H

• Hold on to the handrail when you are entering or
  exiting the bus.

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I

• If you miss the bus, call a trusted adult to
  carry you to school. Never ride with a stranger.

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J

• Jaywalking is dangerous. You should only cross
  the street in designated spots. Sometimes it is
  important to cross at corners or crosswalks.

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K

• Keep a safe distance from the bus while waiting
  on it to stop. Once the bus stops and the doors
  open, begin to move towards the bus.

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L

• Loose draw strings or other strings should be
  secured so that they do not cause you to trip.
  Sometimes they may get tangled in handrails.

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M

• Make sure to keep your hands to yourself.

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N

• Never throw things while you are on the bus.
  Keep hands inside the windows at al times.

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O

• Obey the rules of the bus. This will help you
  get to school safely.

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P

• Practice positive behavior on and off the bus.

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Q

• Quickly move to your seat and sit down. Next,
  follow the rules of the bus.

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R

• Remember to look to the left and the right before
  stepping off of the bus and onto the road.

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S

• Stay at least 10 feet from the road while waiting
  for the bus.

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T

• Talk quietly while on the bus. Do not distract
  the driver.

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U

• Use emergency exits only in the case of an
  emergency.

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V

• Vacant lots or building should be avoided while
  walking to and from bus stops. Always use the
  buddy system.

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W

• Wait for the proper signal before crossing to
  enter the bus.

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X

• X marks the spot of a railroad crossing. It is
  important to be silent when approaching a railway
  crossing.

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Y

• You should follow all of the rules of the bus
  driver. You can also make sure younger children
  are safe.

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Z

• Zero tolerance is the key. Dont let anyone talk
  you into breaking a rule. Safety is important.
  Do your part.

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Follow these rules and you are certain to be safe!