Kids' Riding & Crossing Safely

Students riding a bus should always:
• Arrive at the bus stop five minutes early.
• Stand at least 6 giant steps (12 feet) away from the edge of the road.
• Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver motions you it’s ok before stepping onto the bus.
• NEVER cross the road until the driver motions for you to do so.
• ALWAYS look both ways before entering and exiting the bus and when crossing the road.
• Be careful that clothing with drawstrings, book bags with straps, or dangling objects do not get caught in the
• handrail or doorway when exiting the bus.


Crossing students should:
• Walk in front of the bus; never walk behind the bus.
• Walk on the sidewalk or along the side of the road to a point at least 6 giant steps (12 feet) ahead of the bus. 
• Wait at the end of the cross gate!
• Wait for the driver to motion you and walk to the center of the road.
• Wait for the driver to motion you again, look both ways for traffic, then cross the road.
• Don't stop walking until you are at least 12 feet away from the road!
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