SAFETY AROUND BUS STOPS

STAY BUS SAFE AROUND THE BUS STOP

STOP, LOOK, LISTEN, THINK!

Getting off the bus:

What parents and carers should do:

• When waiting for children, you should wait on the same side of the road as the bus and meet your children at the bus stop. This reduces the risk of them running across the road without looking.
• Park thoughtfully and carefully.
• Keep the area around the bus stop clear so children can see approaching traffic.

What students should do:

• STOP and stay well back from the edge of the road, move on to a footpath if there is one, and wait for the bus to leave.
• Never cross in front of, or behind, the bus.
• Only think about crossing once the school bus has gone and when they can see clearly both ways.
• Never wear earphones or talk on their mobile phone when trying to cross, as you may not notice approaching traffic.
• LOOK and LISTEN when deciding to cross the road.  They should ask themselves ‘Can I see anything coming?’ and ‘Can I hear anything coming?’
• Only cross where drivers have a clear view of pedestrians.
• Understand that vehicles may be travelling at high speed and therefore take longer to stop.
• THINK about when it is safe to cross.  Only cross when the road is clear or when the traffic has stopped.  There is no need to rush.
• Understand that it’s important to keep looking and listening for traffic while crossing.

Waiting for the bus:

• Students must not push, run or play around near the bus stop.
• Students should stay well back from the kerb or the edge of the road.
• Allow plenty of time for children to get to the bus stop.
• If the bus is late, children should remain at the bus stop until it arrives.
• Students must wait for the bus to stop completely before they approach.

Travelling on the bus:

• Students must stay seated, where a seat is available.
• Bus aisles must be kept clear of bags.
• Students should not distract the driver – so the driver can concentrate on getting them to school safely.
• Students must stay seated until the bus has stopped.
• Children should not rush to get off the bus.