School Bus Safety Policy for Podar Jumbo Kids

BUS STUDENT TRAINING

“The Wheels On The Bus”

The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round.

The wheels on the bus go round and round,All through the town.

School Bus SafetyRiding the bus

is lots of funIf rules are followed

by everyone.

Bus Safety is as easy as “A-B-C.”

A - always

B - be

C - careful

Bus Stop SafetyImportant behaviors at the bus stop:

◦Arrive 5 minutes before bus is scheduled◦Go back home for help if you miss the bus Never walk to another stop Never have parents drive to another stop

◦Have all items in book bag before leaving home

◦Wait in safe place, 12 feetaway from traffic

◦Do not cross before bus comes

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More Bus Stop SafetyNever speak to strangersRespect property of othersKeep noise down while

waitingStay away from roadNo horseplay, pushing or

shoving Form a “single file” line

12 feet away from road

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Danger ZonesIf you can touch the bus, you are too close.

School Bus Danger Zone

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Danger from Passing Cars

Danger from Passing Cars

Danger from Passing Cars

Rear Front

Loading from Door Side

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12 Feet

STAY

LOOKWAIT

Danger Zone

A blowing bus hornmeans danger.

Look & find safety.

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CROSS

LOOK

STOP

STAY

WAIT

A blowing bus horn means danger.

Look & find safety.

12 Feet

12 Feet

Danger Zone

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Danger Zone

Entering the bus

Line up and enter the bus single file.

Watch out for slick steps.

Use the hand rail.

Walk down to the nearest seat and sit down as quickly as possible.

Points to remember 1: The children are waiting for the bus,for the bus, for the bus,They stand in line and never fuss,Waiting for the bus.Points to remember 2 :They get on the bus in single file,single file, single file,They greet the driver with a great big smile,Walking single file.

Riding Safely

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Riding SafelyImportant behaviors when riding the bus

◦Sit the safe way: Facing forward Back against seat back Bottom against seat

bottom Fully within the seat

space◦Remain absolutely quiet at railroad grade crossings

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More Riding Safely (1)Follow bus driver’s directions at all timesAlways go directly to your seatWhen on the bus, remain

seatedAlways sit forwards with

your back against the seatTell bus driver if someone

is picking on youKeep aisles and exits clears at all times

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More Riding Safely (2)Respect others and their propertyBe quiet enough to not distract driverDon’t eat, drink, or chew gum on busDon’t throw any objectsDon’t stick any body part

out of bus windowDon’t bring or use tobacco,

drugs, or weapons on bus

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More Riding Safely (3)Don’t bring animals or glass objects on busDon’t use cell phones on bus Don’t use obscene gestures and/or

languageOnly get off of bus at

your stopKeep bus clean

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Points to remember 3:The children on the bus sit in their seats,In their seats, in their seats.The children on the bus sit in their seatsUntil they get to school.

Unloading

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Student Responsibility – Look Before Exiting

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Unloading to Door Side

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12 Feet

LOOKWALK

LOOKDanger

Zone

A blowing bus horn means danger.

Look & find safety.

Unloading to Across Road

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WALK

LOOK

STOP & WAIT

LOOK 12 FeetDanger Zone

A blowing bus horn means danger.

Look & find safety.

12 Feet

STOP & WAIT

Danger Zone

Unloading at SchoolImportant behaviors when unloading at

school:◦Make sure no items get caught in

handrail or door◦Exit danger zone

& get bus driver’s attention if: Something left

behind on bus Something dropped

near bus

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Unloading at School (2)Remain seated until bus is stopped and

door is openedDo not push or shove, but wait your turn

to get offHave all belongings

inside book bagUse handrail for safetyWalk (don’t run)

straight towards schoolStay away from bus, in full view of driver

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Unloading at School (3)Keep walking until out of danger zone, 12

feet away from bus Never run between parked cars and busesWalk directly

inside school Do not wait for

friends

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Loading at School Important behaviors when loading at

school:Have all belongings inside book bag

before leaving classroomDropped items are

a dangerNever chase after a

moving busBetter to miss bus

and be safe!

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Loading at School (2)Walk slowly towards bus. Never run.Walk straight towards bus door

◦Be sure bus driver can see youStay away from front and rear bus tires

and board bus quicklyLoad in an orderly

mannerIf you get on wrong

bus by mistake, tell bus driver

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Loading at School (3)Use handrail for safetyGo directly to seatNever place head, arms or any object out

of bus window

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Unloading at Home Stop Important behaviors when unloading at Home stop point:

◦ Make sure no items get caught in handrail or door◦ Exit danger zone & get bus driver’s attention if:

Something left behind on bus Something dropped near bus

Bus Attendant will ensure that you are handed over directly to Parent/Guardian only.

ID of adult to be verified and only then you will be handed over.

Always hold the hand of your parent or guardian. Do NOT run/play/jump until you are safely home. If parent/guardian is not present, the attendant will

bring you back to school.

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Emergency EvacuationWhen might you evacuate?

◦Accident◦Fire ◦Emergency where you need to leave bus quickly

There are 3 ways to evacuate the bus◦Front door◦Rear door◦Front and rear door

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Emergency Evacuation (2)

Buses also have ◦Emergency windows

In all types of evacuation:◦Listen to bus driver’s instructions

◦Remain calm◦Remain quiet◦Stay seated until it is your turn to leave

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Emergency Evacuation (3)

In all types of evacuation (Continued):◦Leave books, lunch boxes, and other belongings on bus

◦Walk as you leave the bus. Do not run.◦Go 100 feet (3 bus lengths) away from bus

◦Remain in an orderly group ◦Wait for further instruction from bus driver or student helper

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Points to remember 4:

The children on the bus are safe and smart,

Safe and smart, safe and smart.The children on the bus are safe and

smartAll through the town.

Podar International school

Transport Division

“Good Touch Bad Touch”