School Bus Safety Week: Tips for Safer Travel | DC Metro Area Personal Injury Law Blog

October 22 – 26 is School Bus Safety Week.  We have previously covered school bus safety on the DC Metro Area Personal Injury Law Blog, but this annual safety event is a good opportunity to remind readers that a school bus is no playground.  Following are some helpful general safety tips for kids who commute by school bus, courtesy of the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT):

• “Arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes early.
• Stand at least 5 giant steps (10 feet) away from the edge of the road.
• Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver says it’s okay before stepping onto the bus.
• Be careful that clothing with drawstrings and bookbags with straps or dangling objects do not get caught in the handrail or door when exiting the bus.
• Check both ways for cars before stepping off the bus.”

Students who are crossing the street to board or exit a school bus 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 10 giant steps ahead of the bus.
• Be sure the bus driver can see them, and they can see the bus driver.
• Wait for the driver’s signal to cross.”

Previously on the DC Metro Area Personal Injury Law Blog, we have posted articles related to:

• School bus safety tips for kids and drivers
• Data illustrating the need for school bus safety belts
• Tips for prevention of backpack injuries

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