When loading, stay away from the danger zone and wait for the driver's signal. Board the bus in single file. Move away from the bus. Wait for the driver to signal that it's safe to cross. Continue to watch for traffic when crossing.
Children are at greatest risk when they are getting on or off the school bus.
Most of the children killed in bus-related crashes are pedestrians, five to seven years old, who are getting on or off the bus. They are hit by the school bus or by motorists illegally passing a stopped bus. In neighborhoods, near schools, and at bus stops, drivers need to take special care because children do not behave like adults. May be blocked from view by the bus. Most importantly, children expect vehicles to stop for them at the school bus stop.