Learn and obey PA school bus laws. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles. Motorists must stop their cars and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop sign is withdrawn and the bus begins moving before they can start driving again. In neighborhoods, near schools, and at bus stops, drivers need to take special care because children do not behave as adults. Can t judge vehicle speed or distance May be blocked from view by the bus Most importantly, children expect vehicles to stop for them at the school bus stop.
Children Get to the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.
Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver says that it s okay before stepping onto the bus. Be sure that the bus driver can see you, and you can see the bus driver. Use the handrails to avoid falls. When exiting the bus, be careful that clothing with drawstrings, and book bags with straps don t get caught in the handrails or doors. Never walk behind the bus.