This will help ensure a safe, enjoyable start to the school year for everyone. About 23.5 million students ride school buses daily. Although this is one of the safest ways to travel to and from school, injuries do occur. An estimated 6,000 children were injured in school bus-related incidents. More than half of the children killed were pedestrians.
Many injuries happen when children are boarding or exiting the bus.
A blind spot extends about 10 feet in front of the bus, obstructing the driver's view. Children are not aware of this blind spot and might mistakenly believe that if they can see the bus, the bus driver can see them. Arrive at the stop at least five minutes before the bus arrives. Stay out of the street and avoid horseplay. Use the handrail to avoid falls.