The Danger Zone is a 10-foot wide area all around a school bus where students are in the most danger of being hit and injured by the school bus. Students must stay 10-feet away from the bus to be out of the Danger Zone and should never go behind the bus. If students must cross the street they should take five steps in front of the bus before crossing to ensure the driver has a clear line of sight.  Students should remain alert for cars (someone running the red lights) and never approach the bus when it is preparing to stop.