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SCHOOL BUS & ROAD SAFETY
Hi friends, I am Buddy. I travel by
the school bus everyday.
I understand the importance of school-bus
safety in our lives.
Before we go ahead, let me introduce my friend TOTO-the-Tiger, who will
take you through the safety rules for buses
Hi! I am TOTO. I am a Safety Champ, and I
am here to talk about School Bus Safety
Most of us travel by the school bus everyday. It is vital that we are
aware of the bus safety rules
Eicher School Buses
A+ in ‘Safety’
Lets get Street Smart!
Before we start our session, lets see why
school bus safety is so important!
IMPORTANCE
Following these rules ensures your safety on the road.
Equips you with knowledge to prevent any mishap on the road.
It makes you confident while travelling.
Now that we are aware of the importance of
school bus safety, let’s see what it includes…
Our session on School Bus Safety
today will have 4 segments.
Stay alert friends! There might be a
surprise for you at the end.
KNOWING DANGER ZONES
GETTING ON THE BUS
RULES WHILE TRAVELLING
GETTING OFF THE BUS
A Danger Zone poses risk in terms of limited visibility of
the driver as well as of oncoming traffic
KNOWING DANGER ZONES
What are Danger Zones?The “Danger Zone” is an area on all sides of the bus where you are at maximum risk of not being seen by the driver
Loitering around the bus
should be avoided at all
times
Always maintain a safe distance from the bus, specially
while crossing
Danger Zones extend 12 feet in all directions from the bus
KNOWING DANGER ZONES
Be extra cautious while entering and
exiting the bus
Be VERY CAREFUL when crossing the road even from behind the bus.Don't crowd or push, await your turn
NEVER walk in front of the bus
Not while getting onNot while getting off
NEVER go under the bus – not even to pick up your stuff which might have fallen down
NEVER stand near the rear-right of the busWait until the bus comes to a full stop
Let’s see some rules to be followed while at the Bus Stop
KNOWING DANGER ZONES
After exiting the bus move directly to the sidewalk and out of the DANGER ZONE.
Move ahead of the bus to a spot about twelve feet ahead of the front bumper.Turn back to look at the bus driver and make eye contact.
After the bus has left, cross the street while checking continuously for oncoming vehicles.
After reaching the opposite side of the street, move onto the sidewalk and proceed directly to school/home
Now lets see how to avoid
‘Danger Zones’ while exiting a
School Bus
KNOWING DANGER ZONES
KNOWING DANGER ZONES
Before we move on to our next segment, lets have a quick peek at
the main points
A distance of 12 feet extending around the bus is a Danger zone
Maintain discipline while entering or exiting the
bus & look out for oncoming traffic
Wait for the bus to leave before crossing the road
RECAP
SEGMENT - II
GETTING ON THE BUS
The second segment of the session would help you understand the safety rules while
getting on the bus
School Bus Safety begins from the point you leave your house and ends when you reach back home
Lets start with knowing what is a
safe way to Reach the Bus
Stop
GETTING ON THE BUS
Reaching the Bus Stop
Walk with schoolmates or in groups whenever possible.
Stay out of the street! Use sidewalks where available.and walk facing traffic; walking on the street is DANGEROUS
When crossing streets, cross only at corners, look both ways first, and use crosswalks where marked.
Reaching the Bus Stop
Look both ways for traffic. Cross the road from a safe distance
Walk straight across the road – not at an angle. Walk quickly but do not run.
Now that you have reached the Bus Stop, it is
important to follow the safety rules while Getting on the Bus
Remain on the kerb and alert to danger. Do not approach the bus until it has come to a complete stop.
Be careful when approaching the bus. Remember, if you can't see the bus driver, even he can't see you.
Always cross from the front of the bus at the driver's signal. NEVER walk behind the bus! Enter and leave the bus in a single file.
Line up in single file with younger students at the front
Go directly to your seat and sit facing forward
Wait until the door is fully open, then board quickly and safely.
Always use the handrail.
Don’t run into the bus. And, be careful while getting on the bus
if you are carrying anything.
SEGMENT - III
RULES WHILE TRAVELLING
Moving onwards to our next segment, which tells us about rules
while travellingHowever, it is of
utmost importance to follow guidelines to
travel safe.I am sure most of you like to have fun while travelling to school
Come on friends, let’s learn and adopt the
‘Safe way of travelling’
BEHAVING IN THE SCHOOL BUS
Always keep your head & hands inside the window Never stand, walk or run in a
moving bus
Always follow the driver's/conductor's instructions
Keep bags in your lap, under the seat or on the rack above
No fighting, shouting or playing in a moving bus
Unless there is an emergency, never touch the emergency
exit!
Learn how to open the emergency exit Never throw litter out of the
bus
BEHAVING IN THE SCHOOL BUS
SEGMENT - IV
GETTING OFF THE BUS
We have reached the last segment of our
session
This segment will show us how to safely
exit a bus.
Stay in your seat until the bus has
stopped Always use the handrail when
getting off the bus
Be extra careful in the DANGER ZONES
Move to a safe distance away from
the bus
RULES
In an Emergency:• Do not panic in case of accident• Follow the Driver/Conductor’s
instructions• You should know how to open the
Emergency Exit• But open it ONLY when the
Driver/Conductor say so• Elder children should FIRST HELP
the younger children
This brings us to the end of our safety session today.
Before we end, lets see if you remember the key safety points
Get ready for a Rapid Fire quiz!
What is the area around a bus, prone to accidents
called ?
DANGER ZONEWell, that was an easy one!
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Why should you never cross the bus from the rear end?
Ok! Let me give you three options!But there are no lifelines A). The driver cannot see you
B). You cannot see the oncoming trafficC). Both of the above
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The correct answer is C) Both of the above
Great! One last question
What is the correct way of crossing the road ?
A) Moving at an angle
B) Moving Straight
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The correct answer is: B) Moving Straight
So friends, today we learnt an important lesson in school bus
safety
I hope you will remember these tips and follow them daily
Our safety is in our own hands. What we do sets an example for others
Keep in mind that your alertness and
knowledge can save you
And always remember :
THANK YOU!
2014
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY