School Bus Safety Questions

How early should you arrive at your bus stop?

• Right when the bus is scheduled to arrive
• 5 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive
• 15–20 minutes early
• It doesn’t matter as long as you can see the bus coming

What should you do if you miss the bus?

• Chase after it and try to catch it at the next stop
• Walk to a different bus stop
• Go back home, get help, or have someone you know take you to school
• Wait at the stop until a later bus comes

Why is it dangerous to chase a school bus or go to a different stop?

• The bus driver may not know you are trying to board
• Other drivers may not expect you
• It can put you in the path of moving traffic
• All of the above

What is the “danger zone” around a stopped school bus?

• The area inside the bus
• The 12-foot area that surrounds the bus
• Only the area behind the bus
• The sidewalk across the street

Which areas around the bus are the most dangerous?

• The middle of the street only
• Around both front tires, the front door, and the right rear tires
• Only the left side of the bus
• The seats inside the bus

If you drop something near the bus or leave something behind, what should you do first?

• Quickly bend down and pick it up
• Run back to the bus door
• Get the driver’s attention by raising your hands above your head and waving, then wait for instructions
• Ask another student to get it for you

Why should you keep all of your items inside your backpack before getting on or off the bus?

• So the bus looks neat
• So you don’t drop anything in the danger zone
• Because backpacks are required by law
• To make the ride more comfortable

In the “Brake4Buses” video, what is the main problem the driver is having?

• The bus is late
• The driver is distracted by a text message and not paying attention
• The stop arm is broken
• There are too many students

True or False (choose the correct option): It is better to be late for school and stay safe than to take risks by chasing the bus or going to another stop.

• True
• False

What should parents/guardians never do if their child misses the bus?

• Drive the child to school
• Call the school
• Drive the child to a different bus stop
• Walk with the child