The Danger Zone
- Stay out of the Danger Zone at all times.
- Remember - if you can't see the driver, the driver can't see you!
- Never walk behind the bus.
- If you drop something in the Danger Zone, leave it. Never stop to pick it up. Notify an adult and they can get the item for you.
- Know where the Danger Zones are located around the school bus.
- The 10 giant step rule is a good measurement for children to identify the Danger Zone around a school bus.
Loading and Unloading - Avoid the Danger Zone
The Danger Zone is the 10 foot area on all sides of the bus where
children are in the most danger of being hit.
- When loading, stay away from the Danger Zone.
- Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop and the door opens.
- Wait for the driver's signal.
- Board the bus in single file.
- When unloading, look before stepping off the bus to be sure no cars are passing on the shoulder side of the road.
- Exit the bus moving out of the Danger Zone.
- Before crossing the street, take five "giant steps" out from the front of the bus, or until the driver's face can be seen.
- Wait for the driver to signal that it is safe to cross.
- Look left-right-left when coming to the edge of the bus to make sure traffic is stopped.
- Continue to watch for traffic as you cross the street.