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3850 N. Hydraulic
Wichita, Kansas 67219
Tel 316-973-2260 
Fax 316-973-2261

 

Galen Davis, Director

 
 

SAFETY TIPS FOR PARENTS
WHEN YOUR CHILD RIDES A BUS
 School Bus

There are safety rules that children should know as pedestrians and as passengers when they are going to be riding a bus.

Some important points for them to remember are:

  • Get to the bus stop ahead of time. 

  • Wait for the bus on the sidewalk and avoid horseplay.

  • If you have to walk around the bus, wait until you are given a signal by the driver and then walk about 10 feet in front of the bus so you can be seen.

  • If you drop something as you are getting on or off the bus, ask the driver or another adult for help.

  • Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before trying to get on or off.

  • Hold the handrail when getting on or off the bus.

  • Sit quietly and straight up in the seat.

  • Keep your hands and all other body parts inside the bus.

  • If you have to cross the street when you get off the bus, take a few steps and wait for the bus driver to motion you across the street.

  • Go straight home when you get off the bus.

  • If someone bothers you at the bus stop, tell the bus driver, an adult at school, or your parents.

  • You may find additional information at Wichita Public Schools Department of Transportation website.
 

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