Felicity-Franklin Schools ©
BUS DANGER ZONE
The danger zone for a school bus
is the area 10 feet around the bus.
The two most dangerous places are:
Front of the bus
Right rear tire area
Please take the time to check your
children’s clothing and book bags
to make sure they are safe.
Talk to your child about:
Avoiding the danger zone around the bus.
Do not try to pick up something dropped
near the bus. The bus driver might not see you.
Remembering that some motorists do not always stop for a stopped school bus.
Being careful whenever getting on or off the bus
Transportation Coordinator
Phone: 513-876-2155
FAX: 513-876-2519
Voicemail: 513-876-2113 X 718
Email:
Bill Pollitt, Bus Mechanic
Phone: 513-876-2155
FAX: 513-876-2519
Parents are very important in helping keep children safe on the school bus. Parents can help by:
Reviewing the safety rules with children. Help them understand
why each rule is important.
Dressing children in light colored clothing or jackets on dark
mornings.
Help children to be ready at the stop before their bus arrives.
Take turns supervising bus stops for smaller children.
Bus drivers help to keep children safe in several ways:
Drivers watch surrounding traffic closely to keep school children safe.
Drivers will signal to children that need to cross the street only
when traffic has stopped.
If an emergency vehicle approaches while loading or
unloading the driver will get the children to a place of safety
until the emergency vehicle passes.
9.23 Of The Ohio Revised Code
Ohio law requires boards of education to provide transportation for pupils in grades kindergarten through eight who live more than two miles from school
Motorists around school buses need to know the signals and laws that concern school buses to help keep children safe:
Do not pass a school bus that has their alternating flashing lights on. This is the signal that the bus is stopped to load or unload children. Traffic should not move until the bus resumes motion or the driver signals traffic to proceed.
When a bus has alternating flashing amber (yellow) lights on it is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Be ready to stop and watch for children in the roadway.