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Safe Riding on the School Bus: Tips for Parents
There are things you can do to make sure your child has a good, and safe, experience on the bus. By following these tips, you'll be off to a great start in ensuring a safe school year!
October 10, 2009 /High School PR News/ -- Safe Riding on the School Bus: Tips for Parents
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It's time to get back into the swing of things -- the mad dash for breakfast, double-checking of backpacks and packing of lunches, followed by a chilly wait at the end of the driveway or street corner.
School is starting and, if you're a parent with younger children, that probably means you've got a bus to catch.
If you're worried about sending your child to school on the bus, it's worth considering the fact that buses are actually much safer overall than regular passenger vehicles. In Pennsylvania last year, only 0.3 percent of crashes involved school buses.
There are, however, still things you can do to make sure your child has a good -- and safe -- experience on the bus:
-Walk your child to the bus stop for the first few days to make sure that he or she knows which bus to get on. It's also helpful to ensure that your child is introduced to the bus driver on the first day. This way, your child will not be riding with a stranger and has someone to approach with problems or questions.
-If your child will be crossing the street to get on the bus, ensure that he or she knows to follow the bus driver's direction in boarding. Most buses have a P.A. system that allows the driver to notify a child when it is safe to cross. If your child will be walking to the bus, or crossing any streets near the school, make sure he or she is familiar with the rule of "stop, look and listen."
-Tell your child to stand back from the street while waiting for the bus, letting the bus come to a full stop before attempting to get on -- the same goes for getting off. Kids will be kids, but do what you can to discourage pushing or playing near the bus stop.
-Work out a plan in case your child misses the bus. If your child misses the bus in the morning, he or she should return home immediately. If that doesn't work, for any reason, you should determine somewhere else your child can go from the bus stop.
-If your child misses the bus after school, discuss a plan for getting home. Most likely, he or she will simply have to call from the school's office, but make sure that your child knows not to accept rides from strangers.
-For younger children, especially, consider labeling their bags and other belongings in case something is accidentally left on the bus. You may also want to ensure that bags, lunchboxes and clothes do not have any hanging strings or straps that could get caught while boarding or getting off the bus.
By following the above tips, you'll be off to a great start in ensuring a safe school year!
Article provided by Dallas W. Hartman P.C.
Visit us at www.dallashartman.com
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