What are the rules for bus driver?

Bus Driver Responsibilities

Obey all rules and regulations of the Highway Traffic Act at all times.
Adhere to the bus schedules that have been established by STSWR.
Pick up and drop off students only at the bus stops designated by STSWR.
Follow the routes that have been planned and approved by STSWR.

What are the rules to be followed while boarding the school bus?

Stand in a proper queue to board the bus. Never run after your bus once it leaves. Do not run towards/ approach the bus until the bus stops and the conductor opens the door. Never go under/ behind the bus, if any thing gets dropped out of the bus.

What are the safety rules in bus?

The following list identifies some rules that should be followed each time students board a school bus:

Students must remain seated at all times while the bus is in motion.
Students must wear a seatbelt while on the bus.
Students must keep the aisle clear at all times.
Students must keep their volume at a minimal level.

How many kids can fit on a school bus?

School bus capacity depends on the mix of children and adults. However, for the purpose of planning, a large school bus can transport a maximum of 48 adult riders (2 per seat) or 72 children (3 per seat).

What are the rules of the school bus?

Treat all students and the driver with respect.

Keep hands,feet,and objects to self and inside the bus.

No teasing,harassment,bullying,or fighting.

Talk only with seat partner in a quiet voice using appropriate language.

Remain seated and facing forward in a designated seat.

What is the rule for stopping for a school bus?

In almost all states, it is law to stop for a stopped child carrying bus whether you are approaching or are behind the bus on a non-divided roadway. An exception to this rule is Washington State where you may pass a stopped bus as long as the roadway is 3 lanes or more and you are in an opposing lane.

Are school buses safer than driving your kid to school?

Well, according to the Transportation Research Board, a child is actually 13 times safer in a school bus than in your own family car. And when considering that high-school-aged students would often prefer to drive to school or ride with a friend, it is important to know that children driving to school or riding with other teenage drivers are 44 times more likely to be fatally injured than in a school bus.

Should your kids ride the bus to school?

School buses are the safest form of transportation! School buses are the safest vehicle on the road! Due to a combination of factors, your kids are about 50x more likely to arrive to school safely when riding on the school bus rather than a standard car.