TIPS: Practicing bus safety during National School Bus Safety Week

The biggest concern a majority of parents have about the school’s system is their child’s safety, according to a 2024 survey by school transportation company Zūm.

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This is highlighted during National School Bus Safety Week from Oct. 21 to Oct. 25.

To help make sure everyone stays safe, Zūm has a list of tips:

• Keep a safe distance: Students should stand at least 10 feet away from the edge of the road when waiting for the bus.
• Always cross in front: Students should walk in front of the bus, never behind it. Before crossing in front of the bus, students should wait for the driver’s signal to cross.
• Do not pass: Florida drivers are required by law to stop for stopped school buses that are displaying flashing red lights and a stop arm. However, on divided highway, drivers going the opposite direction are not required to stop.
• Shine bright: Bright clothing and reflective gear on jackets, shoes, hats, and backpacks increase a student’s odds of being seen by drivers, especially if students are traveling at dawn or dusk.
• Meet your kids at the stop: People meeting children at the bus stop after school should wait on the side where the child will be dropped off, not across the street.

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