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Riding the School Bus:
- Have a safe place to wait for your bus, away from traffic and the street.
- Stay away from the bus until it comes to a complete stop and the driver signals you to enter.
- Use the handrail when getting on or off the bus.
- Keep seated, with feet out of the aisles.
- Never put head, arms or hands out of the window.
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Do NOT stand up until the bus comes to a complete stop.
Be aware of the street traffic around you.
Cross in front of the bus, NEVER behind, and be sure the driver of the bus can see you.
NEVER stop, turn back, or reach under the bus.
Be aware of the street traffic around you.
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If A Law Enforcement Officer Pulls You Over:
- Pull slowly and carefully off the road or to the closest shoulder of the road.
- At night, turn on your interior light or if possible, stop in a well lit area.
- Remain in your vehicle unless asked to do otherwise.
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If Your Vehicle Breaks Down:
- Signal, slow down gradually, and carefully pull off the road on to the shoulder.
- Switch on emergency/safety flashers.
- Raise vehicle hood
- Never stand behind or directly in front of your vehicle.
- Remain in your vehicle unless you think your vehicle may be struck from behind.
- Call or wait for assistance.
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Pedestrian Safety:
- Walk on sidewalks.
- Cross at marked crosswalks or intersections.
- Dress to be seen. Wear visible clothing.
- Follow the pedestrian signal, not the overhead traffic signal.
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Riding the School Bus
If A Law Enforcement Officer
Pulls You Over
If Your Vehicle Breaks Down
Pedestrian Safety
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