Bus Accidents – School Buses Safety 101

An accident is the furthest thing from our mind as we wave good-bye when the bus they’re on pulls away. However, school bus accidents are more common than one might think. Therefore, we all could use a lesson in San Diego School Bus Safety 101.

School Bus Safety

Bus Accident Attorney San Diego, Keith J. Stone advises to help your kids follow these rules when riding the school bus:

• Maintain a  manner of orderliness when entering or exiting the school bus.
• During the entire bus ride, remain in your seat.
• While in a school bus keep your hands, arms, legs, head, and other objects inside the bus.
• Sit facing forward with your feet flat on the bus floor.
• The aisles of the bus need to remain clear during the bus ride.
• Never do anything to distract the bus driver.

Kids must also adhere to the following rules when getting on a bus:

• Wait until the bus is completely stopped before standing up.
• When waiting at a bus stop, ensure it is a safe place away from oncoming traffic.
• Always use the hand rails when getting on the bus.

When preparing to exit the bus, ensure to follow these rules:

• Walk at least 10 feet from the front of the bus to cross the street.
• When students need to cross the street, the bus driver should signal other drivers by flashing the red light on the bus.
• The bus driver should never allow anyone to cross the street from the rear of the bus.

What are The Rules for Stopping Around a Bus and School Zone

Whenever approaching a school bus with red lights flashing and/or the stop sign out, California Code rules you stop.  San Diego Bus Accident Attorney, Keith J. Stone advises that this means, coming to a complete stop. They also state the lives of the children on the bus are more important than where you have to be.

Tips for Parents

As a San Diego Accident Attorney, I  want to ensure your kids are safe when they leave the house. Therefore, here are some safety tips that should assure their safety:

• Buy your child(ren) a bookbag or backpack to put their belongings in. This ensures they don’t drop something.
• Have them wear bright, contrasting colors. This assures drivers will see them in the early morning hours.
• Get to the bus stop at least 5 minutes early; being early ensures they don’t have to run to catch the bus.
• Walk your child to the bus stop; remember, there is safety in numbers. If you have older kids, make sure they have some other children to walk with.
• Stay on the sidewalks when walking. If there are no sidewalks, then always walk facing traffic. Teach children to walk as close to the side of the street as they can. Stay out of the way of oncoming traffic.
• Do not condone horse play at the bus stop. Tragic accidents happen when kids are pushing and shoving one another into the street.
• Ensure your child stands 10 feet from the side of the road.  Teach them how to measure 10 feet by having them take 5 giant leaps.
• Make sure you tell them to respect others while waiting for the bus.

If all these precautions are taken, and your child is injured in a bus accident. There is a San Diego Accident Lawyer that can help.

How an Attorney Can Help if Your Child has been in a Bus Accident

San Diego Personal Injury Attorney , Keith Stone can help if your child has been injured in a bus-related accident.

Whether the injuries your child sustained were the fault of another driver;  Keith j. Stone, San Diego Bus Accident Lawyer can help. If your child has been in a bus-related accident; call the Law Offices of Keith J. Stone. We are the Bus Accident Lawyer San Diego that you need to fight for you.