Planning to Ride the Bus
While you are waiting
Getting on the Bus
While you are on the bus
Getting off the bus
100
What takes you places?
a bus
100

Who you can call if the bus is running late

Your teacher/supervisor


100
Who do you greet when you get on the bus?
The bus driver
100

What do you do if you are worried?

Move closer to the driver

100

How do you know when to get off the bus?

Pay attention to the digital signs and audio and look for your landmark

200

What are the things you need to bring with you?

wallet, id, emergency money, emergency contacts

200

Where do you wait for the bus?

At the bus stop/shelter

200
What information do you tell the bus driver?
Destination
200

What do you look at to know your location?

The digital signs and listen for audio cues

200
How do you let the driver know your route is coming up?
Pull the cord or press the button
300

What is the site you plan your trip at?

San Diego MTS Trip Planner

300

 What should you have ready?

The bus fare 

300
What to you need to find when you get on the bus?
a seat
300
Who can you ask for help?
The bus driver, but only when the bus is not moving.
300

What do you do if you are lost of get off at the wrong stop?

Tell the driver, MTS Transit, or call your emergency contact

400

Who is the person you tell about your trip?

teacher or family

400
What do you check before getting on the bus?The bus number
The bus number
400
Where should you sit?
In an empty seat, preferably close to the driver
400
What do you do if a person scares you?
Tell the driver
400
When can you stand on the bus?
Stay seated until the bus is stopped, then stand and exit.
500

What should you always carry with you?

Your bus plan

500

What are signs and landmarks?

The things you pay attention to while waiting at the bus stop and riding the bus

500
What do you do before you sit down?
Pay the fare
500

What should you do if a stranger talks to you?

Ignore them

500

What do you do when you get off the bus?

Look for street signs to find where you are at. If you are lost call someone for help.

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