Bus Basics
This is the front part of the bus where the driver sits.
What is the driver's seat?
You should do this one at a time when getting on the bus.
What is board? (or get on)
This is what you wear on your body to stay safe in a vehicle.
What is a seatbelt?
This is the word the driver says when you need to leave the bus quickly.
What is "Evacuate"?
The driver does this to make sure the bus is safe before driving.
What is a safety check? (or pre-trip inspection)
You should always do this before the bus starts moving.
What is sit down? (or buckle your seatbelt)
Always hold this when going up the bus steps.
What is the handrail?
Keep this out of the aisle so no one trips.
What are your feet? (or bags/backpacks)
In an emergency, you leave the bus through these.
What are the emergency exits?
The driver must stop completely at these.
What are railroad crossings?
This is the long seat that runs along the side or back of the bus.
What is a bench seat?
You should exit the bus using this.
What is the front door?
Never put your head or arms out of this.
What is the window?
You should stay this way when exiting during an emergency.
What is calm?
The driver uses these to let cars know the bus is stopping.
What are stop lights? (or brake lights)
These are the flashing lights on top of a school bus.
What are stop lights? (or warning lights)
After getting off, you should walk this far away from the bus.
What is 10 feet?
Talk quietly and use this kind of voice on the bus.
What is an inside voice?
After leaving the bus, go to this place.
What is a safe spot? (away from the bus)
The driver is responsible for keeping all passengers this.
What is safe?
This is the safe distance you should stay away from the bus wheels.
What is 10 feet?
Never do this while the bus is still moving.
What is stand up? (or get out of your seat)
If you see something dangerous, you should tell this person.
What is the bus driver?
This is the back door you can push open in an emergency.
What is the emergency door?
The driver can only drive when all passengers are doing this.
What is seated?