PRIDE
Why is it important to sit down completely in the seat on the bus, rather than kneeling or standing?
It's important to sit all the way down on the bus because the seat in front of you acts as a "seatbelt" on the bus and keeps passengers from flying forward in case of an accident.
When should you follow the bus driver's instructions?
How can you demonstrate ownership while on the bus?
Report any incidents to the bus driver at the appropriate time.
Pick up any trash you see and throw it away when exiting the bus.
How can you show ownership on the bus at the end of the day?
Get to your bus as soon as possible at departure.
What sort of incidents should be reported to the bus driver?
Bullying, harassment, and vandalism are examples that should be reported to the bus driver as well as to another adult at school.
How does getting to your bus stop on time show ownership?
Getting to your bus stop on time shows you value your education. Being on time to the bus stop is good practice for the responsibilities you will have as an adult.
Although you should follow adult directions the first time they are given in every area of the school, why is it extremely important to follow directions on the bus?
Anything that takes the driver's attention from the road (such as telling a student to sit down) puts everyone's safety at risk - the driver and students, the people in other cars, the little kid crossing the road with his mom or dad as the bus goes by.
When is it okay to stand up while in the bus?
It's okay to stand up when boarding or getting off of the bus. At all other times you must remain seated.
Around how many students ride the bus daily in New York State?
2.3 million
What is the safest way to get to school statically?
Riding a school bus
How many buses/SUV's line up in our bus loop
one SUV and 8 busses - total of nine
What type of language should you use on the bus?
Appropriate language (no cursing, vulgarity, harassing or abusive language).
What road sign is an equilateral triangle?
Yield
How long could a bus ride be and still be considered reasonable?
What is the word for the walkway down the center of a bus that should remain clear?
Aisle
Which road has the last drop off at 4:15
East Hill Road
You should keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself on the bus.
What does ETA stand for?
estimated time of arrival
What percentage of yellow school buses in the country are owned by New York State?
10 %
How much money would a family safe that lives five miles from school save in gas a year by riding the bus?
686 dollars (estimates are fine :)
What is the name of our transportation supervisor?
Carol Windnagle
In New York State the first conviction fine for not stopping for a school bus with red lights will cost you how much?
250 - 400 dollars
Diesel fuel originated from experiments for the compression-ignition engine invented in 1892 by Rudolf Diesel. What nationality was Mr. Diesel?
German
How many cars are replaced by a typical school bus?
36 cars
What license do you need to drive a school bus in New York State
CDL (commercial driver's license) with a P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements.