It's that time of year again -- parents are stuffing their shopping carts with notebooks and pencils, kids are sighing and dreaming of an endless summer vacation, and school bus drivers are gearing up to get back on the road.
Keep these things in mind for driving around school buses to keep everyone safe.
Motorists must stop from either direction when a school bus displays alternating flashing lights or when a stop sign control arm is extended.
Motorists may not proceed until:
- The red lights are deactivated and the stop is retracted,
- The bus driver signals them to proceed, or
- The bus resumes motion.
Be extra aware around school buses. They must stop at railroad crossings, and they may make other unanticipated stops. Do NOT pass if the red lights are activated or the stop sign is extended.
Children have lost their lives from unaware drivers -- don't let it happen on your watch!
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