Tips for a safe school bus journey

 

Tomorrow is the first day of the acadamic year for many schools in Doha. Tomorrow, we will see everyone rushing in the morning, as if he is experiencing something new to him today. Please relax its nothing but a normal school day!

 

Here we share with you a checklist for school bus drivers to follow when they pick up and drop students in the morning and afternoon. The schools should also take initiative and train their drivers and give a checklist to follow in their native tongue. Training, workshops and spot checks should be held for drivers so that they follow the rules.

 

We will also share some useful tips for parents and students, which if followed will help to avoid many untoward incidents.

 

Tips for Drivers

 

School bus drivers should be extra cautious while they transport children to and from schools. On the other hand, school authorities must confirm the drivers are accountable and competent enough to drive school buses. School bus Drivers are advised to strictly follow the below points:

• Make a pre-trip inspection prior to every run to check for mechanical defects that could jeopardize safety.
• Make sure the bus doors are closed firmly before moving.
• Prevent children from standing on the bus while the bus is in motion.
• Check to make sure all of the children unloading from the bus are at a place of safety before moving the school bus.
• Do not allow children to exit the bus before the bus has come to a complete stop.
• After unloading all children at the school or after your last stop, make sure that no child has been left on the bus.
• Ensure discipline while loading and unloading the bus.

 

Tips for Parents and Students

• Park only in parking spots and not in the side or middle of the road.
• Arrive at least five minutes before the scheduled arrival of the bus.
• Stay out of the street and avoids excessive horseplay while waiting for the school bus.
• Wait for the bus to completely stop before approaching it.
• Children must remain seated and keep their head and arms inside the bus at all times.
• Do not shout or distract the driver.
• Do not walk in the driver’s “blind spot” — this is the area from the front of the bus to about 10 feet in front of the bus.
• A parent could be at the bus stop before and after school for extra safety.

 

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