Did you know there are blind spots around every school bus where the driver CAN'T see children? These are called DANGER ZONES, and they're more dangerous than you might think. The 10-Foot Rule: Stay Back, Stay Safe! Children should always stay at least 10 FEET away from the bus on all sides – that's about 3 giant steps! This includes: - In front of the bus - Behind the bus - On both sides of the bus | Central Consolidated School District

SCHOOL BUS SAFETY The most dangerous part of the school bus ride is getting on and off the school bus. From 2000-2022 nationally, there were 55 fatalities in crashes that involved a driver illegally passing a stopped school bus. The school bus “Danger Zone” is any side of the bus where a child may not be seen. Young children are most likely to be struck because they hurry to get on and off the bus; act before they think and have little experience with traffic; assume motorists will see them. Ple

School zone and bus safety reminders to keep children safe