The Danger Zone and other school bus safety games
Posted by Judy Breck on January 20, 2008
The Danger Zone is one of eight simple games that can help remind children of the rules to
follow to stay safe when using a bus to go to and from school. The games are part of the School Bus Safety Web, an online information center provided by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The center’s School Bus Drivers section has a downloadable handbook and a variety to other information and resources.
Several pages of safety tips for parents include these practical suggestions for children to learn for winter safety:
Walking to the Bus Stop
Allow extra time in the morning to get to your bus on time.
Wear bright clothing so the bus can see you in the early morning and late evening.
Stand away from where the bus stops. Buses need extra room to stop when there is snow and ice.
Dress properly. Winter clothing, hats, mittens and boots will help keep you warm.Waiting at the Bus Stop
Don’t play in the snow while waiting for the bus. Don’t throw snowballs at the bus or anyone else.
Don’t slide on the snow or ice patches in driveways or on the street. You could slide under the wheel of the bus and get hurt.
Don’t push or shove around the bus. Someone could fall down on the ice and get hurt.
