What two things tell you not to pass a school bus?

California Vehicle Code 22454 (a) prohibits a driver from passing a school bus when:

  • The bus is stopped for the purpose of loading or unloading any school children; and,
  • The bus displays flashing red lights and/or a stop signal arm.

How can we improve school bus safety?

How can you keep students safe on buses when they’re on the way to and from school?

  1. 1) Use the 3-Bus Rule – buses are unloaded three at a time to allow a minimum number of students on the ground with the maximum amount of adult supervision.
  2. 2) Keep Back Bus Seats Empty – most bus crashes happen from the rear of the bus.

What safety rules should we follow while traveling in a bus?

Stand in a proper queue to board the bus. Never run after your bus once it leaves. Do not run towards/ approach the bus until the bus stops and the conductor opens the door. Never go under/ behind the bus, if any thing gets dropped out of the bus.

Can you pass a school bus on dotted lines?

When a school bus is traveling on a roadway, you’re generally permitted to pass when it’s safe to do so, as it would with passing any other type of vehicle. When a bus is stopped for boarding, vehicles traveling behind or in oncoming lanes must stop (generally, at least 50 feet away from the bus).

When approaching a school bus from the front you must stop if?

According to California law, drivers must stop when a school bus stops in front of them and extends its stop sign with flashing lights. In California, the fine for passing a school bus can be up to $600, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Are school buses safer without seatbelts?

But while such accidents send chills down the spine of parents, national safety data suggests that school buses remain the safest mode of transportation for children, even without seat belts. A big reason for that is that large school buses are designed to withstand impact through compartmentalization.

Why is the school bus yellow?

Even during poorest of weather conditions, yellow is the safest color for moving vehicles. The school buses’ black lettering stands out against the hue, and according to research, “Lateral peripheral vision for detecting yellows is 1.24 times greater than for red.”

What should you not do on a school bus?

The 9 Dangerous Things Kids Should Never Do When Taking the School Bus

  • Never run to the bus stop if you’re late.
  • Never wear clothing with hanging drawstrings or loose straps.
  • Never stand close to the curb while waiting for the bus.
  • Don’t walk too close to the front of the bus.