To School Safety
goodbye to summer and hello to fall. It’s school time
again! Just like teachers, books, and homework go
hand in hand with the school year,so should safety.
Back-to-School Safety Tips
- While waiting for the bus, take
five giant steps back from the curb until the bus
has stopped completely.
- Inside the bus, stay seated at
- Keep head, arms and hands inside
the bus. Never throw anything out of the bus window.
- Always hold on to the bus handrails
when you are getting on or off the bus so you don’t
- Be careful that clothing, book
bags, and key rings don't get caught in the handrails
- When getting off the bus, go to
the closest sidewalk or side of the road and take
five giant steps away from the bus.
- If you drop something near the
bus, tell the bus driver. If you bend over to pick
it up, the bus driver may not be able to see you.
- Children under age 10 should never
cross a street without a grown-up.
- Choose a safe route to school.
Look for the most direct route with the fewest street
- When crossing the street, stop
at the curb or edge of the road.
- Look left, then right, then left
again for moving cars before crossing.
- Keep looking left and right until
you are safely across the street – and remember
to walk, not run.
- Follow all traffic signals and
- Don’t enter the street from between
parked cars or from behind bushes or shrubs. Drivers
might not be able to see you.
- If you are old enough to ride alone,
plan a safe route to school and have a grown-up
ride with you the first few times.
- Children under 10 shouldn’t ride
on the road without a grown-up.
- Be sure that your helmet fits.
It should sit even on top of the head –not rocking
in any direction–and always fasten the safety strap.
- Learn the proper hand signals and
use them when you turn or stop.
- Walk, do not ride your bike accross
- Come to a complete stop before
entering driveways, paths or sidewalks, then look
left, right and left again for bikes, cars or pedestrians
heading your way.
- Do not ride at night.
last, but not least, if you are riding in a car
to school the safest place to be if you are 12
years old or younger is in the back seat buckled
up safely. Remember, you should be in a booster
seat until you are eight years old and 80 pounds.
here for more info on the right safety seat for
Article from the National
Fire Protection Association
TO FIRE PREVENTION TIPS