The DANGER ZONE is the area immediately surrounding the school bus. It extends 10 feet in front and behind the bus, and 10 feet from the sides. The area of greatest danger is immediately in front of the front bumper and right wheel. Please remind students:

• Leave home ON TIME so you can ARRIVE AT THE STOP 5 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE BUS ARRIVAL
• Running to the stop is dangerous, NEVER RUN TO CATCH THE BUS
• If you can touch the bus, you are TOO CLOSE
• If you can't see the driver as you cross the street in front of the bus, you are TOO CLOSE
• Always cross at least 10 feet in front of the bus
• Wait for the driver's direction before crossing in front of the bus
• Look both ways for traffic before crossing the street, and NEVER stop to pick up anything that falls in front of the bus bumper or wheels
• ALWAYS WATCH FOR MOVING VEHICLES WHEN EXITING A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS. Vehicles do not always stop for a school bus with red lights flashing, even though it is the law