School Bus Safety Rules
Students should consider the use of school buses to be a privilege. In the use of Babylon's buses, it is expected that the following rules be observed:
- All riders will conduct themselves as young ladies and gentlemen.
- Wait in an orderly line off the roadway and do not destroy private property.
- Be on time for the bus. On days when road conditions are bad, do not expect the bus to be exactly on time.
- Take a seat on the bus and remain seated while the bus is in motion.
- Obey the driver's suggestions promptly and courteously.
- Remember that loud talking or laughing or unnecessary confusion can momentarily divert the bus driver's attention, which may result in an accident.
- Keep head, arms and hands inside the bus at all times.
- Help keep your school bus clean and sanitary.
- Be courteous to fellow students and the bus driver. Remember we are all working for everyone's health and safety.
- Treat school bus equipment as you treat valuable property and possessions in your own home.
- Remain seated until the bus stops to unload. Upon leaving the bus, wait for a signal from the bus driver and then cross the road in front of the vehicle.
- Keep hands off emergency door and equipment.
- There is no smoking allowed.
- Never run toward a school bus while it's in motion.
- Nothing is to be dropped or thrown from a bus.
- In case of accident or any other emergency (fire), students should not leave the bus or site of the emergency unless directed by the driver or other authorized authority.
- Students should always wear seat belts.