Gallery: Dos and don'ts of school zone, bus safety
The first day of school can be exciting for everyone, especially parents. But during that excitement, it's important to remember to keep your cool, especially around school zones and on buses.
Do...know your school bus route.
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Photo by: David McNew DO...stop when a bus has activated their stop sign. Kids may still be getting on or off the bus, or crossing the road.(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Photo by: Mario Tama Don't...litter on the bus or around bus stops. Kids use these areas every day simply to get to school. Let's keep it clean.(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Photo by: Spencer Platt DO...wait in line patiently to board the school bus.(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Photo by: Joe Raedle Don't...Text while driving or walking near school buses and school zones.(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Photo by: Justin Sullivan Do...respect crosswalks near schools and school bus stops.(Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images for NZRU)
Photo by: Phil Walter DON'T...hang out the school bus window while the bus is in motion. You never know when a hard stop or hazard could be coming.(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Photo by: Win McNamee Do...know where emergency exits are located, how to unlock them, and when they are necessary.(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Photo by: Mark Wilson Don't...double park while dropping children off at school. It blocks visibility for children who may be crossing and, of course, blocks someone in.(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Photo by: Mario Tama Do...travel in packs. Carpool to cut down on traffic congestion, ride bikes in a group, or walk together to school. Also, groups of students are easier for drivers to spot.(Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)
Photo by: Andreas Rentz