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Bus Safety: Protecting Your Children

Every day millions of parents across the US take their children to the bus stop, confident that their children’s safety will be looked after by the drivers and school employees. And it is true that automobile accidents involving school buses are relatively rare. But no parents like to take chances with safety, so here are tips you can pass on to your children that will help them stay protected.

• When you walk in front of or behind a bus, the driver cannot see you. Once you get off the bus, wait for it to drive away before you cross the street.
• Be cautious when climbing up or down the bus steps. Loose clothing and backpacks can get caught and cause you to fall.
• Stay seated and talk quietly while on the bus. If the bus driver is too distracted by your behavior, it could cause an accident.
• Stand back from the curb when the bus arrives. Wait for it to completely stop before you attempt to get on. When you get off a bus, take five large steps away from the street.
• At most school, there are many buses gathered together at the beginning and end of the day. Be very cautious when you are walking around this area. Keep your eyes and ears open and do not run. Do not walk in front of a bus and do not around a bus into the street – other drivers may not see you in time to stop.

Even when we follow every safety precaution, accidents can still happen, especially when drivers fail to observe traffic regulations. If you or a loved one has been injured by a negligent bus driver, contact Chicago bus accident attorneys Friedman & Bonebrake at 312-466-8200.