Now that we’re sharing the roads with school buses again, a school bus safety review is in order...

Are stuck behind a school bus? 

Too bad. Passing is NOT an option. We’re sharing the roads with students again and we’ll have to make some adjustments to keep everyone safe. The National Highway Trarffic Safety Administration has some back-to-school rules of the road reminders:

• Never pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children. It is illegal in all 50 states.

• If you are traveling in the same direction as a stopped school bus, you must stop as well. 

• When waiting with your own child, teach them to wait until the stop arm is fully extended and the bus door opens before moving toward the bus. 

• The area ten feet around a school bus is at the highest risk for a child being hit. Most states have distance requirements, and they may be much further away than you may think.

Kids walking to school or standing at bus stops should be following the rules too - but it’s up to you to expect the unexpected and watch out for the occasional misstep or wise-guy. Also, keep in mind a lot of older kids have ear-buds in and can’t hear you coming.