School Bus Protocol

Basically the same type that you now have in your personal car. They are lap seat belts, with a push button release.

Although the school bus is statistically the safest mode of surface transportation, this equipment will provide an added margin of safety, especially in the event of a side or rear impact collision, or during a sudden stop or swerve.

Just the same as in the family car. First, sit all the way back on the seat and locate the two ends of your seat belt - the metal clasp and the buckle. Pull the seat belt across your lap (not vour stomach) and push the clasp into the buckle until you hear it click. Adjust the seat belt so it is comfortable and snug across your lap. In order to release the belt, simply press the release button located in the middle of the buckle.

When only two students are sharing a seat, students should use the two outside seating positions.

You may temporarily place your belongings on the floor beneath your seat, or have the person sitting next to you hold them. As always, you should not bring anything on board a bus that can't be comfortably placed on your lap without affecting the safety and comfort of other passengers. Nothing is to be placed in the center aisle.

Please notify your bus driver as soon as possible. He or she will report this to the proper person so the seat belt can be repaired.

Please make sure that your seat belt is laying fully extended on your seat when you leave the bus. It should not be left bunched or buckled under the seat or hanging in the aisle. This is a matter of courtesy and safety for other students who will be riding the bus. The latest model school bus now has retractable seat belts.

Yes. The rule is that you are expected to use the seat belt every time you ride the bus.