Distracted driving and its dangers Distracted driving is a significant problem on American roads. Cellphone use – calling, texting, and social media – has become the most prevalent cause of distracted driving. Other common causes of distraction include reaching for an object, eating, drinking, applying makeup, talking to a passenger, or getting distracted by them. … Read more
As a school bus driver, your priority is always the safety of the students. With the Covid-19 pandemic still lingering, that safety has now extended to keeping the school bus clean, sanitized, and disinfected to prevent the virus and other microbes from spreading. Unlike other viruses, the Covid-19 virus can spread at a fast … Read more
PA school bus drivers work hard every day to ensure that the students on board get to school and back home safely. Driving in any city or community presents challenges to every school bus driver. The fact that there are numerous road hazards in driving – and that they’re still on the rise – is … Read more
When it comes to going to and from school, the safety of the students is of utmost concern to the school administration and parents. Safety is also the top priority of PA school bus drivers in charge of the students on board. Thank heavens for school buses, which remain the safest mode of transportation for … Read more
Safety is one of the most crucial aspects of school transportation. School buses are specifically designed to transport students safely to and from school. In addition to the vehicle, the driver is part of school bus safety. It starts with hiring qualified drivers and providing them with the required orientation and training about traffic … Read more
School buses are designed to transport children to and from school safely. They are the safest on the road – your child is much safer when taking a school bus than traveling by car or any other vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) knows school buses should be as safe as possible, which … Read more
The new school year is here! As expected, school bus drivers undergo ongoing training. The training for a new school year includes learning about the assigned routes and bus stops so that they know where to pick up students and drop them off. However, this training also has a safety aspect, where school bus drivers … Read more
Over 25 million students take the school bus to and from school. School buses are designed for safety, equipped with flashing lights, a stop sign arm, giant mirrors, and a bright yellow color. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicated students are 70 times more likely to arrive safely at school when they ride … Read more
Bullying is a fundamental problem in most schools. The sad reality is that there’s a chance that a kid gets bullied. Even sadder, many of these bullying incidents go unnoticed or unreported. Bullying doesn’t only happen in the classroom. It can also occur at the school playground, canteens, and restrooms. It can happen on the … Read more
Some students are excited about hopping onto the school bus, while others may be reluctant about riding it. Many school children, especially the first-timers, may feel anxious riding the bus during the first few weeks, and it’s quite understandable. After all, they’re getting on board a big, yellow vehicle with many other kids they don’t … Read more