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If you cannot fix the problem quickly or cannot radio or phone for help, stay with the bus. Subject to school board policy, you may consider sending two responsible students for help. Be sure to put in writing the information they will need to give others.
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If the distance or weather makes it dangerous to send students, have everyone stay with the bus and try to flag down a passing vehicle or wait until help arrives.
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School bus operators should follow these procedures.
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The law requires that the alternately flashing red lights and stop arm only be used when loading and unloading passengers. The driver must know when the alternately flashing lights must be used. Local authorities may prohibit or restrict their use. All drivers must activate the alternately flashing lights when loading and unloading passengers, except when operating on a roadway where a bylaw prohibits their use.
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Drivers of vehicles must stop when approaching a stopped school bus displaying alternately flashing red lights from either direction on an undivided highway, and from behind the bus on a divided highway.
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On buses equipped with the eight-light system, the alternately flashing amber lights shall be activated as the bus begins to slow down for the stop. Where possible, minimize traffic disruption by allowing vehicles to pass before turning on the alternately flashing red lights.
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Pull as far to the right as practical before stopping to load or unload passengers. Choose a location that allows safe footing and is at least one metre away from the students waiting to board. The law allows a driver to stop on the roadway if a suitable and safe location off the roadway is not available.
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