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  • Be sure that all the students are seated while the bus is in motion. 

  • Never exceed the seating capacity of the bus. 

  • Always use frequent mirror checks to be sure that it is safe before activating the alternately flashing red lights or giving a signal for the students to cross the roadway. Even though other drivers are required by law to stop, they may not. 

  • If a driver of a vehicle does not stop for the alternately flashing red lights, write down the vehicle's licence plate number and report the incident immediately to the local police authority and your supervisor.

Railway crossing procedures for school bus operators





Railway crossings present a special hazard because any time is train time. Know the railway crossing laws and school board policy, as well as municipal bylaws.

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