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New Post: Bus Safety Reminders for the Back to School Season - School Bus Safety – Talk To Your Child Yes, it is true. Even though four to six school-age children die each year on school transportation vehicles, that’s less than one percent of all traffic fatalities nationwide, the more than 25 million schoolchildren who ride the 480,000 school buses each day are much safer taking that bus to and from school than traveling by car. Now that Michigan children are back to school we will be seeing a lot more of those big yellow buses on the road. And although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that the school bus is the safest vehicle on the road, it is actually the process of them getting on and off the bus that can be dangerous. Follow these safe practices provided from the NHTSA and have a talk with your children before their next bus ride. SAFETY STARTS AT THE BUS STOP  Your child should arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Visit the bus stop with your child so you can show your child where to wait for the bus: at least three giant steps (six feet) away from the curb. Remind your child that the bus stop is not a place to run or play. GET ON AND OFF SAFELY  When the school bus arrives, your child should wait until the bus comes to a complete stop, the door opens, and the driver says that it’s okay before approaching the bus door. Your child should use the handrails to avoid falling. USE CAUTI...