To confirm all pupils are on board before leaving the loading area, you should:

• A. Rely on seating chart.
• B. Ask a student to count.
• C. Check with a teacher.
• D. Count pupils as they board and again after boarding to ensure everyone is on the bus.

Answer: (A)

Before leaving the loading area, you want a quick, reliable check that everyone who was supposed to ride is aboard. A seating chart provides a ready-made roster of who should be on this bus and where they should sit. By comparing who is actually on the bus with the names on the chart, you can spot anyone who’s missing right away. This method is efficient in a busy loading zone and reduces the chances of counting errors or forgetfulness that can happen if you rely on memory or ask a student to count. If something doesn’t match, you can pause and resolve it with the supervising staff. Counting after boarding or using a student to count can be slower or more error-prone, so using the seating chart gives the clearest, most dependable check before departure.