What steps should you take when parking and unloading pupils at a school site?

• A. Stop in designated area and allow pupils to exit without supervision.
• B. Stop in designated area, engage the parking brake, ensure pupils exit safely, and supervise until all are away from the bus.
• C. Park briefly in a loading zone then drive away.
• D. Leave the bus running while supervising.

Answer: (B)

Supervised, orderly unloading from a bus requires the vehicle to be parked in a designated area and kept stationary while pupils exit. Start by stopping in the proper loading area and setting the parking brake so the bus cannot move. Then, watch and guide pupils as they exit safely, ensuring they go to a safe place away from the bus and traffic. Stay in that supervision until every pupil is clear of the bus and the area, so no one remains near the bus or in the roadway before you resume movement.

This approach reduces the risk of a child stepping into traffic or being caught in the bus’s path, and it avoids the hazards of leaving pupils unsupervised, parking briefly and leaving, or keeping the bus running while you supervise.