Where should pupils cross the street in relation to a stopped school bus, and what should the driver do to assist them?

• A. They cross behind the bus.
• B. They cross at the back of the bus; driver does nothing.
• C. They cross from the side while the bus is moving.
• D. They cross in front of the bus, about 10 feet away; the driver should monitor with mirrors and stop traffic as necessary while giving clear directions.

Answer: (C)

When a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing, pupils should cross in front of the bus, about 10 feet away, so the driver can see them in the mirrors as they cross. The driver should monitor the crossing and stop traffic as necessary, giving clear directions to help the children cross safely. This front-crossing position keeps pedestrians within the driver’s line of sight and protects them as they move from the curb to the other side. Crossing behind the bus or from the side while the bus is moving is unsafe and not how crossings are handled.