Where should the bus stop for loading and unloading pupils in a designated loading zone?

• A. In the center of the loading zone.
• B. Parallel to curb, as close to curb as practicable, with doors toward curb.
• C. With doors facing traffic.
• D. At any distance from curb.

Answer: (B)

In a designated loading zone, the bus should stop parallel to the curb and as close as practicable to the curb, with the doors toward the curb. This setup keeps pupils on the sidewalk side, reducing their exposure to moving traffic as they board or exit. Doors facing the curb create a safer barrier between students and vehicles, and being as close to the curb as practical prevents the bus from blocking lanes or forcing students to cross in front of the bus. Stopping in the center or with doors toward traffic increases the risk to students and complicates safe loading and unloading, while stopping far from the curb makes the walk to and from the bus longer and less safe.