Loading & UnloadingQuestion 17 of 80
When a student is approaching the bus at the stop and is late, you should:
a.Keep the bus secured and never move until the student is seated and accounted for
b.Slowly roll forward to encourage them to hurry
c.Close the door and leave to stay on schedule
d.Wave them across from behind the bus
Explanation
Never move the bus toward or past a late-arriving student; keep it fully secured until they are safely aboard and seated. Rolling forward can pull a running child under the wheels. Staying on schedule is never worth a student's safety.
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