Loading & UnloadingQuestion 23 of 80
Loading students takes longer than an ordinary passenger stop mainly because:
a.Buses have weaker brakes
b.Doors are heavier
c.You must protect children in the danger zone and control surrounding traffic
d.Fuel must be checked each time
Explanation
School bus loading requires extra time to activate warning lights, secure the bus, control traffic, and safely guide children through the danger zone. Rushing any of these steps endangers students. Patience during loading and unloading is a core school-bus safety principle.
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