Gallery: Dos and don'ts of school zone, bus safety

The first day of school can be exciting for everyone, especially parents. But during that excitement, it's important to remember to keep your cool, especially around school zones and on buses.

Do...know your school bus route.

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Photo by: David McNew

DO...stop when a bus has activated their stop sign. Kids may still be getting on or off the bus, or crossing the road.

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Photo by: Mario Tama

Don't...litter on the bus or around bus stops. Kids use these areas every day simply to get to school. Let's keep it clean.

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Photo by: Spencer Platt

DO...wait in line patiently to board the school bus.

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Photo by: Joe Raedle

Don't...Text while driving or walking near school buses and school zones.

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Photo by: Justin Sullivan

Do...respect crosswalks near schools and school bus stops.

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Photo by: Phil Walter

DON'T...hang out the school bus window while the bus is in motion. You never know when a hard stop or hazard could be coming.

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Photo by: Win McNamee

Do...use your turn signals and flashers to let drivers and pedestrians know of you intentions. They're there for a reason, folks.

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Do...know where emergency exits are located, how to unlock them, and when they are necessary.

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Photo by: Mark Wilson

Don't...double park while dropping children off at school. It blocks visibility for children who may be crossing and, of course, blocks someone in.

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Photo by: Mario Tama

Do...travel in packs. Carpool to cut down on traffic congestion, ride bikes in a group, or walk together to school. Also, groups of students are easier for drivers to spot.

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Photo by: Andreas Rentz

Gallery: Dos and don'ts of school zone, bus safety

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