Here are some safety guidelines to follow when in and around the bus, as well as the procedure to follow in the event of an emergency evacuation.

The 6 main rules

1. Keep a safe distance until the bus has come to a complete stop;
2. Board the bus calmly and keep your bag with you;
3. Fasten your seat belt and remain seated;
4. Get off the bus calmly and keep your bag with you;
5. Wait until the bus has driven away before crossing the road;
6. Look carefully and stay alert.

Blind spots

The areas shown in red are the areas that the driver cannot see while driving.
Avoid these areas whenever possible!

Emergency evacuation of the bus

In order to evacuate the bus quickly, you must follow a specific procedure (see image below) :

A

1. Stay calm and follow the instructions given by the driver or bus supervisor.
2. Leave everything on the bus!
3. Everyone must exit through the nearest available exit door. Never move towards the back of the bus!

B

4. All passengers seated next to the aisle exit first, using a “zipper” or alternating system.
5. When leaving the vehicle, passengers exit alternately on the left and right. Do not jump!
6. Passengers seated by the window move one seat over.

C

7. As everyone seated on the aisle side moves towards the front, those seated by the window can stand up and exit, starting from the back of the bus.
8. The driver remains on the bus until everyone else has exited.

D

9. Go to the designated assembly point and do not cross the road.
10. Never go back towards the bus!

Once you have left the bus, stay together in a safe area indicated by the bus supervisor or the driver.

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