2026 National School Bus Safety Week

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Across
  1. 5. This is required for all elementary school routes (2 words).
  2. 7. The bus driver gives students this before crossing the road
  3. 8. Engine oil, coolant, and power steering levels for leaks
  4. 9. We end each meeting with a drumroll ending with ___
  5. 11. The roof-mounted white light used for high visibility during fog or rain (2 words)
  6. 13. Items such as clipboards, pens, cellphones, and books left on your dash can become a __ if you abruptly stop and are prohibited.
  7. 15. Use these when stepping onto or off the bus to avoid slipping
  8. 17. The bright color chosen for high visibility on the road
  9. 19. People students should never talk to while waiting at the bus stop
  10. 21. This activity is strictly forbidden on the bus to prevent choking
  11. 22. Arrive at the bus stop __ ___ so you do not have to go back for a student you missed. (2 words)
  12. 24. The everyday hero who steers the vehicle and keeps kids secure
  13. 25. The medical kit that must be fully stocked and on board at all times. (2 words)
Down
  1. 1. A student is acting unsafely on the bus; you would fill this form out. (2 words).
  2. 2. Lights are checked to ensure drivers behind the bus know it is slowing down
  3. 3. Checked along with washer fluid to guarantee visibility during storms
  4. 4. Teach students to wait until the bus comes to a complete ___ before standing up.
  5. 6. The sign that swings out to warn drivers to halt. (2 words)
  6. 8. Students should always cross the street in __ of the bus, never behind it
  7. 10. Tested to ensure the driver can warn others in an emergency
  8. 11. On the bus, students should always stay in their __.
  9. 12. You must teach students to know where this is located in case of an emergency
  10. 14. Inspected for proper tread depth and inflation pressure to avoid blowouts
  11. 16. The 10-foot area surrounding all sides of the bus where the driver cannot easily see children (2 words)
  12. 18. The walkway that must stay clear of backpacks and feet.
  13. 20. You must teach students to never stick their head, hands, or arms out of this
  14. 23. Adjusted correctly so the driver can see blind spots and the danger zone