When loading, drivers should _________.

Loading Procedures
- Perform a safe stop as described in Subsection 10.2.1.
- Students should wait in a designated location for the school bus, facing the bus as it approaches.
- Students should board the bus only when signaled by the driver.
- Monitor all mirrors continuously.
- Count the number of students at the bus stop and be sure all board the bus. If possible, know names of students at each stop. If there is a student missing, ask the other students where the student is.
- Have the students board the school bus slowly, in single file and use the handrail. The dome light should be on while loading in the dark.
- Wait until students are seated and facing forward before moving the bus.
- Check all mirrors. Make certain no one is running to catch the bus.
- If you cannot account for a student outside, secure the bus, take the key and check around and underneath the bus. When all students are accounted for, prepare to leave by:
+ Closing the door.
+ Engaging the transmission.
+ Releasing the parking brake.
+ Turning off alternating flashing red lights.
+ Turning on left turn signal.
+ Checking all mirrors again.
+ Allowing congested traffic to disperse.
- When it is safe, move the bus to enter traffic flow and continue the route.