When stopping, you should _________.

When approaching the stop, you should:
Approach cautiously at a slow rate of speed.
Look for pedestrians, traffic or other objects before, during and after coming to a stop.
Continuously check all mirrors.
If the school bus is so equipped, activate alternating flashing amber warning lights at least 200 feet (100 in an urban area) or approximately five to 10 seconds before the school bus stop or in accordance with state law.
Turn on right turn signal indicator about 100-300 feet or approximately three to five seconds before pulling over.
Continuously check mirrors to monitor the danger zones for students, traffic and other objects.
Move as far as possible to the right on the traveled portion of the roadway.
When stopping you should:
- Bring school bus to a full stop with the front bumper at least 10 feet away from students at the designated stop. This forces the students to walk to the bus so you have a better view of their movements.
- Place transmission in Park or if there is no Park shift point, place in Neutral and set the parking brake at each stop.
- Activate alternating red lights when traffic is a safe distance from the school bus and ensure stop arm is extended.
- Make a final check to see that all traffic has stopped before completely opening the door and signaling students to approach.