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Question:

When unloading at the school drivers should _________.

A Walk through the bus and check for items left behind, and sleeping or hiding students.
explanation

When unloading at the school you should follow these procedures:
- Perform a safe stop at designated unloading areas as described in subsection 10.2.1.
- Secure the bus by:
+ Turning off the ignition switch.
+ Removing key if leaving driver's compartment.
- Have the students remain seated until told to exit.
- Position yourself to supervise unloading as required or recommended by your state or local regulations.
- Have students exit in orderly fashion.
- Observe students as they step from bus to see that all move promptly away from the unloading area.
- Walk through the bus and check for hiding/sleeping students and items left by students.
- Check all mirrors. Make certain no students are returning to the bus.
- If you cannot account for a student outside the bus and the bus is secure, check around and underneath the bus.
- When all students are accounted for, prepare to leave by:
+ Closing the door.
+ Fastening safety belt.
+ Starting engine.
+ 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, pull away from the unloading area.

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