Be a courteous school bus driver

School sites are busy places. There are lots of pedestrians, cars and other busses to contend with. A good rule of thumb is to be extra courteous and give others the benefit of the doubt. Keep in mind that most everyone is in a hurry and many are already late. You will find that in time your courtesies will be returned. This reciprocal courtesy exchange will help to maintain a civil and perhaps even pleasant atmosphere. School bus drivers are in the best position to establish those behavioral patterns. The parents will notice, the students who are driving will notice, the pedestrians will notice and the students on your bus will notice. You may not think your bus students are paying attention but they observe much more than they let on.