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UAE students warned against distracting school bus drivers

Abu Dhabi Police have warned students about the dangers of distracting bus drivers on their way to and from school, which can lead to traffic accidents. Some students converse with school bus drivers as they walk inside the moving school bus, which may distract the driver. The force has emphasized encouraging positive behavior among students to improve road safety. Major Khaled Muhammad Al Aziz, director of the Public Relations Department at Al Ain Traffic Department, emphasized the importance of parents instilling in their children the importance of refraining from uncivilized and bad behavior, such as walking in the bus while it is moving, as well as disturbing and confusing the driver, which can lead to inattentiveness. School bus rules prevent pupils from talking to the bus driver, requiring them to follow driver and supervisor instructions at all times and prohibiting them from putting their hands or heads out of the bus windows. School administrators also stressed the need for families to ensure that someone is waiting to receive the child – particularly those in Cycle 1, when the bus drops them home at the end of the school day. Parents were also reminded about the importance of paying attention while driving their children to school. Police also asked parents to educate their children on proper bus boarding and disembarking procedures and to discourage them from playing on the street while waiting for school buses. BKM/ Expat Media
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