Meet Mr. Rivera: School Bus Driver
Reporter: Good morning, Mr. Rivera! What is the first thing you do before you drive your yellow school bus?
Mr. Rivera: Good morning! Before anyone steps on board, I inspect the whole bus. I check the tires, lights, and mirrors. Then, I review my route map. I make sure I know every stop where children will be waiting.
Reporter: How do you help riders during the trip?
Mr. Rivera: I greet each student with a warm smile. I make sure everyone sits down safely before I press the gas pedal. While I drive, my job is to keep my eyes on the road. The children help me by using quiet indoor voices so I can focus.
Reporter: What should students do while they wait at the bus stop in the morning?
Mr. Rivera: It is best to wait with a trusted adult. Stand several big steps back from the street or curb. Never run, push, or chase a ball near the street. Stay in a calm line until the bus comes to a complete stop and the door opens.
Reporter: What should riders do if they need to cross the street to get on?
- inspect:
- To look at something very carefully to make sure it is safe or working.
- route:
- The specific path or roads taken to go from one place to another.
- pedal:
- A foot lever pressed down to make a vehicle move or stop.
- curb:
- The raised stone or concrete edge along the side of a street.
- signal:
- A movement or sign that gives an important message or direction.
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- 1What does Mr. Rivera inspect on his bus before driving?
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“Meet Mr. Rivera: School Bus Driver” is a interview / q&a reading passage about school bus safety and drivers, written for 2nd Grade. It takes about 2 minutes to read (276 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.