By Monday, all students in Selma and Dallas County will be back in class. Many buses and cars, carrying precious cargo to school, will be on the roads each morning and afternoon.

While bus transportation is safe, even safer than parents transporting by their own vehicles, now is a great time for drivers, parents and students to review safety tips.

The following advice is given by the National Safety Council.

Getting on the Bus:

*When waiting for the bus, stay away from traffic and avoid roughhousing or other behavior that can lead to carelessness

*Do not stray onto the street, alleys or private property

*Line up away from the street or road as the bus approaches

*Wait until the bus has stopped and the door opens before approaching the bus

* Use the handrail when boarding

Behavior on the Bus:

* Don’t speak loudly or make loud noises that could distract the driver

* Stay in your seat

* Don’t put your head, arms or hands out the window

* Keep aisles clear of books and bags

*  Get your belongings together before reaching your stop

* Wait for the bus to stop completely before getting up from your seat

Getting Off the Bus:

*  Use the handrail when exiting

* If you have to cross in front of the bus, first walk at least 10 feet ahead until you can see the driver

*  Make sure the driver can see you

*  Wait for a signal from the driver before crossing

* When the driver signals, look left, right, then left again. Walk across the road and keep an eye out for sudden traffic changes

* If your vision is blocked, move to an area where you can see other drivers and they can see you

*  Do not cross the center line of the road until the driver signals it is safe