What is the proper way to signal students to board the bus?

The proper way to signal students to board the bus is to use the stop arm and lights. This method is crucial for ensuring the safety of students as they approach the bus. When the stop arm extends and the warning lights flash, it communicates to both the students and other drivers that the bus is stopping to allow students to board.

This is part of the established legal framework within which school buses operate and clearly indicates that students should not walk towards the bus until the signals are activated. It helps to minimize the risk of accidents by ensuring that vehicle traffic is stopped, providing a safe environment for students.

Other methods, such as using the horn, waving your hand, or calling loudly, do not provide the same level of safety and may not effectively control traffic around the bus. They also lack the standardization and recognition of the signals provided by the stop arm and lights, which are universally understood by motorists.