A student exiting the bus crosses to the right side of the road and then realizes she forgot something on the bus. She turns back and runs toward the bus. As the driver, what is your first priority?
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AContact dispatch to note the delay before taking any action
BOpen the bus door to let the student retrieve the item quickly
CSignal the student with your hand to stop and do not move the bus
DSound the horn to warn traffic and immediately pull away
✓ Correct answer: C. Signal the student with your hand to stop and do not move the busThe CDL manual instructs drivers to use a hand signal to stop the student and hold the bus in place until the student is safely clear of all danger zones, because movement of the bus while a student is in a danger zone is one of the most dangerous situations.
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