Stopping for School Buses

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Poetry/Verse/Stopping for School Buses
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Written, September 14, 2024
For the International Contest,16 Lines Or Less On The Topic Sentence
Sponsor Miranda Hawley

The topic sentence:

"Don't ignore the stop sign on a big yellow school bus even if you
are in a hurry, the cops might be around the corner watching you."

I gave up my drivers license because of my poor eyesight, but after two surgeries I have my eyesight back; so, I must take the driving test again and learn all rules, especially all the traffic signs and lights. Stop, yield, no parking, no left, etc turn, school bus stops, the buses are in a range of sizes but are all yellow; with SCHOOL BUS displayed, we must stop 20 meters away, either from the back or front and watch for kids. Some buse have red flashing lights, some have stop sign arms, we must remain stopped until the the bus is finished; even so, be careful for children walking across the street, and children running and darting out suddenly. Often there is a school bus crossing guard, with a stop sign, stop your car on the line, remain until everyone; has crossed and then proceed slowly, kids are unpredictable, so be ready to stop your car at any moment.

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Miranda Hawley

Date: 9/29/2024 7:35:00 PM

I am younger than 50 and last year I've had to have cataract surgery on BOTH eyes! I can't imagine having to have had given up my drivers license then relearn all the road rules. My bus doesn't stop anywhere where there are crossing guards, but only one girl we pick up lives directly in town next to the school. That said my bus is special needs only bus and we are not taking the kids, any of them to regular public school. Congrats on your win in my contest.

Constance La France
Date: 9/30/2024 4:15:00 PM

Miranda, thank you for the contest, and my placement, and for the comment, and congrats, you have a very important job, Constance

Jay Narain

Date: 9/16/2024 11:12:00 AM

Usually people stop till al the kids are on sidewalk. it is wise to be patient rather than hitting a precious kis.

Miranda Hawley
Date: 9/29/2024 7:38:00 PM

Except for one child on my school bus nobody lives near a sidewalk. I wish sometimes I would see the patients that you mentioned.

Constance La France
Date: 9/17/2024 4:57:00 AM

Jay, totally agree, thanks for the comment, Constance

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/16/2024 2:43:00 AM

Reads like a good contender for the contest. Way to go. Yes, during the part of the year where the buses are out, we definitely need to be on the lookout for the buses and the children but then in summer the responsibility to watch for children is ever present with us. I hope that you pass that test with flying colors. I would not want to have to retake it at my age. Sara K

Constance La France
Date: 9/16/2024 5:52:00 AM

Sara, thank for the compliment and comment, hopefully it will all come back to me quickly but I will be taking Driving Lessons, just in case, Constance