tuffy the school buss safety hero

Every Child Deserves to Be a School Bus Safety Hero

Inspired by real-life experience behind the wheel of a school bus, Tuffy the School Bus Safety Hero teaches young children how to recognize the school bus Danger Zone and develop safe habits that can last a lifetime.

Created by a Former School Bus Driver

For Children Age 5-8

Ideal for Schools, Parents & Bus Professionals

Tuffy School Bus Safey Hero Danger Zone Program

Every Child Deserves to Be a School Bus Safety Hero

Inspired by real-life experience behind the wheel of a school bus, Tuffy the School Bus Safety Hero teaches young children how to recognize the school bus Danger Zone and develop safe habits that can last a lifetime.

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The Most Dangerous Part of the Ride Isn’t Inside the Bus

Most school bus injuries happen while children are outside the bus. Young students don’t always realize how quickly they can disappear into the driver’s blind spots. Through an engaging story and memorable characters, Tuffy introduces life-saving lessons in a way children understand and remember.

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Meet Tuffy the School Bus Safety Hero

Meet Tuffy

Tuffy loves riding the school bus, but his animal friends don’t always make safe choices. When Tuffy becomes a School Bus Safety Hero, he helps everyone learn how to stay out of the Danger Zone and ride safely every day.

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What Children Learn

Helping Children Become School Bus Safety Heroes One Ride at a Time

Stay Out of the Danger Zone

Understand where the risks are around the bus.

Make Eye Contact With the Driver

Always let the driver see you and get their signal.

Cross Safely in Front of the Bus

Take big steps and cross at least 10 feet in front.

Respect the School Bus Safety Rules

Follow directions and help keep everyone safe.

Bee Safe. Stay Out of the Danger Zone.  Every school day, millions of children ride the school bus, the safest form of transportation to and from school. Yet many preventable injuries occur outside the bus when children are boarding, exiting, or entering the Danger Zone.

Respect the Bus is an interactive school bus safety education program designed to help children develop safe habits that can last a lifetime. Through storytelling, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, students learn how to ride safely, respect others, and become School Bus Safety Heroes.

Designed for Everyone Who Cares About Kids

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Parents

Continue safety conversations at home and build lifelong safe habits.

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Teachers & Educators

Continue safety conversations at home and build lifelong safe habits.

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School Bus Drivers

Reinforce safe loading and unloading behaviors.

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School Districts & Transportation Companies

An educational resource that promotes a culture of safety.

Take a Peek Inside

See how Tuffy’s adventure helps children recognize the Danger Zone and learn the best ways to stay safe around the school bus.

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Roxanne Bocyck Author

Where Real-World Experience Meets Children’s Education

Created by retired New York State School Bus Driver Author Roxanne Bocyck, Respect the Bus combines over 20 years of transportation experience and teaching with engaging lessons based on the children’s book, Tuffy the School Bus Safety Hero.

“I created this book for every child who steps on the bus, and for every family and educator who wants them to come home safely.”

– Roxanne Bocyck

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