What can help enhance safety when making passenger stops?

Making sure the bus is in the correct lane is crucial for ensuring the safety of passengers during stops. When a school bus is positioned correctly, it minimizes the risk of accidents by ensuring that the bus is clear of oncoming traffic. This correct positioning allows for better visibility for both the bus driver and the students as they embark or disembark.

When the bus is in the proper lane, it also enables the driver to activate the required warning lights and stop signs, clearly indicating to other drivers that they must stop, promoting a safer environment for children to board or exit the bus. Additionally, a correctly positioned bus provides an organized flow of students getting on and off, decreasing chaos and potential hazards in the surrounding area.

Other strategies, such as using a loudspeaker or assigning seats, may have safety benefits in specific contexts but are not as immediately impactful on the fundamental safety protocols associated with stopping the bus. Additionally, limiting the number of passengers does not directly relate to the safety of stopping procedures, as it generally pertains more to capacity regulations than to passenger stop safety.