What should you do immediately after stopping the bus?

After stopping the bus, the appropriate immediate action is to open the entrance door slightly. This step serves several important purposes. Firstly, it signals passengers that the bus has stopped and is ready for them to alight safely. The slight opening of the entrance door also allows the driver to monitor passenger movements, ensuring that the boarding or disembarking process is safe and orderly.

Moreover, opening the door creates a physical cue for other motorists and pedestrians that a school bus is at a stop, reinforcing safety measures in the area surrounding the bus. This practice is particularly crucial since school buses operate in zones where children are present, and their safety is paramount.

While turning off the engine, checking mirrors, or activating hazard lights are all important actions in the broader context of bus operation, they do not address the immediate need for managing passenger safety after coming to a stop as effectively as opening the entrance door slightly does.