METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WARNING DRIVERS AS TO THE PRESENCE OF A SCHOOL BUS IN THE PROCESS OF LOADING OR UNLOADING A PASSENGER

摘要

A method and apparatus for warning drivers as to the presence of a school bus in the process of unloading a passenger. A first step involves providing a sign capable of changing from an inactive mode to a warning mode upon receiving a signal. A second step involves providing a transmitter compatible with the signs receiver. A third step involves positioning the sign at a location along a highway that is visible a sufficient distance from a concealed stopping location to provide warning to drivers of approaching vehicles. A fourth step involves positioning the transmitter in a school bus so as to enable a driver of the school bus to remotely change the sign from the inactive mode to the warning mode while the school bus is stopped at the concealed location.