The American Red Cross offers tips to help ensure kids have a safe start to their school year. BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY STEPSTeach young children important personal information. If your student bikes to school, a properly fitted helmet is one of the best ways to prevent serious injuries. Know that yellow flashing lights indicate a school bus is getting ready to stop ─ motorists should slow down and be prepared to stop. Motorists following or traveling alongside a school bus must also stop until the red lights have stopped flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn, and all children have reached safety.