What should a driver do when they are 100 feet from a school?

When a driver is 100 feet from a school, it is important to focus on minimizing the bus's environmental impact and ensuring student safety. Shutting off the bus and not restarting it more than 30 seconds prior to departure is aligned with efforts to reduce unnecessary emissions and noise around schools, which can create a healthier environment for students and staff.

This practice also helps to maintain a safe area around the school, as idling vehicles can pose hazards and contribute to air pollution. By limiting idling, the driver demonstrates responsible behavior and compliance with regulations that aim to protect children's health.

Other options might encourage behaviors that are not environmentally friendly or safe. For instance, speeding up to reach a bus stop can compromise safety, while continuing to idle creates unnecessary pollution and potential hazards in a school zone. Notifying the school of arrival, while a reasonable action, does not have the same environmental or safety considerations as minimizing idling time.