Etiquettes are the appropriate rules of behaviour in a society. These are usually unwritten rules. It is very important to do the right things when you are on the road. Everybody should follow travelling etiquettes. Students should particularly understand and follow the travelling etiquettes.
Waiting for Transport
If you are travelling by train or bus then it’s a good idea to check out a timetable so that you can be a few minutes early and do not get late. If you are in a dark or lonely place waiting for transport then stand where you can be seen from the road. Don’t play with
friends while you are waiting. then stand where you can be seen from the road.
Stay well away from the edge of the pavement if you are waiting for a van or a bus, or the edge of the station platform if you are going by train. Stay well back until the van, bus or train has stopped. Get on sensibly and carefully without pushing anyone. Put school bags in your laps so that they are not a danger to anyone.
A driver of the transport is like a captain of the ship. He is responsible for the safety of all passengers. Treat the driver and conductor with respect. It’s good to say “Thank you” as you get off. Follow the directions of the driver or conductor. Stay in your seat. Hold on to the handrails if you are standing or getting ready to get off. Keep your bag between your feet on the floor if you are standing up. Don’t expose any part of your body outside the window. Don’t hang out around the doorways as this makes it hard for people to get on or off. Treat other passengers with respect.
Offer your seat to an older person, an adult with a very young child, or someone who is disabled but take care that you hold on to handrails when you stand.
Getting Off Be alert and make sure you don’t miss your stop. When you have reached your destination, wait for a while. Don’t try to open the door until the vehicle has stopped. Be patient and don’t push. Help anyone who needs help.
Check for the traffic if you have to cross the road. Remember to look right, left, and right again, before you cross. Don’t cross the road from the front side of the bus or wait for it to move away.