Warning: This guide is not responsible for actual injuries or fatalities. You're on your own.
Before you can dodge, you must know when to dodge. Pay attention to the speed and trajectory of that bus. Is it accelerating? Decelerating? Does it have a tendency to veer off course?
When the time comes to act, you must act quickly. But not too quickly. You must be like a ninja, but not like a jackrabbit.
A good dodger always has a Plan B. A Plan C, D, E, and F as well. Be prepared to think on your feet and make a break for it.
You made it out alive! Now, take some deep breaths, put on a nice cup of tea, and reflect on your dodging skills.