Back to School Safety Tips

It is back to school time! This means extra traffic on the roads and additional distractions in your morning and afternoon commute. Just like there are safety precautions you need to follow in the summer, you also need to be aware of the road interferences that come with back to school season. Here are some back to school safety tips.

When Walking

Use crosswalks when available
When crosswalks are unavailable, walk facing traffic
Always look both ways before crossing the street
Make yourself easily visible to vehicles
Use crosswalks to cross the street

When Driving

Beware of new drivers
Always watch for people walking across the street
Yield to pedestrians
Do not block crosswalks
Watch out for school buses making frequent stops
Do not pass a school bus while its lights are on
Beware of school zones, lower your speed while passing through them
As always, stay focused on the road, do not drive while distracted

School Bus Safety

Have children stand at least 6 feet from the curb as the bus approaches
Do not allow your child close to the bus until it is parked and the doors open
To get off a bus, make sure that it is at a complete stop before standing
Restrain from crossing in front of a bus, if you must walk far enough away where other cars can see you

If you are moving your children back into their college or university it is also important to follow necessary precautions. Moving back into school is strenuous enough; don’t risk an accident by over packing your car.

Ensure everything is strapped down properly
Make sure that you have adequate visibility of the road
Focus on the road! It is more difficult to react quickly with a mattress on top of your car!

With these necessary precautions and school safety tips, back to school season can be focused on the kids.

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