August is the time to fit in last-minute vacations, get excited about football season, and prepare your kids to start school again. Here are a few safety tips to follow as you dive back into the world of yellow buses, class bells, and homework assignments.
Slow in School Zone
School Zones are for Kids
- Follow the speed limit while in a school zone.
- Obey crossing guards.
- No matter which direction you are traveling, brake for buses and be cautious of children.
- Watch out for children, especially near schools and parks.
- Never pass other cars, change lanes, or make U-turns in a school zone.
- Use a hands-free device if you need to make any calls.
- Never text and drive.
- Unless licensed, do not use handicap spaces or lanes.
Walking to School
- Look both ways before crossing the street and only use designated crosswalks.
- Obey traffic signs, signals, and markings.
- Pick the safest route between your home and the school and practice walking it with your children.
- Teach your children to:
- always walk to school with other students.
- never accept a ride from someone else, even if they know them, without your permission.
- report any incidents to a teacher immediately.
Teen Driving
- Teen driving statistics are astounding!
- “Half of all teens will be involved in a car accident before their high school graduation.” – NSC.org
- “Car crashes are the number one cause of death for U.S. teens – more than than disease, homicide, and suicide combined.” – NSC.org
- Teach your teens the basics of being a good driver. Use the resources below:
https://www.nsc.org/learn/NSC-Initiatives/Pages/Teen-Driving-Resources-and-Tips-for-Parents.aspx
https://www.nsc.org/learn/NSC-Initiatives/Pages/teen-driving-the-problem.aspx
Being aware of these safety tips will help you and your children stay protected during the busy back-to-school season.
-From your friends at Paul Davis
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