This month is the time to make any last-minute preparations before your kids head back to school. Whether you’re buying glue and scissors for a little one, prepping your teen for high school, or improving your own education, remember these safety tips to this month run as smoothly as possible.
School Zones are for Kids
- Be aware of school zones and follow the posted speed limit.
- Obey crossing guards.
- No matter which way you are traveling, stop for school buses and be very cautious of children.
- Watch out for children, especially near schools.
- While in a school zone, do not pass other vehicles, change lanes, or make U-turns.
- Do not text and drive.
- Use a hands-free device if you need to make any calls.
- Never park in handicap spaces unless licensed.
Walking to School
- Look both ways before crossing the street and only use designated crosswalks.
- Obey traffic signs, signals, and markings.
- Select the safest route between your home and the school and try walking it with your kids.
- Teach your children to:
- never get into a vehicle with anyone, even if they know them, without your permission.
- always walk to school with someone else.
- report any incidents to a teacher immediately.
Teen Driving
- Teen driving statistics are astounding!
- “Before high school graduation, 50% of all teens will be involved in a car crash.” – NSC.org
- “Car accidents are the number one cause of death for U.S. teens.” – NSC.org
- Teach your children the basic of being a good driver, especially looking out for other drivers and pedestrians.
- Check out these videos by the National Safety Council for help educate new drivers:
http://www.nsc.org/learn/NSC-Initiatives/Pages/Teen-Driving-Resources-and-Tips-for-Parents.aspx
http://www.nsc.org/learn/NSC-Initiatives/Pages/teen-driving-the-problem.aspx
Being proactive about these tips will lead to a safer back-to-school season.
-From your friends at Paul Davis
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