Kids in school buses, children on foot and bikes, parents in cars: back-to-school days bring congestion and an increase in potential hazards. A few key reminders for drivers to be aware of and for parents to share with their kids can help improve safety for everyone.
Slow down and drive extra cautiously.
Don’t load or unload children across the street from school.
Don’t double park; it blocks visibility for other children and vehicles.
When flashers are blinking, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection.
Be prepared for kids to appear in unexpected places, like from between parked cars; if they’re on bikes, prepare for them to turn in front of you without looking or signaling.
Pay attention when you get on and off the bus.
Always wait for the bus at the spot where it arrives and wait until the bus is completely stopped.
Always cross the street at crosswalks. If no crosswalk is available, cross at intersections, never in the middle.
