August
is the beginning of a new school year for many children. This means an increase
in the number of pedestrians on streets and sidewalks as children walk to and
from school or wait for school buses. Drivers need to take extra precautions to avoid accidents involving
pedestrians by staying
alert and driving defensively to keep our kids safe. We need to watch out for
each other, carriers need to inform new carriers to a route where the school
zones are.
We are all familiar with the need to be extra
careful when driving near schools or playgrounds. These are some precautions
drivers should adopt while driving through residential areas: - Slow down! Obey speed limits.
- Adjust your mirrors so
that you can see around your vehicle.
- Avoid backing up your
vehicle.
- Never pass a school bus
that is stopped. Stop your vehicle, at least 10 feet away from the bus to
allow enough space for children to enter and exit the bus safely.
- Stay alert. Children are
unpredictable. They take risks, ignore hazards, and fail to look both ways
when crossing the street, while walking and riding their bikes.
- Avoid distracted
driving.
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