Traveling Back To School

Summer has come to an end, which means school is just getting started. It can be a crazy time of year with the kiddos going back to school. Everyone travels to school in different ways, but we all want our kids to be safe. Here are a few safety tips that you and your kids can follow throughout the year to stay safe . . .

Walking 

• Don’t talk to strangers 
• Stay on the sidewalks 
• Use crosswalks 
• Look both ways before you cross the street 
• Don’t be a distracted walker
• Don’t walk until traffic stops
• Watch for turning vehicles 

Biking 

• Check tires before getting on your way 
• Carry things in a backpack or basket
• Always wear a helmet
• Be aware of your surroundings 
• Look for debris in the road
• Look both ways for traffic 
• Choose a safe route 
• Be sure to ride on the right side of the road
• Lock your bike when you get to your destination

Driving 

• Always wear your seatbelt
• Don’t speed in a school zone
• Be sure to drop your child off in the appropriate lane 
• If you drop your child off somewhere else besides the school be sure there is a crosswalk and crossing guard
• Make sure you and your child know where to meet after school

School Bus 

• Know your school bus number
• Make sure you know where the bus stop is
• Be sure to know what time the bus comes
• Stay sitting down while the bus is moving 
• If you have to cross in front of the bus wait for the bus driver’s “ok”