Keep kids safe this new school year with pedestrian and driver these safety tips:
While walking:
• Always cross the street with an adult until age 10.
• Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks when possible.
• Look left, right and left again when crossing.
• Always walk, never run, when crossing streets.
• Walk on sidewalks or paths.
• Walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible if there are no sidewalks.
While driving:
• Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods and school zones.
• Take extra time to look for children on and near the road, before and after school hours.
• Reduce any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.
source: http://www.med.umich.edu
