As kids head back to school this month, we’d like to share five traffic tips to help keep children and drivers safe. 🚸🚌
𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦
Whenever your mind or eyes aren’t on the road, you’re distracted. Safe driving requires your full attention. Resist the urge to check your phone or engage in other distractions like eating or adjusting the radio. Stay alert, especially for children who may not be paying attention. The consequences of losing focus, even briefly, can be catastrophic.
𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦
No matter where you're going, it's crucial to follow school zone rules and speed limits. Always slow down, especially in unfamiliar areas, and watch for school zone signs with flashing lights indicating reduced speed. Stay alert for pedestrians and children on bikes. Even outside designated school zones, be ready to slow down or stop when kids might be traveling to or from school.
𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗕𝗨𝗦 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗦
If a school bus ahead has red flashing lights and an extended stop sign, you must stop and wait until it drives off. Yellow flashing lights mean the bus is about to stop, so slow down and be ready to stop. These signals apply to traffic in both directions.
𝗕𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦
With more young drivers on the road, it's important to drive patiently, especially around new drivers. Be extra cautious in residential areas and near schools, and practice defensive driving. Your alertness can help prevent accidents involving inexperienced drivers.
𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗𝗦
When possible, use major highways during the school year to save time and contribute to safer, less congested roads.
Stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings at all times! As a driver, you must be ready for any situation that could arise unexpectedly. By following these tips, you can help ensure that you and those sharing the road with you make it home safely each day to your families.
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2moThis is a great campaign running from Memorial Day through Labor Day! AAA continue to educate all drivers to be safe while driving to and from their destinations.