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IT WON’T be long before school starts again. Kids will be out in greater numbers on the streets and sidewalks. As parents, we want our children to enjoy their years in school and return safety home each afternoon.
Whether your child is riding a bike, walking or taking a bus, there are a few simple safety rules you should discuss before school starts.
Riding a bike or walking will give your child a chance to get some exercise during the day. But children face possible dangers riding or biking. Children between the ages of 5 and 9 have probably not developed the skills and experience to navigate traffic safely and judge speed and distance. Before school starts, practice safe pedestrian skills with your child and provide adult supervision to and from school if possible. Tell your child to:
Mind all traffic signals and/or the crossing guard.
Never cross the street against a light, even if there’s no traffic coming.
Walk your bike through intersections.
Ride or walk with a buddy.
Wear reflective material to be more visible to street traffic.
Taking the bus is a safe mode of transportation. However, according to the National Safety Council, about 9,000 children are injured each year in incidents involving school buses. Surprisingly, these injuries occur as children enter and exit the bus. Review these safety tips with your child:
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