As the long summer holidays draw to a close and the school run starts again we have some tips for drivers Tips for Drivers: Plan ahead and be alert when driving to the school and take extra care to compensate for the fact that children won’t always be paying attention, and are easily distracted. For drivers this can create dangerous situations on the roads. Be vigilant and alert behind the wheel. You never know when a small child might step out from between parked cars or off a pavement Always yield to pedestrians When dropping children off at school, stop and allow them to exit the vehicle onto the footpath. An arrangement with other parents to share the driving can reduce driving pressure Always watch for pedestrians when you’re reversing. Before you get into your vehicle, make it a habit to walk around your vehicle to ensure no small kids are behind it. If your children are walking to school on their own, make sure they have planned a walking route to school or the bus stop. Ideally opt for the route with the fewest street crossings and intersections even if it is not the fastest or the shortest.
Posted on: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 14:52:08 +0000
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