{"id":55,"date":"2016-08-22T03:41:14","date_gmt":"2016-08-22T03:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edcantuinsurance.com\/blog\/?p=55"},"modified":"2016-08-22T03:41:14","modified_gmt":"2016-08-22T03:41:14","slug":"5-back-to-school-driving-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edcantuinsurance.com\/blog\/5-back-to-school-driving-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Back-to-School Driving Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The New School Year is Here!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Are you Ready for the new school year?<\/p>\n

The end of summer vacation came too quickly for most children and not soon enough for some.\u00a0 With summer vacations being over and the first school day for CCISD here, the increased traffic means different driving patterns and being extra careful when driving near schools!<\/p>\n

According to a report by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration,\u00a0back-to-school time\u00a0is the most dangerous time of year for pedestrians with 29 percent of pedestrian-related fatalities.\u00a0 We’ve included 5 tips below to help keep you and kids safer as they head back to school.<\/p>\n

Use these tips to set the example for others on the road.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Respect the big yellow bus-\u00a0Imagine being in a large car with 40 noisy 6th-graders.\u00a0 Could be pretty stressful.\u00a0 Do your part and make the bus drivers’ lives easier.\u00a0 Yield when they are attempting to merge and maintain a significant distance behind them as they often make unexpected stops.\u00a0 Make sure children know to walk in front of – never in back of – buses.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Get in the zone-\u00a0Speed limits in school zones are typically 15 mph. Abide by the limits and look out for pedestrians by\u00a0keeping your foot ready to\u00a0brake. (It goes without saying that school zones are home to newly licensed teenagers who are largely inexperienced).\u00a0 Speed limits aren’t just for during school hours either – consider after-school marching band practice, late night football games and other events.\u00a0 When dropping kids off, remember that curbs are reserved for buses and emergency vehicles so you shouldn’t loiter.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Walk better-\u00a0Drivers aren’t the only ones who need to obey the rules of the road.\u00a0 A major driving pet peeve is pedestrians who jaywalk, cross at a red light, or text while walking.\u00a0 More than an annoyance, this is a danger,\u00a0especially\u00a0in school zones.\u00a0 According to the\u00a0Safe Routes to Schools organization, 33 percent of youth pedestrian crashes are attributed to kids darting out into the road.\u00a0 Remember to be a good pedestrian — cross at corners\/marked crosswalks and in clear view, never between parked cars.\u00a0 Remind your kids to do the same.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 A different kind of pool safety-\u00a0 If you’re part of a carpool it’s up to you to remind your children\/passengers that seat-belts are a must – no matter who they are driving with.\u00a0 Not only are seat-belts\u00a0the law, they\u00a0save thousands of lives a year.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Go back to school yourself-\u00a0Even if you’ve been driving for 30 years, make time for a refresher course in safe driving…\u00a0\u00a0Make it a family fun\u00a0night with a quiz or lessons\u00a0on things like making full stops at stop signs and red lights and other good habits.\u00a0 Remember that distracted driving unfortunately didn’t end with the summer either so turn off\/put down your cell phone while in the car.\u00a0 While it’s an exciting time, getting back to school can be stressful, too.\u00a0 Tolerance and defensive driving will get you everywhere\u00a0you need to go safely.<\/p>\n

6. Bonus Tip- Leave for work or school early and don’t be in a rush!<\/p>\n

All of us here at Ed Cantu Insurance Agency wish you and your family a safe and fun back-to-school day. Post your best back-to-school photos on Facebook this week and tag Ed Cantu Insurance for your chance to win a $50 gift card for your back-to-school supplies.<\/p>\n

Because we Care!<\/p>\n

Ed Cantu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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