The school year is starting up, which means changes to your daily commute. Follow these tips from the National Safety Council to safely share the road with school-bound pedestrians:
- Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians
- Don't block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn, forcing pedestrians to go around you; this could put them in the path of moving traffic
- In a school zone when flashers are blinking, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection
- Always stop for a school patrol officer or crossing guard holding up a stop sign
- Take extra care to look for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and in all residential areas
- Don't honk or rev your engine to scare a pedestrian, even if you have the right of way
- Always use extreme caution to avoid striking pedestrians wherever they may be, no matter who has the right of way