Tips to ensure your child's safe arrival at school
Parents worry about their children when they go to school, especially if they go to school alone.
Many dangers are lurking for children on the way to school, especially traffic and cars.
As children become less aware of these risks, measures are needed to protect them.
Here are a set of tips to help your child arrive safely at school, according to the Safety Love to Know website:
Walking to School - Tips for Parents
If you feel that your child does not have sufficient skills to walk to school, either walk with him until you are confident that he can walk on his own, or make alternative arrangements to take him to and from school.
Make sure your child is taught all precautions while walking to and from school so that he can arrive safely if he goes alone.
Make sure to choose the safest route for your child with the fewest intersections and crossing points.
Walking to School - Tips for Kids
Don't try to take a shortcut, but take the same road you used to with your parents.
Walking to school with a friend or group of friends.
Wearing bright clothes that are easy for drivers to see on the road.
Going to school by bus
Do not leave the seat until you are sure the bus has stopped completely.
Always use seat belts if the bus is equipped with one.
- Don't move on the bus. Rather, make sure to sit quietly in your seat.
When leaving the school bus, stay within sight of the driver and always cross the street in front of the bus.
- Although school bus traffic is supposed to stop, always check in both directions before crossing the street.
Ride a bike to school
Wear an approved helmet when cycling.
Wear bright, colorful clothes so drivers can easily see you.
Learn and use hand signals.
Ride the bike on the right side of the road.
Driving in the same direction as traffic.
Always stop at stop signs and follow the rules of traffic lights.
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