Back To School Safety Tips

Summer is almost over and it's just about time for another exciting school year. While school buses are the safest way for children to travel to and from school, NHTSA recommends you teach your children to play it SAFE.

  • Stay five steps away from the curb.
  • Always wait for the bus driver to tell you when to board.
  • Face forward after finding a seat on the bus.
  • Exit the bus when it stops, look left-right-left, and take five steps away from the bus toward the curb.

Walking Safety

Did you know that of the 55 million children across the United States going back to school that 15% are biking or walking? Safe Kids Worldwide and FedEx have created an interactive infographic highlighting common scenarios where children get hit by cars and ways to avoid these situations.

The most important thing is to be aware of the problem and keep your children informed about the risk. Is your teen learning to drive? Be sure to check out more back to school safety tips for new drivers.