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Northern Arizona Consolidated Fire District Arizona's Premier Rural Fire Protection District |
TIPS FOR TRAVELING TO AND FROM SCHOOL SAFELY School Bus " Wait for the bus in a safe place, as far from the edge of the roadway as practicable. " Wait for the bus to stop before approaching it. " Check to see that no other traffic is coming before crossing the street. " Children should always board and exit the bus at locations that provide safe access to the bus or to the school building. Car " Be aware of kids walking to school, cross walks and speed limit when in school zones (15mph). " Know the school schedule, so that you are not hurrying or late to pick up your kids. " Don't park in RED ZONES waiting for your kids. Fire Department needs access to all parts of the school for many different emergencies. If you block our access, we can't make it to the emergency in a timely manner. Bike " Always wear a bicycle helmet, no matter how short or long the ride. " Ride on the right, in the same direction as auto traffic. " Use appropriate hand signals. " Respect traffic lights and stop signs. " Wear bright color clothing to increase visibility. Walking to School " Make sure your child's walk to a school is a safe route with well-trained adult crossing guards at every intersection. " Be realistic about your child's pedestrian skills. Because small children are impulsive and less cautious around traffic, carefully consider whether or not your child is ready to walk to school without adult supervision. " If your children are young or are walking to a new school, walk with them the first week to make sure they know the route and can do it safely. " Bright colored clothing will make your child more visible to drivers. " In neighborhoods with higher levels of traffic, consider starting a "walking school bus," in which an adult accompanies a group of neighborhood children walking to school. |