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Kids of all ages are on the roads and sidewalks as our children head back to school.\u00a0 A few precautions go a long way toward keeping our children safe.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Statistics Remind Us of the Danger<\/strong><\/span> Sharing the Road with School Buses<\/span><\/strong> Sharing the Road with Young Pedestrians<\/span><\/strong><\/span> Sharing the Road with Bicyclists<\/span><\/strong><\/span> Remember to safely share the roads with school buses, pedestrians and bicyclists.\u00a0 Being extra attentive will insure everyone gets home safely from school and other activities.<\/p>\n Information for this article was obtained from the National Safety Council website.<\/p>\n
\nAccording to a 2012 study by SafeKids.org, 61 children are hit by cars every day in the United States, most often during the hours before and after school, and peaking in September.\u00a0 This reminds us that we all need to take extra care when driving as our children return to school.<\/p>\n
\nIt is illegal in all 50 states to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.<\/p>\n\n
\nAccording to research by the National Safety Council, most of the children who lose their lives in bus-related incidents are 4 to 7 years old, and they’re walking. They are hit by the bus, or by a motorist illegally passing a stopped bus.<\/p>\n\n
\nOn most roads, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as vehicles.\u00a0 Children riding bikes create special problems for drivers because usually they are not able to properly determine traffic conditions. The most common cause of collision is a driver turning left in front of a bicyclist.<\/p>\n\n