Fifty-six million children across the country begin heading back to school this month, and AAA Southern New England is urging motorists to slow down and stay alert in neighborhoods and school zones with its annual School’s Open – Drive Carefully campaign.
Pedestrian injury is the second leading cause of injury-related death in the United States for children ages 5 to 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. School’s Open – Drive Carefully is a reminder for both drivers and students that the first few weeks of school is a time for extra attention as everyone re-adjusts to the school routine.
AAA reminds motorists to:
* Slow down in or near school or residential areas, and be sure to come to a complete stop at all intersections.
* Look for clues such as AAA School Safety Patrol members, crossing guards, bicycles and playgrounds which indicate children could be in the area.
* Scan between parked cars and other objects for signs that children could dart into the road.
* Always stop for school buses that are loading and unloading students. It’s the law.
* Leave a little early so that you are not rushed as you travel to work or school.
* Drive with headlights on, even during the day, so that children and other drivers can see you.
AAA Southern New England is a not-for-profit auto club with 34 offices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, providing more than 2 million local AAA members with travel, insurance, finance, and auto-related services.
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