Guide to safe driving for back to school season

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With school resuming, that means it is time to review school safety driving skills and break summer season driving habits around schools.

For motorists, obey the 20-mph school-zone speed limit. Many roadways with nearby schools also have flashing yellow lights and signs, reminding motorists of marked school zones. And now, some school zones have speed zone cameras.School buses are a key issue and deserve a refresher. All drivers traveling on a two-lane road shall stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing, and the paddle stop sign extended.

Many students walk or ride bicycles to and from school, and there are areas that do not have sidewalks, meaning those students will be on the side of the road. Be fully aware of crossing zones and stop when students and crossing volunteers show flags for safe crossings. Law enforcement plans to have emphasis patrols in place around many schools this month. Hence, these school safety reminders are critical.

 

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