It’s the first week back to school, and with that comes buses, children walking/biking and a general increase in traffic. Please take care when driving, especially since the construction in the city doesn’t help by adding to the traffic issues and distractions.

Here are some tips while driving:

•Look well ahead to spot school buses and school zone signs; reduce speed in school zones, and wait for children to cross completely before proceeding.

•If you are driving your children to school, drop them off in a safe area, away from traffic; use a designated drop-off zone if the school has one.

•Stop at least 20 metres behind a school bus when the upper red lights begin to flash, and do not proceed until the “stop sign” is closed and the red lights stop flashing. Motorists traveling in both directions must stop for the school bus, except if the road is divided by a median.

•Scan under parked cars for the feet of children approaching traffic, and make lane changes early to allow room for children on bicycles, skateboards or roller blades.

•Avoid distractions such as using cell phones, eating or drinking, or personal grooming.

Please be aware of your surroundings and don’t rush. Check all blind spots before proceeding. Thank you for making it safer for our little ones and for you!

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Posted By:
Samantha Lefebvre- the Sales and Marketing Coordinator at the Levert Corporation located in Sudbury, Ontario. Canada. She can be reached via email at slefebvre@levert.ca or Toll Free 1-800-461-5934 or visit www.levert.ca and start your job search now.