Top 6 Things to tell Your Kids About Crossing the Street

Looking Both Ways is Not Enough. Here are 6 Things to Tell your Kids About Crossing the Street.

1. Looking Both Ways is Not Enough – when you are crossing a street, it’s not just BOTH ways, it is also BEHIND you to look for turning cars. Don’t assume a car has seen you and will yield.

2. Eye of the Driver – make sure the driver has acknowledged your presence and come to a stop before crossing.

3. Every street, Every time – it’s not just when convenient or you have time. It’s every street, every time.

4. No Devices – there is no need to text, talk, play or read when crossing a street. Ever. Parents and kids.

5. Stay on the Sidewalk – don’t stand in the street waiting to cross. You don’t get there any faster and this is the easiest safety fix for everyone.

6. Bright Colors Pop – bright colored jackets are more easily seen by drivers. If you have a choice in colors, go bright and stay safe.