THE SAFE PEDESTRIAN
Steps you can take to keep your child safe when walking:
Teach your child to watch and listen to police officers, adult crossing guards, and school safety patrols.
Tell your child that traffic signs and signals are safety helpers for their protection.
Educate your child to:
• Stop and look for cars, in all directions, before starting to walk.
• Cross at the corner, especially if there is a traffic signal or crossing guard. Pay attention at all times, especially for cars that are turning the corner.
Teach your child that crosswalks are not "magic" lines that make cars stop.
Remember that your child cannot judge speed, distance, or direction well and is easily distracted.
Children think that if they can see a car, then the driver can see them. Explain to your child that this is not necessarily true.
Always hold your child’s hand in a parking lot.
Make sure a responsible adult supervises your child when he is playing.
Children need a safe place to play such as a yard, a playground, or a park. They should never play on the street or in a driveway.
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