School Safety

"Walk Safe, Cross Safe, Be Safe" 

 

 

Pedestrian Safety Tips

• Cross the street at crosswalks
• If there are no crosswalks, cross at the street corner.
• Look left, right and left again before crossing the street.
• Continue looking until safely across the street.
• When crossing at an intersection, pedestrians should check for vehicles turning the corner.
• Make eye contact with the drivers, so you know they see you.
• DO NOT cross between parked cars.
• DO NOT run out into the street.
• Use sidewalks
• Sidewalks are the best choice as they separate people walking from cars.
• Stay alert
• Be on the look-out for cars, especially backing out of driveways or turning.
• Don't wear headphones or be using your cell phone or other devices while walking.

Bicycle Safety Tips 

• Wear a helmet 
• Make sure your helmet fits properly

• Check your Equipment
• Are your tires inflated?
• Are your brakes working?
• Does your bike fit?
• Stand over your bicycle.  There should be 1 to 2 inches between you and the top tube (bar) if using a road bike and 3 to 4 inches if a mountain bicycle.
• The seat should be level front to back.
• The seat height should be adjusted to allow a slight bend at the knew when the leg is fully extended.
• The handlebar height should be at the same level with the seat.
• Wear Safe Clothes and Reflective Gear
• Wear bright colors like neon and florescent shirts or jackets.
• Wear something that reflects light, such as reflective tape or markings, or flashing lights.
• Remember, just because you can see a driver, doesn't mean the driver can see you.
• Control Your Bicycle
• Keep both hands on the handlebars.
• Carry your books and other items in a backpack on bike carrier.
• Look Before Turning
• When turning left or right, always look behind you for a break in traffic, then signal before making the turn.
• Watch for left-or-right turning traffic.

• Watch for Parked Cars
• Ride far enough from the curb to avoid the unexpected from parked cars (like doors opening or cars pulling out)