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We're in the home stretch of the school year, and as the weather warms up it's more important than ever to remind your kids to be SAFE while biking to school. ๐ด๐
Drivers โ always be alert for kids. ๐ธ
It's National Bike & Roll to School Day! ๐ด Parents, before their feet hit the pedals, remind them of the importance of wearing a helmet.
Learn more:
Driving a car and riding a motorcycle require different skills, knowledge, and LICENSES!
Make sure you're properly licensed before you hit the road โ or hand off the keys.
Sadly, the first child heatstroke death of the year has been recorded. These deaths ARE preventable. Never leave a child alone in a car, not even for minute.
Once You Park, Stop. ๐ Look. ๐๏ธ Lock. ๐
In every state, it's illegal to pass a school bus while the stop-arm is extended and the red lights are flashing. ๐๐
Keep our kids SAFE โ just WAIT. ๐ธ
Designate a driver before the
#CincoDeMayo
party starts this weekend. Take a rideshare ๐ or taxi ๐ to get home safely.
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Designa a un conductor sobrio antes de que empiece la fiesta. Pide un taxi ๐ o usa tu aplicaciรณn de viajes compartidos ๐. Llega sano y salvo a casa.
Talking with a loved one about their driving doesn't have to be difficult. There are clear steps you can take to make those conversations productive instead. ๐ฅฐ
More info here:
Drivers ๐ โ remember to share the road and give bicyclists enough space.
Bicyclists ๐ฒ โ make sure you're prepared for your next ride with the right gear.
You can find more safety tips here:
Throughout the month of May, we're focusing on safety for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and National Bicycle Safety Month. ๐ฒ๐๏ธ
Stay tuned for tips on how you and your family can stay safe on the roads โ and tips are always available at . ๐ฃ๏ธโ๏ธ
On this National
#HeatstrokePreventionDay
, remember to:
๐ถ Always check the back seat.
๐ Leave a personal item on your front seat as a reminder.
๐ Always keep your vehicle locked and keys out of reach.
Once You Park, Stop. Look. Lock.
On this National Heatstroke Prevention Day, watch as NHTSAโs Deputy Administrator, Sophie Shulman, speaks on the importance of keeping children safe, in and out of vehicles.
Before you Park, Stop. Look. Lock.