School is back in session which means different driving habits to avoid a large auto insurance claim. Kids can be unpredictable when it comes to traffic. They can dart out from unxpected places like between cars and non-cross walk areas. One study found on safekids.org found that nearly 40 percent of teens are distracted when crossing a road. All of this can lead to a danergous situation for the student as well as the driver.
How can I be safe when school is in session?
One way to be safe in a school zone and avoid an auto insurance claim is to pay attention and drive extra cautiously. Staying off your phone while driving through a school zone can keep you focused on what is going on around you. One other idea is to car pool so that the risk of an auto insurance claim decreases due to decrease exposure as well as less cars in the area. If you are dropping off a student never unload your child across the street from a drop off. Also, remember to never double park when dropping off students. This can lead to a visiability issue for other drivers.
What can I tell my child to help keep them as safe as possible?
You can also talk about school zone safety with your child to help other drivers avoid a bad situation and an auto insurance claim. If you child rides the bus remind them to stay a minimum of 10 feet away from the front of the bus. This allows the bus driver to be able to see them. Another tip would be to stay still until the bus comes to a complete stop. A child walking to school should avoid headphones and using their phone to keep from being distracted. Also, your student should stick to crosswalks when crossing the street.
Where can I get other insurance and safety tips?
You can always check out our blog for more safety and home and auto insurance tips. Similarly, we are also active on social media. Currently, we are on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have any questions you can reach out to us at 412-344-2800 or reach out to us via our client center. We hope that everyone is off to a great and safe school year.
