Driving your kids to school Drivers must wait until pedestrian and crossing guards are safely on the sidewalk before driving on. Tips: Obey speed limits. Drivers should wait until pedestrians and crossing guards are safely on the sidewalk before driving on. Don’t drop off and pick up your kids on the opposite side of the street. Keep an eye out for children darting out from between parked cars.
Walking your kids to school Gadgets can be distracting. Put them in backpacks or leave them at home. Tips: Gadgets can be distracting. Put them in backpacks or leave them at home. Decide on a route to school together. Parents be sure to point out crosswalks, stop signs, and family or friends’ homes. Stay alert when walking and crossing the street. Buddy up with a sibling or friend for a safer and more enjoyable walk to school.
Sharing the road with school buses Over 3.4 million students ride a bus every day in Canada. Tips: Drivers in all directions must stop when they see red lights flashing on a school bus. Not stopping for a school bus is extremely dangerous and carries a hefty fine. Watch for children crossing the road after they disembark from school buses.
