Halloween Safety Tips for Drivers and Goblins

Halloween Safety Tips for Drivers and Goblins

Driving Skills
Spooky Halloween Tips for Drivers Drive extra slowly in residential areas Reduce/eliminate your distractions and pay close attention Enter and exit driveways slowlyDo not pass vehicles that have stopped in the roadway; they could be dropping off childrenPay extra attention at crosswalks, intersections and the side of the roadKeep scanning all around you as you drive and be aware of your surroundingsDo you really have to be driving? If not, then don’tRemember your turn signals (as usual, but it's important) Keep in mind children wearing costumes may not be able to see properlyCheck behind your vehicle before reversing and honk before reversing out of a driveway (preferably you reverse into a driveway so you don’t need to reverse out)Plan an alternate route around residential areas, if possibleLeave lots of extra…
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Halloween Safety Tips for Drivers, Parents & Kids

Halloween Safety Tips for Drivers, Parents & Kids

Driving Skills
Halloween Safety Tips for Parents & Kids: Make sure your kids are dressed in reflective gear, give them a few glow sticks or flash lights; if nothing else attach some reflective tape to their costumeTeach them not to dart across the road, cross only at the corners and look left & right (always look left first); better yet, go with them and use the opportunity to teach them about how to be a safe pedestrianRemind them not to rely on their ears alone; they must look as well; many new vehicles are very quiet (especially hybrids)Walk facing traffic, especially if there is no sidewalkConsider a community centre for younger children vs. trick or treatingPaint or decorate your pumpkin rather than cutting it to avoid having children use sharp objects. Tips…
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