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Students across Canada are gearing up for back-to-school. It’s a time of excitement, busier schedules and for many teens, that means driving to school. With more teens on the road this September, the concern for many parents of teen drivers is that their teen stays safe on the road.
Momstown wants new/experienced teen drivers and parents to gear up for the back-to-school with some tips for road safety.
As a parent of a new teen driver, the most important thing I can do is teach my child my rules of the road as well as teach her the responsibility of driving a car. For back-to-school, this means emphasizing school zones, neighborhoods with kids riding their bikes to school and knowing how to drive around school buses. Driver education is important in building her confidence to drive safely and share the road.
1. Always buckle up.
2. Obey the speed limit and school zones
3. Ignition on. Cell phone down.
For my teen driver, I always want to ensure that they know their car is their responsibility and maintenance also means safety for them and others on the road.
Road Safety Tips
- Check your vehicle prior to getting in it. Do a quick walkaround your car, check the windshield wipers to ensure they are working properly. Poor wipers during heavy rain or thunderstorm is dangerous. Always check your tires for any bumps or tears, check your tire pressure and tire tread. Driving in the summertime can affect the tread on your tires. Be sure to check that all your lights work – with fall around the corner, we lose an hour of daylight. Regular maintenance, like an oil change also helps to ensure your car is safe to drive. While getting an oil change, having a standard 10-point inspection will bring you peace of mind. The folks at OK Tire can help with all your vehicle maintenance needs.
- Say NO to distractions. You want to ensure that there is nothing that can distract you when you get on the road. When you get in your vehicle, buckle your seat belt, make sure you check your mirrors, adjust your seat and put your phone down. If you need to make a call, be sure to pull over to make the call. There is nothing more important than getting to your desitination safely.
- Obey all road rules. Always make sure that you read all speed zone signs, neighborhood signs and school zone signs. Know how to drive around school buses, public transit buses and always watch for kids riding their bikes to school.
So here’s to a great, safe and happy back-to-school!
