Back to School Road Safety: Tips for Kids at Bus Stops, Drop-Offs and While Walking or Bicycling to Class


It’s back to school time, and that means school buses, crowded drop-offs, and bicycling or walking along busy roads. Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the United States, so it’s important to talk to your child now about being safe around buses and cars.

Amy Watkins, MPH, from Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center shares tips.


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