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Kids heading to school on a bus, riding bikes and walking.

Kids heading to school on a bus, riding bikes and walking. (yusufdemirci - stock.adobe.com)

Welcome back to school! Here are some tips for kids on how to get to school safely, whether you walk, ride your bike or take a bus.

Taking the Bus

  • Be early.

  • Have your bus pass ready.

  • Stay seated and calm.

  • Respect the bus driver.

  • Chat quietly.

Kids seated on the bus.

Kids seated on the bus. (blueringmedia - stock.adobe.com)

Walking

  • Use the sidewalk.

  • Only cross at a crosswalk.

  • Wait for a green signal.

  • Stay alert for cars.

  • Keep your phone put away.

  • Use reflective gear on dark mornings.

Kids crossing safely when the light is green

Kids crossing safely when the light is green (yusufdemirci - stock.adobe.com)

Riding a Bike

  • Wear a helmet.

  • Tuck in your pant leg.

  • Follow road rules.

  • Use hand signals for drivers.

  • Listen and look for cars.

  • Carry your stuff in a backpack or basket.

Teenagers and young kids biking safely to school.

Teenagers and young kids biking safely to school. (yusufdemirci - stock.adobe.com)

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Kat is a travel and lifestyle writer based in Kaiserslautern, Germany with a special interest in anything theatrical, outdoorsy or ancient. She has a bachelor’s degree in geography from Penn State University and a master’s degree in archaeology from the University of the Highlands and Islands.

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