Tell your children to listen to adult crossing guards or safety patrols at monitored intersections. Warn children to be extra alert in bad weather. Visibility might be poor and motorists might not be able to stop quickly. Children should be reminded to be extra careful during inclement weather since it is harder for drivers to see them. Demonstrate proper pedestrian safety by being a good role model.
Children imitate their parents and older peers and model their behavior.
Your children need you to not only tell them, but also show them, how to be safe pedestrians. If there are older children in your home or neighborhood, express to them how important it is to be good role models. Riding Bikes to School Bicycle riding is a favorite pastime of children, with nearly 27 million riders ages 14 and under. Whether out of necessity or for fun, many of these children choose to ride their bikes to school. Unfortunately, bicycles are associated with more childhood injuries than any other consumer product except the automobile.