It is not easy for a car to change directions suddenly. When frightened, run to the nearest person you can find - find a Sheriff's Deputy or police officer, a person working in a yard, or a neighborhood house or store. While you should always stay away from strangers who approach you, it is okay for you to ask an adult you do not know for help. If a stranger tries to follow you on foot or tries to grab you, run away, scream and make lots of noise. The last thing a dangerous stranger wants is a lot of attention.
Kids spend a good part of their lives at school - in the classroom and on the playground.
Strangers who want to hurt children know this too. Find out what the school's policy is for children leaving school premises with adults other than their parent or guardian. Also, find out what school security measures exist to ensure students' safety. Get together with other parents if you find these measures lacking or weak and work together with school officials and law enforcement to beef up school security. It is normal and natural that children will spend time playing or traveling out of the sight of trusted and caring adults.