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\n ERIE, Pa.<\/span>, Sept. 3, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0It’s back to school time for many states across the U.S. More pedestrians and vehicles<\/a> will hit the streets, so it’s important for drivers to slow down and keep an eye out for kids around schools and their neighborhoods. <\/p>\n

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At Erie Insurance<\/a>\u00a0safety is a top priority. Here are five driving tips to keep in mind as kids head back to the classroom.<\/p>\n

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\n School Zones \u2013 <\/b>Pay attention to school zones. Most often, schools have flashing lights with a posted speed limit sign during the morning drop off and afternoon dismissal. However, pay close attention during off hours when the lights come on for sports, band practices or other school related events. Speeding fines are typically doubled in school zones.
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>School Buses \u2013 <\/b>Take extra precaution when you’re behind, or approaching, a school bus. It’s important to leave enough space between you and the bus to give kids room to cross the street. Many buses have retractable crossing “arms” that keep kids safely out in front of the bus when crossing the street and visible to other drivers. And remember, it is\u00a0illegal in all 50 states<\/a>\u00a0to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>School Drop Off \u2013 <\/b>If\u00a0you’re a parent and regularly drop kids off at school or take turns in a carpool, it’s important to plan ahead and understand your school’s drop off and pick up procedures. <\/p>\n

Some tips from the National Safety Council include:<\/p>\n