As students return to classrooms across Alaska, officials urge families to prioritize school road safety through simple but essential reminders for children. Authorities emphasize that parents should discuss safe walking practices, particularly for kids traveling to and from school buses during busy mornings.
Children must always look in both directions before entering the roadway, ensuring vehicles stop before continuing across intersections or marked pedestrian crossings. Safety officials encourage students to stay as far toward the road’s edge as possible when sidewalks remain unavailable.
Experts remind families that children should make direct eye contact with drivers before crossing, which increases safety and prevents tragic misunderstandings. Visibility also plays a critical role in protection. Bright clothing and reflective accessories help drivers see students.
Officials say parents should reinforce these safety lessons regularly, ensuring children remember them throughout the year, not only at the start of school. The message is clear: Frequent reminders about road safety save lives and prevent tragedies.
