The School Run

Posted: Dec 31, 2010 |Comments: 0 |

Mums all over the country dread the school run; a busy period in the morning and the afternoon where it seems the whole world is out on the roads. And it seems there is good reason to be, as many injuries that children have are in these busy times, and occur close to their homes, on residential roads and housing estates. Over seventy percent of drivers break the speed limits – imposed for the safety of our children – on these roads. This has seen the speed limits in a ot of residential areas dropped to twenty miles per hour, but rogue drivers are still driving far too fast and putting children t risk.

To make the school run safer, avoid taking the car. If you can walk or cycle with your children then do. It's far healthier and will minimise the risk of car accidents.

If you have to drive, car share with other parents and take it in turns to reduce the amount of cars in the roads around the schools.

Drive well under the speed limit, as it is likely that children may run out in the road. As a driver it feels like there is little difference between driving at thirty mph and thirty five, but it is the difference between life and death for most pedestrians in a car accident.

If you are driving on the roads in the UK< make sure that you have Car Insurance. Cheap policies are available online and will save you time and money.

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