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• Do not play in driveways, streets, parking lots or unfenced yards by the street.
• Stop at the curb before crossing the street.
• Walk, don't run, across the street.
• Look left, right, and left again before crossing.
• Make sure drivers see you before crossing in front of them.
• Cross at least 10 feet in front of the school bus.
• Try to always walk on a sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic.
• When riding your bike to school, ALWAYS wear a helmet that is properly fitted.
• Ride on the right side of the road or trail in a single file line (one bike behind the other) in the same direction as other vehicles and come to a complete stop before crossing streets.
• Stop completely before crossing railroad tracks and go straight across the tracks slowly.
• When your on your bike, be courteous to pedestrians.
• Always try to walk, or ride to school with a buddy.
• If a stranger follows you on foot, get away from him or her as quickly as you can. If a stranger follows you in a car, turn around and go the other direction to a close safe place.
• Never leave the school with a stranger.
• Never walk behind the bus.
• When the school bus arrives, stand at least three giant steps (6feet) away from the curb.