4 Back-to-School Road Safety Tips to Keep in Mind
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It’s that time of year once again: back to school. As kids head back to the classroom, it’s important to remember that traffic increases during the school year. More traffic increases the opportunity for accidents. As kids head back to school this season, here are a few traffic safety tips to keep in mind. Be mindful when you approach school zones. Traffic around school zones can get hectic, especially in the mornings and afternoons. There’s a mix of parents dropping off their kids for school and people simply trying to get to work. According to the National Safety Council, one of the most
more you can do to ease congestion, the better it is for everyone.
MONTSERRAT O S WA L D
Keep pedestrian crosswalks clear. Keep an eye out for kids who want to cross the street to get to school. In high traffic areas, kids can feel intimidated by the traffic and hesitate to cross the street, even with flashing lights or a crossing guard present. Always yield and stop for pedestrians in crosswalks and intersections, and never pass another vehicle stopped for pedestrians or buses. Obey the bus. When you’re following a bus or coming toward one and the lights start flashing, stop. It may seem obvious, but there are drivers out there
dangerous spots for kids, when it comes to traffic, is right in front of their school. Take your time, obey the speed limits and flashing lights, and be patient.
who don’t. According to Texas law, you must stop on two-way streets or roads/highways with a left turn divider. You do not have to stop if you are driving on a road/highway with a clear divider and you are on the opposite flow of traffic from the bus. Following the rules of the road can mean everything for the children going to school in the morning and going home in the afternoon.
Do not block traffic. If you are dropping kids off or picking them up, always drive out of the primary flow of traffic. Utilize drop-off zones and parking lots. Avoid double parking in front of or around a school, as this reduces visibility for pedestrians and other drivers. The
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INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes; cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 small cucumber; peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 red bell pepper; cored, seeded, and sliced into ribbons
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1/4 cup basil leaves 1 clove garlic, peeled
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 small Vidalia onion, peeled and cubed
DIRECTIONS
1. Place a blender and medium mixing bowl on your workstation. 2. Divide the tomato chunks, cucumber pieces, and bell pepper slices evenly between blender and bowl. Place entire onion in blender. 3. Add basil, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper to blender. Blend on low, gradually raising speed to high until smooth, about 2 minutes. 4. Add blender contents to bowl and mix until just broken up, about 10–20 seconds. 5. Let mixture sit in fridge for a minimum of 2 hours. Transfer to bowls and serve.
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