The most dangerous times for students to be outside are the hour before and the hour after school. More school-age pedestrians are killed during these hours than any other time of the day, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. During these blocks of time, more children and commuters are on the road, and commuters aren’t always as careful as they should be. Children who walk, bike, or ride the bus to and from school must learn how to keep themselves safe. A majority of school children ride the bus, which is good news. School buses are the most regulated vehicles on the road, and school bus accidents account for less than 1% of all traffic fatalities nationwide. However, buses are not perfect. School Transportation News reports around 19 children are killed each year while getting on or off the bus. Most of these tragic accidents take place in the “danger zone,” the space 10 feet in front or behind the bus. Children are not visible in this space and can be struck by the bus or by a car illegally passing a stopped bus. Teach your children to take five large steps after exiting the bus and to wait for the bus driver’s signal before crossing the street. Lessons to Help Keep Your Child Safe Rules on the Bus
• Never go into the street while waiting for the bus.
• Line up single file and wait for the bus to stop and the doors to open before approaching the bus.
• Use the handrail while getting on or off the bus.
• If there are seat belts on the bus, use them.
• Don’t shout, roughhouse, or do anything that could distract the driver while riding the bus.
• Never stick your head, arms, or hands out the bus window.
• Stay seated until the bus comes to a complete stop.
School is back in session, so the roads are going to be busier. If your child rides the bus, make sure they know how to behave so they can make it home safely every afternoon.
Other important school bus safety rules to teach your children include:
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ROASTED CORN SALSA
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Ingredients
• 2 medium ears of corn, shucked • 1 jalapeño or Fresno chile, seeded and thinly sliced • 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1 large tomato, cored, seeded, and finely chopped • 1/4 bunch cilantro leaves, sliced • Juice of 1 lime • Kosher salt, to taste 3. With a wooden spoon or potato masher, gently crush corn to release starch and juices. 4. Add jalapeño, onion, tomato, and cilantro. Mix to combine. 5. Top with lime juice and season with salt. 6. Serve alongside your favorite tortilla chips.
Directions
1. Heat a cast-iron skillet to high. Char corn, turning occasionally, for 10–14 minutes until kernels begin to blacken in spots. 2. Using a sharp knife, remove corn kernels from cobs and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
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