Watch for Kids and Pedestrians

• Children may play near streets, driveways, or between parked cars.
• Kids can suddenly enter the roadway while chasing balls, riding bikes, or running to friends.
• Pedestrians may walk in the street—even when sidewalks are available.
• Never assume pedestrians will follow the rules.

Before Moving Your Vehicle

• Look under and around the vehicle to make sure no children or pedestrians are nearby.
• Walk around the vehicle if visibility is limited.
• Check mirrors carefully before starting or backing.

Slow Down and Stay Ready

• Driving slower gives you more time to react and reduces crash severity.
• Parked cars can hide children and pedestrians.
• Cover your brake and drive extra slowly on streets with parked vehicles. Be prepared to make a sudden stop.

Use Extra Caution with Maneuvers

• Backing out of driveways or parking spaces
• Turning corners on narrow streets
• Making U-turns or three-point turns
• Entering or exiting alleys and side streets

Be Alert to Vacation Traffic

• Watch for sudden stops, drifting lanes, or last‑second turns.
• Give extra space and be patient, especially with out-of-state vehicles.

Parking Lot Safety

• Drive very slowly and be ready to stop at all times.
• Watch for kids, pedestrians, strollers, and shopping carts.
• Yield to pedestrians—even outside marked crosswalks.
• Check under the vehicle  
• Avoid backing when possible; choose pull‑through parking.
• If backing is necessary, scan first, back slowly, and keep looking.

Quick Driver Checklist

Neighborhoods

• Slow down—especially when kids are out of school
• Expect pedestrians in the roadway
• Use caution near parked cars, driveways, and corners

Parking Lots

• Keep speeds very low
• Look for pedestrians between vehicles
• Yield to people on foot
• Back only when necessary and go slow

Vacation Traffic

• Expect sudden moves
• Be patient and allow extra space