while riding bikes3

while on foot

Here are some crucial tips to keep in mind, whether you’re pulling your car out of the driveway or walking your child down the street.

33.1 per cent of back-over collisions involve a vehicle backing out of a driveway.2

Only cross the street at a designated crosswalk.

Look both ways before and whilecrossing the street.

Rememberthat stopped vehiclesmight move without warning.

Wear highly visible clothing,especially in darker hours.

Be alert when passing by driveways and parked cars. Stop and listen forrunning engines.

Pay attention at all times. Put headphones, cellphones and other devices away.

Always use the sidewalk.Small children should hold handsof a trustworthy adult.

Ride on the far right of the roadand go in the same direction as the tra�c.

Don’t wear baggy clothes that can get caught in thebike chain.

Always wear a proper fitting helmet.

Wear bright clothing and equip the bike with a bell and reflectors.

Obey tra�c lights, stop signs and other rulesof the road.

Before entering the street from your driveway, scan left, then right for tra�c before proceeding.

Cycling-related injuries are the fifth-leading cause of child and youth hospitalization in Canada.4

Slow down at crosswalks, in parking lots and in residential areas — even if you don't immediately spot pedestrians.

Always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and let them get allthe way across before proceeding.

Walk around your vehicle before moving it.

Don't pass vehicles stopped at crosswalks, as you might not be able to see children trying to cross.

Follow school bus safety laws. Stop completely for school buses when children are exiting.

ENSURING THAT OUR KIDS ARE SAFE AROUND CARS REQUIRES EQUAL PARTS DEFENSIVE DRIVING AND SAFETY EDUCATION.

TIPS FORCAREGIVERS

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Starting at a young age, teach your children therules of the roads, including tra�c signs.

Every year in Canada, about 7,000 children (0 to 12 years old) are hurt or killed on our roads.1

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Always hold your child's hand when vehicles are nearby.

Keep your driveway clear of toys.

Make sure your kids are safely away from your vehicle before you move it.

Vehicle keys and remotes should be kept out of children's reach.

Always check to make sure your children have left the car when it's parked.

Keep your vehicle locked at all times — even when it's parked at home.

Don’t use your cellphone, eat, dig under the seat or allow other distractions while driving.

1. http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-car-time-stages-1083.htm2. http://www.kidsandcars.org/userfiles/dangers/backovers/studies/2009-08-01-backover-collisions-canada.pdf3. https://canadasafetycouncil.org/child-safety/what-teach-your-children-about-bicycle-safety4. http://www.cps.ca/documents/position/bike-helmets-to-reduce-risk-of-head-injury5. http://www.parachutecanada.org/injury-topics/topic/C14

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