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The Dos and Don'ts of Walking to School
The 2013-2014 school year begins Wednesday for Gwinnett County students, so be sure your kids know the correct pedestrian rules when they're out the door.
Written by Vanzetta Evans
School starts Wednesday (Aug. 7)Â in Gwinnett County! The county offers up these tips for those who walk to school and drivers sharing the roads with young pedestrians.
School starts Wednesday (Aug. 7)Â in Gwinnett County! The county offers up these tips for those who walk to school and drivers sharing the roads with young pedestrians.
1. Drivers, always yield to pedestrians who are in a crosswalk.
2. Use caution at intersections when making a right turn on red. According to Gwinnett County, 90 percent of pedestrians die if they are hit by a car traveling 40 mph, compared to five percent who die at 20 mph.
3. Pedestrians should be sure to cross the street at crosswalks.
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4. If there are no pedestrian signals at an intersection, cross with the green light.
5. Be sure to look both ways before crossing the street with a "walk" sign. The driver may also have a green light.
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