Baker Insurance Agency

Dropoffs, pickups, rides to practice — back to school means more driving, more traffic and more kids in crosswalks. It’s a good time to pay special attention when driving near schools, bus stops and intersections with crossing guards.

Do you live or drive near a school zone? Keep an eye out for kids crossing streets and parents making oddball U-turns and harried parking moves at pick-up and drop-off times.

School drop-offs and pickups are prime times to stay alert (think: earbuds off, phone down) to help you avoid dicey driving, like cars pulling surprise U-turns or whipping out of parking spots and other in-a-hurry, distracted driver moves.