AAA’s Back-To-School Safety List: Part Two

Sep 9, 2016

Fiore Toyota wants to help our customers head back-to-school not only in style, but in safety! That’s why we’re sharing the AAA “School’s Open – Driving Carefully” Safety Tip List. Last week, we talked about the importance of slowing down, stopping, and paying attention. If you missed the blog, catch up right here then check out the next three tips below.

4.) Reverse Responsibly – Whether you have a Reverse Backup Camera in your vehicle or not, it’s always important to exhibit extra caution while reversing. No technology can fully replace driver awareness or account for all blind spots. Before you back up, check out your surroundings. Are there kids in or near the driveways or on the sidewalks? Once you’ve determined it’s safe to proceed, take your time and reverse slowly.

5.) Watch for Bicycles – It takes quite a bit of time to be fully confident on a bicycle, so many children are often wobbly and unstable on theirs. That’s why it’s so important to be extra cautious when approaching a kid on a bike. Make sure you give them about three feet of passing distance between your vehicle and their bike. And if your kid is riding his or her bike, make sure they have a properly-fitted helmet and are well-versed in biking safety.

6.) Talk to Your Teen – Pedestrians aren’t the only students at risk for accidents during back-to-school season. In the United States, car crashes take more teenage lives than any other cause. That’s why parents must be extra vigilant in discussing safe driving practices with their teens. If you’re looking for a good place to start, head over to AAA’s Teen Driving Page.

From all of us at Fiore Toyota, Happy Back-to-School Month! Our selection of New Toyota Vehicles are packed with advanced safety technologies that can help you stay safe this year, including Toyota Safety Sense™, Pre-Collision System with Vehicle Detection & Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist Function, Automatic High Beams, and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. Stop by for a test drive today.

“AAA Exchange.” School’s Open – Drive Carefully. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Aug. 2016. <http://exchange.aaa.com/safety/child-safety/schools-open-drive-carefully/#.V74NvJMrJTZ>.