3 Ways to Avoid Indiana Car Accidents as Students Return to School

As summer winds down, many children across the Hoosier State are preparing to return to school. With this seasonal transition comes an increase in traffic around school zones, which can unfortunately lead to a rise in Indiana car accidents.

The attorneys at Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin encourage drivers, parents, and students to take extra precautions during this busy time of year. Attorney Steve Fleschner emphasized, “Back-to-school season is one of the most important times of year to stay alert behind the wheel. A few extra seconds of caution can go a long way.”

To help keep families safe, our team recommends following these three safety tips:

Be Vigilant – Whether you’re walking to class or driving through a school zone, always stay alert for pedestrians, bicyclists, buses, and other vehicles during school hours.

Obey All Traffic Signals – Both drivers and pedestrians must follow traffic signs and signals. Stopping at crosswalks, respecting stop signs, and obeying traffic lights are essential to preventing avoidable crashes.

Be Visible – Drivers should use headlights when appropriate and reduce speed in school zones to improve reaction time and visibility. Students walking or biking should wear bright or reflective clothing and consider carrying a light during early morning or evening hours.

To further enhance school safety, WTHITV 10 News reports that each school in the Terre Haute district will have a school resource officer assigned to help maintain safe school zones.

The attorneys at Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin hope these reminders help keep students, parents, and motorists safe throughout the school year.