Driving Through a School Zone
Smith's Keys
The Scenario
You're driving through an active school zone during pickup time. Children are playing, and cars are stopping and starting.
Potential Risks
- A child darting into the street from between parked cars.
- A car door opening suddenly in your path.
- A car pulling out of a parking spot without looking.
Key Safeguards
- Scan from side to side, checking sidewalks, driveways, and between cars.
- Don't focus on a single point for more than two seconds.
- Check your mirrors frequently.