Driving Safety Tips for College Students

Here are some valuable driving safety tips for your students heading off to college.

• Pack right and avoid cramming - even though your child will try to fit everything they own into their vehicle, make sure whoever is driving is able to see out the rearview mirror. Nothing should be higher than seat level to avoid projectile movement of objects during a short stop. Either take two trips (if necessary) or ship some items.
• Take a break - plan to make stops and break up the drive if it is a long one.
• Conduct a car check - make sure to check headlights, turn signals, tires and oil before your child leaves for college.
• Watch for pedestrians - all college campuses have increased foot traffic. Remind your child to yield to pedestrians and never pass a car stopped at a cross walk.
• Always lock up - Urban areas of college campuses are not as safe as a parent's drivweay. Never leave valuables in the car and always lock the car.

Shelly Guibert - Ben Goodwyn Agency 972.618.0100 shelly@bengoodwynagency.com