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Editorial
September 20, 1939
Windham County Observer
Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Editorial urges motorists to exercise caution around child pedestrians as schools reopen, highlighting risks near play areas, sidewalks, and school zones to prevent tragic accidents.
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CHILD HAZARD
Another hazard, the child pedestrian, has returned to the highways with the reopening of schools. Unaccustomed for the past ten weeks to the presence of children on the streets, motorists who have grown a bit careless in this respect should begin at once to practice every precaution possible.
Be on the watch for children darting out from between parked autos when least expected. Don't take it for granted that a group of children on the sidewalk will remain there. Remember that youngsters at play, unintentionally, may push one of their companions into the path of your car.
Every caution should be exercised near schools when children are being dismissed or going to classes. Watch out for the youngster who is late. In his anxiety to reach school before the bell rings, he may rush pell-mell into the path of oncoming traffic. Be careful in approaching a school bus picking up or discharging passengers.
Drivers who have got out of the habit of keeping every sense alert in school zones should get back into practice again without a moment's delay. They should keep in mind that vigilance relaxed for a single moment in a school zone may result in one of the most tragic tolls the highways can take—the maiming or killing of a little child.
Another hazard, the child pedestrian, has returned to the highways with the reopening of schools. Unaccustomed for the past ten weeks to the presence of children on the streets, motorists who have grown a bit careless in this respect should begin at once to practice every precaution possible.
Be on the watch for children darting out from between parked autos when least expected. Don't take it for granted that a group of children on the sidewalk will remain there. Remember that youngsters at play, unintentionally, may push one of their companions into the path of your car.
Every caution should be exercised near schools when children are being dismissed or going to classes. Watch out for the youngster who is late. In his anxiety to reach school before the bell rings, he may rush pell-mell into the path of oncoming traffic. Be careful in approaching a school bus picking up or discharging passengers.
Drivers who have got out of the habit of keeping every sense alert in school zones should get back into practice again without a moment's delay. They should keep in mind that vigilance relaxed for a single moment in a school zone may result in one of the most tragic tolls the highways can take—the maiming or killing of a little child.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Child Pedestrians
School Zones
Motorist Caution
Highway Safety
Pedestrian Hazards
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Child Pedestrian Safety With School Reopening
Stance / Tone
Cautionary Advisory To Motorists
Key Arguments
Motorists Should Watch For Children Darting From Parked Cars.
Groups Of Children On Sidewalks May Not Stay Put.
Children At Play May Accidentally Push Companions Into Traffic.
Exercise Caution Near Schools During Dismissal Or Arrival.
Be Alert For Late Children Rushing Into Traffic.
Careful Around School Buses Loading Or Unloading.
Vigilance In School Zones Prevents Child Injuries Or Deaths.