Drive Safe

As the parent of a student who is just now driving on his own I worry quite a bit about driver safety.  With school starting many parking lots and roads will be filled with you and inexperienced drivers.  I caution these young drivers to be aware of your surroundings and other drivers.  Does not matter how good a driver you may be, but you also need to be looking out for other drivers.  Neighborhoods need particular attention because with so many people and children out walking, skateboarding and riding bikes drivers need to be cautious and aware of all the folks enjoying the outdoors.  With school starting back up allow plenty of time to get to school as folks learn new traffic patterns and so forth and please exercise a little patience.  As the mom of a new driver I try to tell him not to worry about doing the things right with impatient drivers trying to pass him or toot their horns trying to hurry him into on-coming traffic.  Please be considerate because it seems each week I hear tragic stories about young people dying senselessly in automobile accidents.  Put this on your list as you start the new school year to be a safe driver and be respectful of the other drivers out on the road.  STAY SAFE!