Thursday, July 27, 2017

SHOW YOU CARE, BE AWARE! LOOK AROUND, PUT IT DOWN!


Pedestrians being struck by a vehicle is the 5th leading cause of injury for  children ages 5-19.  Teens are twice as likely to be hit by a car than any age group.  So join the campaign!  Show you Care, Be Aware.....Look Around, Put it Down!

*  Traffic safety is a two way street.  Before you go on your way, look both ways.
     Pedestrians, take charge of your own lives!

*  Did you know that more than 80% of drivers admit to driving recklessly...changing clothes,        
    steering the wheel with foot, painting finger nails and shaving?  Show You Care, Be Aware
    stressses the importance of being a safe pedestrian by making eye contact with the driver before
    crossing the street.

*  Nearly one pedestrian injury happens every 8 minutes.  Show You Care, Be Aware strives to
    reduce this statistic.  Join us and help save lives on the road by paying attention when you cross
    the street.

*  Texting while walking slows your pace and decreases your ability to walk in a straight line
    significantly.  Distracted pedestrians are more likely to be injured.  Make sure the driver can
    see you when you cross.  Petextrians, put it down and look around!

*  Every two hours a pedestrian dies while walking and texting...Stay Alive! ...."Show You Care...
    Be Aware... Look Around... Put It Down...Erase Petextrians??"

*  Be Aware and Show You Care!!! Think about what might happen next if you look at that text.
    Every year more that 4,700 people are killed crossing the street whlletexting!    So put that
    cellphone down and look around