Editor's Special Interest Articles Is Your Car Pool Safe? It's that time of year again, when the children head back to school. If your vehicle is equipped properly, then your kids are safer in the car and your driving is better too. Now is the most critical time to have your vehicle prepared, because school children are back on the streets. KEEP your kids safe inside and outside of the car. More and more children are being driven to school in carpools. Whether it's to school or to all those after schools activities that make put demands on our cars and us. Here are some safety tips on taking precautions when driving in areas with school age children. Pedestrian-vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death for children ages 5 to 14. One quarter of all children 14 years of age and younger who die in motor vehicle crashes are pedestrians! That means drivers need to step up safety around school zones, crosswalks, bus stops, and wherever children may be playing outside. Be in the habit of becoming aware of where school zones and crosswalks are located on regular routes that you normally drive. Just a reminder - crossing guards are at many crosswalks to protect the children walking, obey their directions. Always stop for school buses with flashing red lights, it's your responsibility to come to a complete and full stop for the duration that the red lights are on. The speed limit in most school zones during school times or when children are present is 25 miles per hour. Information provided by NewsReleaseWire.com. - Updated: December 25, 2003   Neenah Menasha Health Online, along with all information provided, is for educational purposes only and is not an attempt to replace the need to seek healthcare services or to provide specific healthcare advice. We strongly encourage users to consult with their chiropractor or other qualified healthcare professionals for personal healthcare attention and answers to personal questions. Neenah Menasha Health Online 1366 Appleton Rd Suite A Menasha, WI 54952 www.newcaredoc.com Ronald Fischer, DC, CCSP, CSCS NEWCARE Integrated Health Services, S.C. E-Mail: newcaredoc@aol.com Phone: 920-730-0611 Fax: 920-730-3920 Published by Healthy Practices, Inc.     © 2001-2003 Healthy Practices, Inc. All rights reserved.