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Avoiding car accidents during the school year

While safe driving is a must for every time of the year, it becomes even more critical when school is in session and the holidays are around the corner. California drivers will therefore want to consider the following tips, which can allow them to share the road safely with school buses and other vehicles.

School zones, bus stops and crosswalks are three areas where drivers are advised to exercise caution. Children can dart out from the streets without warning and without using a crosswalk, so drivers should try to scan a block or two ahead and never engage in distracting activities like calling, texting, adjusting the radio and eating.

Drivers should also slow down around school buses. In fact, this is mandatory when the buses have their yellow lights on. When school buses have their red lights on and their stop arms extended, drivers are required to stop. It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus that's on an undivided highway. Maintaining a distance of 10 feet from the front, back and sides of a school bus is highly recommended.

There are other general practices that drivers will want to incorporate. For example, they should always be on the lookout for pedestrians and bicyclists, watch for any vehicles coming out of driveways or alleyways, check the mirrors regularly and observe taillights to anticipate any dangers.

When negligence on the part of another driver leads to an auto accident, the injured party may be able to file a claim. A lawyer could assist by evaluating the claim, hiring third parties to build up the case, calculating a fair amount for a settlement and negotiating for it.

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