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In the last decade, more than a quarter of child pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the United States have occurred between 3-7 p.m. School’s Open—Drive Carefully is an annual AAA campaign designed to raise awareness and help reduce child and pedestrian fatalities, with a focus on safety before and after school hours. Order School’s Open—Drive Carefully materials at no cost.


Back-to-school poster
Back-to-School Poster

An 18.5 x 22 poster that educates drivers on the dangers and risks associated with cellphone use and driving, especially in and around school zones. The posters are large enough to be placed around drop-off and pick-up areas, parking lots, and other locations where drivers may be.

Available in English and Spanish

The 5-step booster seat test
The 5-step Booster Seat Test

A 5-step test to help parents determine if a child is ready to move from a booster seat to an adult seat belt.

Dual-sided English/Spanish (CA)
English (TX and NM)
Spanish (TX and NM)

Activity book: Learning Traffic Safety the Fun Way
Activity Book: Learning Traffic Safety the Fun Way

Provides traffic safety tips through crossword puzzles, mazes, and word games.

Available in English

Helmet fitting tip card
Helmet Fitting Tip Card

Provides tips for young riders on how to choose and properly wear an appropriate helmet.

Dual-sided English/Spanish

Do not disturb tip card
Do Not Disturb Tip Card

Provides tips on activating the Driving Focus features on your smartphone to avoid distracted driving.

Available in English and Spanish

Halloween safety bookmark
Halloween Safety Bookmark

Provides safety tips to teach parents and elementary school kids how to be safe while trick-or-treating.

Available in English and Spanish

Pedestrian Safety Bookmark
Pedestrian Safety Bookmark

Teaches children how to safely walk to and from school. Send bookmarks home with students, use them in the classroom, or distribute them at school open house and community events.

Available in English and Spanish

Tips on getting children to school safely
Getting Children to School Safely - Parents Are the Key

Tips for parents on how to get their children to school safely and to reduce school zone hazards. Recommended as a companion piece to the Getting Children to and from School Safely – Drivers Are the Key Pledge Card.

Available in English and Spanish

Drivers are the key pledge card
Getting Children to and from School Safely – Parents are the Key Pledge Card

Raise awareness and gain support from parents and caregivers to obey the rules of the road near and around school zones and to not drive distracted. The pledge card can be used as an incentive by teachers as part of back-to-school night, Red Ribbon Week, and more.

Dual-sided English/Spanish

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School’s Open—Drive Carefully materials