Going back to school can be an exciting time for children and their parents, but it can also be a dangerous time. During the back-to-school months, emergency departments experience drastic spikes in pedestrian and school bus-related injuries as 22 million students head back to class. Nearly all child-pedestrian accidents are preventable if safety guidelines are followed, and children, parents, and motorist are informed. 1. Children Are the Most Vulnerable Pedestrians We all know that children tend to be the most vulnerable to injuries and it is because they are exposed to ...