How you can protect kids on the roads as Utah schools go back to class

SALT LAKE CITY — With schools returning to class, a lot of things change, including alarms shifting earlier, routines moving, and remembering to buckle down on safe driving habits.

Whether you are dropping your kindergartner off at a new school or driving yourself to class for the first time, Utah officials say safety on the roads is everyone's responsibility.

"Making sure that we are aware of what's new on the roads and that’s going to be kids, going to and from school, there's a new generation of kids that are going to kindergarten and first grade," explained Jason Mettmann, the communications manager for the office of Utah Highway Safety.

Experts say the easiest way to reduce the risks on the road is to not be in a rush, as getting out the door often takes longer than you think, don'