As kids across Mississippi return to school, American Medical Response is urging families and drivers to be extra careful. From crosswalks to backpacks, AMR’s latest advice covers the full scope of daily routines that become potential hazards once the school bell rings again.

“More injuries happen near school zones early in the year than at any other time,” said Ryan Wilson, operations manager for AMR Central Mississippi. “Drivers must slow down and stay alert – especially around buses and crosswalks.”

Wilson and the rest of his team at AMR provided the following tips. • Don’t pass stopped school buses. It’s illegal when the lights are flashing and the stop arm is out. • Obey school zone speed limits. A pedestrian hit at 20 mph has a 5% chance of dying–but at 40 mph, it jumps to 80%.

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